STATUS: 🟢 AVAILABLE NOW
DEADLINE: February 4, 2026
VALUE: ~~$39.99~~ (100% OFF)
⚡ HelixPedia Verdict
A chaotic, narrative-heavy spin-off that swaps looter-shooter mayhem for corporate espionage and “lovable loser” comedy on the war-torn streets of Promethea.
🔍 Quick-Scan: Is this for you?
- Play this if: You love the Borderlands lore, enjoy Telltale-style choice-driven narratives, and want a break from high-intensity shooting.
- Skip this if: You find the franchise’s signature “cringe” humor grating or you’re looking for traditional FPS gameplay.
- Similar to: Tales from the Borderlands, The Wolf Among Us.
📝 About New Tales from the Borderlands
Three Losers, One Vault, Zero Clues
In the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, you don’t play as a legendary Vault Hunter. Instead, you step into the boots of three ordinary people having the absolute worst day of their lives: Anu, a socially awkward scientist with dreams of non-violent tech; Octavio, her “streetwise” brother chasing fame; and Fran, a rage-filled frozen yogurt shop owner seeking revenge against the corporate overlords who trashed her business. This isn’t a story about heroes; it’s a story about the “schmos” trying to survive a planetary invasion.
Choice-Driven Chaos and Cinematic Flare
Developed by Gearbox itself, this sequel leans heavily into the cinematic adventure genre. Gameplay revolves around branching dialogue trees and quick-time events that determine the life or death of your motley crew. The “Skateboard” logic of the previous title is replaced by more modern motion capture, making the slapstick comedy and facial expressions pop more than ever. Every choice feeds into a “Teamwork” score that tracks how well your trio is bonding—or bickering—affecting the final outcome of their journey.
Minigames and Mayhem
Beyond the talking, you’ll engage in hacking puzzles and “Vaultlanders,” a collectible figurine battling minigame where you duel NPCs using small statues of classic Borderlands characters. While it lacks the weapon-grinding of the main series, it doubles down on the world-building, introducing you to the cold-hearted capitalist Susan Coldwell and a posh assassin robot named L0U13. It’s a race against time, Tediore, and common sense.
📊 Technical Intel
| Attribute | Specification |
| Genre | Adventure / Narrative |
| Developer | Gearbox Software |
| Ratings | ESRB: M / PEGI 18 |
| System Strain | 2/5 (Accessible for most modern builds) |
| Steam Deck | Playable (Confirmed via ProtonDB) |
| Features | Single-player; Full Controller Support; Steam Achievements; Cloud Save; Cinematic Narrative |
💻 New Tales from the Borderlands System Requirements (Minimum)
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB
- Storage: 30 GB available space
🎁 Claim Your Loot
To add and download New Tales from the Borderlands into your permanent library:
- Marketplace: Prime Gaming / Epic Games Store
- Availability: Until February 4, 2026
- Redemption: Permanent Ownership (Keep forever)
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- HelixPedia Pro-Tip: Keep an eye out for “Vaultlander” figurines hidden in crates throughout the environment; collecting them is the only way to unlock specific combat moves for the figurine minigame.*
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