Is Borderlands pre-sequel set before Borderlands 2?

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.

How many years before Borderlands 2 is the Pre-Sequel?

It is the third game in the Borderlands series, and is set after 2009's Borderlands and before 2012's Borderlands 2. It was released for Linux, OS X, PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360 on 14 October 2014.

Was Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel made after Borderlands 2?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel released in 2014 and was made by 2K Australia with assistance from Gearbox Software. The game took place in-between Borderlands 1 and Borderlands 2, but was released two years after Borderlands 2.

Is Borderlands pre-sequel set before Borderlands 1?

Borderlands games in chronological order

The issue here lies with the Pre-Sequel. 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.

Can I play Borderlands 2 without playing pre-sequel?

Yes. You can play 2 without playing 1.

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What is the chronological order of Borderlands?

The series consists of four games, each with multiple downloadable content packs: Borderlands (2009), Borderlands 2 (2012), Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) by 2K Australia and Borderlands 3 (2019).

Should I skip The Pre-Sequel to Borderlands?

TPS doesn't add much to the story after BL2, it is the story of Jack's rise to power and the resulting corruption that turns into in the villain of BL2. So yes you can skip it if you're just playing BL2 before BL3, but its definitely worth a playthrough at some point.

Where is Borderlands pre-sequel in the timeline?

Told mostly in flashback, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is set between the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2. The Pre-Sequel continues the looter-shooter gameplay of the previous installments.

Is The Pre-Sequel to Borderlands canon?

Most of the Pre-Sequel is canon to the series but it looks like this ending has been retconned, though that hasn't been confirmed.

Will there be a Borderlands 4?

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.

Is Jack in Borderlands pre-sequel?

The character is voiced by Dameon Clarke. After his introduction in 2012's Borderlands 2, Jack appears again in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! and Telltale Games' Tales from the Borderlands.

Is Borderlands 2 Endless?

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

Is Moxxi in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Mad Moxxi is a character in Tales from the Borderlands and a main character in Borderlands, Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel as well as Borderlands 3.

How long after bl2 does BL3 take place?

Borderlands 3 takes place seven years after the events of Borderlands 2 and Tales from the Borderlands. In Borderlands 2, it was discovered that numerous other Vaults exist on other planets in the galaxy.

Is Borderlands 3 the same as The Pre-Sequel?

Borderlands 3 makes so few references to the events of the Pre-Sequel and relies so little on its story that the game might as well be non-canon. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel released back in 2014, following Handsome Jack and his team over the course of his transformation from adventurer to affably evil dictator.

Is Borderlands 1 called The Pre-Sequel?

Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot 'n' loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora's moon! Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a new role-playing shooter in the critically acclaimed Borderlands series.

Can you save Handsome Jack?

Rhys has the option to either keep the eye, and keep Jack trapped forever, or destroy the eye killing Jack and ridding the world of Jack once and for all.

Why did Handsome Jack go insane?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Tales from the Borderlands both managed to show a tragic side to Handsome Jack. The Pre-Sequel showed that Jack was once a decent man with a big ego, with the character being betrayed by Lilith and Moxxi - a move that ultimately drove him insane and sent him down his path of violence.

Why is Handsome Jack called that?

Game writer Anthony Burch originally intended "Handsome Jack," a reference to Doctor Who companion Captain Jack Harkness, to simply be a placeholder name. However, the name proved popular among the production team and they decided to keep it.

What is the secret in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

The first major Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Secret has been discovered. Near the end of the game there is a secret Mario level which can be accessed through one of the rising platforms. Many of the platforms lead to a red barrier and you will be crushed.

Where is Meg in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Strategy. Kill Meg becomes available after the completion of the optional mission Paint Job. The first objective is to follow the compass way-point the west side of the World of Shopping and find the trash compactor. This is accessed by triggering a trap door in the floor to drop any Vault Hunters down to the compactor ...

How many hours does it take to beat Borderlands pre-sequel?

When focusing on the main objectives, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! is about 18 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 57 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Who is the best to play as in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

On the other hand, the characters that are best suited for cooperative play focus on supporting teammates and helping them kill enemies faster. These players are Claptrap, Nisha, and Aurelia.

Who is the best character to start with on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Wilhelm is probably the best one (the guy with the drones) followed by Nisha. The other two are for more advanced players, because Athena specializes heavily in Melee and ClapTrap's Action Skill and Skill Trees have a lot of randomness in them so planning a strategy isn't easy.

Are Borderlands 1 and 2 connected?

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.