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Do you need to play Borderlands 1 and 2 to understand Borderlands 3?

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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Do I need to play Borderlands 1 and 2 to understand 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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Do I need to play Borderlands 2 to understand Borderlands 3?

technically none, 3 introduces new player characters and a new threat. For the full story, you'll need to play Borderlands, Atlas DLC, Borderlands Pre-sequel (this is somewhat less important since it was made after 2 and slotted in to help gel the franchise), Borderlands 2, Lilith DLC, and Tales of.
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Do I need to play other games before 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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What games do I need to play before Borderlands 3?

If you have time to play anything, make sure you finish BL1 and 2. If you've already done that, prioritize Tales, then Lilith, then maybe the Pre-Sequel I guess, as there's a bit of story stuff in that too, I hear (that's one even I skipped).
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Borderlands Story Summary - What You Need to Know to play Borderlands 3!

Can you play Borderlands 3 alone?

It's a solo game, but it's also a co-op game: These sorts of games always give me a bit of a headache. Sure, you can definitely play it solo and there are characters that are better suited than others to the solo experience.
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Is Borderlands 3 a sequel or prequel?

Borderlands 3 is a 2019 action role-playing first-person shooter video game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. It is a sequel to 2012's Borderlands 2, and the fourth entry in the main Borderlands series.
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Can I skip the first Borderlands?

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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What order should I play Borderlands?

Borderlands games in chronological order
  1. Borderlands.
  2. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
  3. Borderlands 2.
  4. Tales from the Borderlands.
  5. Borderlands 3.
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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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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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Do I need to play Borderlands games in order?

Each new installment likes to jump around on the timeline. Although it does not matter too much what order you play Borderlands, it is nice to know how they fit chronologically. Also, the Borderlands series has launched another spin-off title: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
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Is Borderlands 1 and 2 connected?

They aren't exactly connected, but the playable characters from 1 make a return. It's not necessary to play Borderlands 1.
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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 3 ok for 13 year olds?

Overall great for 12+

There may be violence and swearing in the game but it's really not gory and you can even turn off swearing, the best part of this game is that it helps my two children connect with each other and they seem to have gotten closer since I bought the game for them.
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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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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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Should I play Borderlands 2 or prequel first?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel mostly takes place in-between Borderlands and Borderlands 2, but you should play Borderlands 2 before diving into The Pre-Sequel. This is because Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's introduction and ending actually take place after Borderlands 2.
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Which one is the best Borderlands?

Borderlands Games Ranked
  • 7 – New Tales of the Borderlands.
  • 6 – Borderlands 1.
  • 5 – Tales of the Borderlands.
  • 4 – Borderlands Pre-Sequel.
  • 3 – Tiny Tina's Wonderland.
  • 2 – Borderlands 3.
  • 1 – Borderlands 2.
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Which Borderlands game is the best one?

Even with its polarising tone, however, Borderlands 2 still exemplifies the best of Borderlands, and is largely responsible for why the series is still so beloved today.
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Which Borderlands has the best classes?

The Best Borderlands 2 Classes Ranked
  • Psycho. The best Borderlands 2 class for chaos. ...
  • Assassin. The best Borderlands 2 class for veterans. ...
  • Siren. The best Borderlands 2 class for team players. ...
  • Commando. The best Borderlands 2 class for beginners. ...
  • Mechromancer. The best Borderlands 2 class for bosses. ...
  • Gunzerker.
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Is Borderlands 4 confirmed?

In the call, it is revealed that Gearbox has plans to release ten games by 2026. It is safe to assume that Borderlands 4 is one of the titles planned, especially if one considers how much money the franchise has generated.
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Is Borderlands 3 bigger than 2?

Nicholson lists some activities players can expect in the lengthy game in the enormous world of Pandora: “It's much bigger than Borderlands 2. There's all different types of side missions, there's the main mission, of course.
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Are Borderlands 2 and 3 related?

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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