Summary
Fans of 2022’s fantasy looter shooterTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsmay be excited to hear recent comments from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. A spinoff of Gearbox’s popularBorderlandsseries,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandswas released to positive reception from players, especially fans ofBorderlands 2’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep DLC, which inspired theWonderlandsspinoff.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsreceived glowing critical praisefor itsDungeons and Dragons-inspired storytelling, with belovedBorderlandscharacter Tiny Tina at the helm as the narrative’s dungeon master. The game’s clever blend ofBorderlands' cell shaded art style and its fantasy setting pleased fans, as did the game’s combat with its tight first-person gunplay, wide array of neat weapons, and vast selection of powerful magic spells and abilities. Following a middlingBorderlands 3in 2019,Wonderlandswas a surprise to many who were expecting more of the same from Gearbox.
In aninterview with GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford brought uphow successfulTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsturned out to be, even going as far as to say it was a more successful launch than the originalBorderlands, which makes sense consideringBorderlands 2is where the series really picked up steam. Pitchford went on to hint that due to the critical and commercial success ofWonderlands, there may be more that fans of Tiny Tina’s fantasy spinoff could look forward to in the future, saying “…what we demonstrated with the firstWonderlandsgame is that there’s something there. It was wildly successful and exceeded our expectations…I think it’s reasonable for our fans to expect more there.”
Gearbox Boss Hints At More Tiny Tina Content
Due to it being two and a half years since the release ofTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, it’s likely that Pitchford is hinting at a full-on sequel rather than more DLC. Whether a sequel will remain inWonderlands’Dungeons and Dragons-esque fantasy setting or if it’ll bring Tiny Tina to an entirely new world is unknown. It’s important to remember that Pitchford’s comments are far from confirmation. On top of that, it’s been heavily rumored thatBorderlands 4is likely to be Gearbox’s next big title, so a potentialWonderlandssequel would still be several years away.
…what we demonstrated with the first Wonderlands game is that there’s something there. It was wildly successful and exceeded our expectations…I think it’s reasonable for our fans to expect more there.
While it seems Gearbox is very close to officially announcingBorderlands 4,fans won’t need to wait until the fourth installment or the hinted Tiny Tina spinoff continuation to get their fix of the franchise, as the long-in-developmentBorderlandsmovie is finally set to hit theatersin just a few weeks, on August 9. PerhapsBorderlandsfans will learn more about what Gearbox’s next big game is, and whether it’sBorderlands 4,later in August during Geoff Keighley’s annual Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
WHERE TO PLAY
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry. Bullets, magic and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina. Roll your own multiclass hero and loot, shoot, slash and cast your way through outlandish monsters and loot-filled dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrannical Dragon Lord. Tiny Tina is your disorderly guide through an extraordinary tabletop realm where rules rarely apply. Explore a vast overworld spanning majestic cities, dank mushroom forests, foreboding fortresses and more! Joining you at the table are headstrong captain Valentine and rule-obsessed robot Frette. During your quest to defeat the Dragon Lord, you’ll meet a cast of lovable misfits like a lute-wielding Bardbarian and your very own Fairy Punchfather. Everyone’s welcome, so join the party, throw on your adventuring boots and be Chaotic Great!
