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Do I need to play Borderlands in order?

Do you need to play Borderlands before Borderlands 2? No. Borderlands 2 features characters from the original as non-playable characters, but the story itself does not rely on that of the original since there is a new bad guy, new plot, etc.
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In what order should I play Borderlands?

Do I need to have any other Borderlands game? Would appreciate answers. Release order is honestly the best way for it. 1, 2, Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, 3.
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Can I play Borderlands out of order?

Yes, you'll be fine. While past characters like Lilith or Rhys will be making appearances, you don't have to go back and play all the earlier games. Events that happened previously will be referenced, but this is a new plot, with new main characters, new villains, and a new storyline.
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Is it necessary to play Borderlands 1 before 2?

The story in BL1 is quite basic but it's a good idea to play through it (and the General Knoxx DLC) once to learn about the world and the characters. This will make the (much better) stories of BL2, BL:TPS, and Tales from the Borderlands x10 times more interesting and engaging.
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Do you need to play Borderlands 1 and 2 to play Borderlands 3?

Can you jump into Borderlands 3 without having played 1 and 2? Yes, but I think your enjoyment of the game will be greatly enhanced by knowing all the backstories and characters. At the very least it may inspire you to go back and play the other three games.
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Is Borderlands 2 and 3 connected?

Tales from the Borderlands takes place between Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. The first chapters are all set just a short time after the events of the second game, whereas the last two take place right around the same timeframe as The Pre-Sequel, which was also set before the events of Borderlands 3.
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Is it OK to start with Borderlands 3?

Playing the previous Borderlands games will just give you more lore and understanding of the time before Borderlands 3, but it is 100% playable without playing the previous games although I definitely recommend playing the previous ones just because of the quality of the games!
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Is Borderlands 1 connected to Borderlands 2?

Borderlands 2 is set five years after the events of the first game.
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Can I skip to Borderlands 2?

So yes you can skip it if you're just playing BL2 before BL3, but its definitely worth a playthrough at some point. IMHO Pre-Sequel plain sncks. Save your money unless you're a fan of truly mindless killing for no reason whatsoever, and dumb jokes.
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Should I play Borderlands or Borderlands 2?

In many ways, Borderlands 2 is the best starting point for not only the series, but also potentially the first-person shooter genre overall. Its gameplay prioritizes fun over all else, and its side content as well as kooky characters do well to break up the in-depth mechanics.
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Is it OK to skip Borderlands 1?

It isn't completely necessary at all. It holds a level of value to the story of course, but Borderlands is all about having fun in the ens. Crazy guns, outrageous characters and being badass. Feel free to jump in.
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Can I skip Borderlands 3?

Unfortunately, no you cannot skip cutscenes in Borderlands 3. This means you're going to need to settle for sitting through each and every cinematic scene that the game throws your way. This also includes the very lengthy intro video, where Marcus explains everything about the beginning of the game.
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How many hours is Borderlands 1?

When focusing on the main objectives, Borderlands is about 22½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 62½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Which Borderlands is harder?

Borderlands was so far the hardest, Borderlands 2 felt the easiest, despite my first playthrough being on ps3. Borderlands 3 is once again giving me some challenge, and i cant stick with one set of guns throughout the whole main story. I only have 3 hours on each game but in BL1, T bone junction is hard. Also!
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Can I start with Borderlands 2?

You can definitely start with 2. Original borderlands is ok, but it's aged quite a bit and it might be not very comfortable to play if you come from modern games. Bl2 is not perfect either, but already better.
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What is the shortest Borderlands game?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, on the other hand, is the shortest of the bunch, taking only 17.5 hours to beat.
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Can you play Borderlands 3 without playing 2?

Do I have to play the previous parts in order to enjoy Borderlands 3? While there are some returning characters and references to previous games, Borderlands 3 offers a new and unique experience. You do not have to play the previous parts in order to enjoy the story of Borderlands 3.
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Does Borderlands 1 have multiple endings?

There are five endings in New Tales from the Borderlands.

Though they all are based on the protagonists' relationships with each other, only the two true endings have a Skateboard Score requirement.
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How long does Borderlands 2 take place after 1?

Borderlands 2 is a 2012 first-person shooter video game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. Taking place five years following the events of Borderlands (2009), the game is again set on the planet of Pandora.
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Is Borderlands 2 Endless?

Gearbox Software has unveiled Borderlands 2's Badass system, its character-wide progression system with an infinite number of levels.
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Is Borderlands 2 fun alone?

Most of my time playing this game was alone. Played for around 1000 hours on xbox 360 and 450 hours here on steam. I think that i only played co-op for around 150 hours with my friend. Of course, if you can find a friend to co-op, then the game gets a little better, but you'll won't lose anything by playing solo.
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Are all the Borderlands games connected?

Borderlands games in chronological order

While yes, the bulk of the action takes place after the first Borderlands and before the second, the structure of the game is told via flashbacks and the present-day section is set after Borderlands 2.
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Should I start with Borderlands 2 or pre sequel?

Much of the game is told through flashbacks to before the second entry, but contains spoilers for Borderlands 2, especially during the intro and its conclusion. Dialogue also contains spoilers for the events of Borderlands 2. Because of this, we recommend you play Borderlands 2 before Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
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Is Borderlands 3 repetitive?

Gearbox's sci-fi loot shooter series Borderlands 3 is puerile in tone, repetitive to play and utter reductive. This third instalment proper particularly so; a few minor tweaks and improvements aside, it essentially offers the exact same experience its predecessor did seven years and one entire gaming generation ago.
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