Summary
Borderlands 3is experiencing a massive player count boost at the moment, following the release of the controversial movie adaptation. Despite being released almost five years ago now, looter-shooterBorderlands 3retains a respectably sized community on Steam.
TheBorderlandsfranchise is receiving a lot of attention at the moment, but maybe not the type it desires.Critical reception of the newBorderlandsmovieis nothing short of disastrous, with the film holding a 10% Rotten Tomatoes score at the moment. For many non-gamers, this will be their first exposure toBorderlands, so it may not necessarily be the best first impression. Despite this, it hasn’t stopped the numbers of the most recent mainline title in the videogame series,Borderlands 3, from surging.
According tonumbers found on SteamDB,Borderlands 3has experienced a massive boost in players over the last couple of days, coinciding with the release of the critically panned movie adaptation. Prior to the movie’s release date,Borderlands 3was averaging anywhere between 2,000 to 4,000 players on a good day. However, this number has slowly been growing in the days since, and it now boasts a 24-hour peak of 12,379. This won’t helpBorderlands 3make it onto the list of themost played Steam gamesanytime soon, but it’s still a considerable increase over previous numbers.
Borderlands 3 Sees Huge Player Count Spike on Steam
Given the extremely low box office numbers for theBorderlandsmovie, it’s unlikely that the increased player count is a direct result of gamers seeing the movie and then choosing to hop into the game. However, the exposure surrounding the movie’s release has certainly helped get the series' name into the public eye, and it could simply be reminding fans that the franchise exists. The fact thatBorderlands 3is currently 90% off on Steam, bringing it down to just $5.99, is sure to help matters too. As a matter of fact, theentireBorderlandsfranchise(minusTiny Tina’s Wonderlands) can also be found at 94% off as part of theBorderlandsCollection: Pandora’s Box.
Giventhe reception of theBorderlandsmovie, the franchise will likely want toforget about it as fast as possible. In the wake of its release,Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has teasedBorderlands 4, which is sure to placate fans of the franchise who were less than happy with the film adaptation. It’s good to finally get confirmation that a new mainline release is on the way, giving fans something to look forward to once more.
Borderlands 3
WHERE TO PLAY
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDEStop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy’s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down.YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLEBecome one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable.LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOTWith bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too.NEW BORDERLANDSDiscover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTIONPlay with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
