What is New Tales from the Borderlands about?

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Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, you'll control Anu, Octavio, and Fran on the worst day of their lives. Help these three lovable losers as they endeavor to change the world (and maybe even save it)!

Is New Tales from the Borderlands a story game?

New Tales from the Borderlands follows Anu, Octavio, and Fran on the planet of Promethea. The game is episodic, just like the original, with quick time events, minigames, and dialogue choices determining the course of the story.

Is the New Tales from the Borderlands a sequel?

Q: Is New Tales from the Borderlands a direct sequel to any Borderlands games? A: The team set out to create New Tales from the Borderlands with a fresh perspective, and while there are familiar elements and characters present, this game is intentionally not a sequel to the first Tales from the Borderlands game.

Is New Tales from the Borderlands worth playing?

It is, and I cannot stress this enough, fantastic, especially because how good it is came as a surprise when it released in 2014. Tales From The Borderlands is not only the best Telltale game, but also the best Borderlands game, probably because it wasn't made by Gearbox.

What is the difference between Tales from the Borderlands and New Tales from the Borderlands?

The only real difference between the two tales is the characters themselves, and perhaps a few of the locations that they call home. And so, story-wise, not a whole lot here is different, which means only one thing: if you enjoyed the first game, then guess what — you'll definitely enjoy the second.

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Should I play Borderlands 3 before New Tales from the Borderlands?

That can be quite nice, as that means there's no need to play the previous instalment (or really any other Borderlands titles) before diving into New Tales from the Borderlands, but I know that there are some who will be disappointed to learn this — myself included.

How many endings are there in New Tales from the Borderlands?

Only 5 endings exist, with a definitive ranking on if it's a New Tales From the Borderlands good ending.

Is there romance in New Tales from the Borderlands?

Aside from the common choices; when Fiona and Rhys approach the Vault, there's a romantic option the player can take. Throughout the story, there are many moments that could create a romantic relationship between Rhys and Sasha, should the player decide to do so.

Does New Tales from the Borderlands have combat?

As the story plays out, you'll enter into combat scenarios that require quick-time actions like throwing rocks, or throwing hands.

How many hours is New Tales from the Borderlands?

How Long Does It Take To Complete New Tales From The Borderlands Main Story? Despite the many options you'll face when playing, the main story takes around 9 hours to complete. The game features five chapters in total, as you play through a story featuring all the hallmark humour from the Borderlands franchise.

Will Fiona be in New Tales from the Borderlands?

Though Randy Pitchford confirmed that Fiona and Sasha would not appear in New Tales from the Borderlands' main plot, fans were pleasantly surprised to see the former once again once Marcus Kincaid's storytelling reached its end.

Is Handsome Jack in New Tales from the Borderlands?

The real Handsome Jack is dead at the start of the Tales from the Borderlands, but he appears as an AI (Artificial intelligence) only seen by Rhys in a program developed by Professor Nakayama.

Will Rhys be in New Tales from the Borderlands?

Rhys Strongfork is the current CEO of the Atlas corporation and a former middle manager at Hyperion. He is one of the two main protagonists of Tales from the Borderlands, a major character in Borderlands 3, and appears in New Tales from the Borderlands.

Can you skip dialogue in New Tales from the Borderlands?

Since New Tales From the Borderlands is almost entirely cutscenes, it is impossible to skip cutscenes and shorten the game's run time. One thing that can speed up or lengthen a playthrough is the settings players use for QTEs (Quick Time Events) and mini-games.

What is the canon ending for New Tales from the Borderlands?

The neutral ending is one of the two true endings in the game, and it has a Skateboard Score requirement of at least 50% in addition to having even distribution between all three relationships. In this ending, everyone survives, but our three protagonists go their separate ways.

How do you keep everyone alive in the New Tales from the Borderlands?

To keep everyone alive, you'll need to end the game with a skateboard score of at least 75%. Your skateboard score depends on successfully completing certain quick-time events and choosing correct dialogue options.

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What type of game is New Tales from the Borderlands?

Tales from the Borderlands is an episodic interactive comedy graphic adventure sci-fi video game based on the Borderlands series. It was developed by Telltale Games under license from Gearbox Software, the developer of the Borderlands series, and 2K, its publisher.

Why is Tales from the Borderlands removed from Play Store?

Tales from the Borderlands was an unfortunate victim of developer Telltale's shutdown, with the game being delisted following the studio's temporary closure. Fortunately, Tales from the Borderlands has made a return, with the choice-based adventure game now available in digital storefronts.

Who is Athena's girlfriend in Borderlands?

Janey Springs is a character in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. She worked as a junk dealer over on Elpis, Pandora's Moon, where she meet Athena and became her girlfriend.

Who is Handsome Jack's girlfriend in Borderlands?

Nisha was one of the Vault Hunters that was hired by Handsome Jack. During her job, Nisha fell in love with Jack because of his sadistic nature and eventually became his girlfriend. Later Jack tasked her to become the tyrannical Sheriff of Lynchwood. She was later killed by Vault Hunters.

Who is the secret character in Tales from the Borderlands?

Claptrap doesn't appear in Tales from the Borderlands until the final episode, The Vault of the Traveler, if he's hired to be a member of one of the Vault Hunters to combat The Traveler and gain access to the Vault.

Who is the final boss in Tales from the Borderlands?

The Traveler is a giant monstrosity featured in Tales From the Borderlands as the "Final Boss" of the game.

How much time passed between Borderlands 2 and Tales from the Borderlands?

It takes place around six years after the events of the Tales From The Borderlands spin-off game (so, seven years after Borderlands 2).

What is the best order to play the Borderlands games?