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Do I need to play Borderlands to play Tales from the Borderlands?

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James Olson

Updated on March 14, 2026

You Don't Have To Play Borderlands To Understand It Though Tales From The Borderlands takes place after Borderlands 2, explicitly references events from that game, and features characters from the series, you can play Tales without having ever touched a Borderlands game.

Also know, do I need to play Borderlands before Tales from the Borderlands?

Honestly, you can skip the first game. It's story can be summed in like a paragraph, and the 2nd game and Pre-Sequel are much, much better. Play 2, then play Pre-Sequel, then play Tales, and you'll probably enjoy the experience. I started the game without even previously playing Borderlands.

One may also ask, is Tales from the Borderlands worth playing? Yes. YesyesyesyesYES! Plus, a lot of us who've played it figure Rhys (the character you play) will show up in BL3, maybe even as the one hiring the vault hunters (not too spoilery).

Also, can you still play Tales from the Borderlands?

While Tales from the Borderlands is no longer available on Steam, players that have already purchased the game can still play it for now. It's also still available for purchase on the Humble Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG, but will be taken off of GOG on May 27th.

Will Tales from the Borderlands be in Borderlands 3?

Though it never received a sequel, it is canonical with the rest of the Borderlands story. You'll even meet at least one of Tales' characters, Rhys, in the course of playing Borderlands 3 (though he isn't voiced by original actor Troy Baker).

Related Question Answers

Do I have to play Borderlands 1 and 2 before 3?

There is no better time to play the Borderlands franchise than after April 3rd, when the first game will see a Game of the Year remaster (free to current owners) and Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel will receive 4K texture packs (also free).

Which borderlands should I play 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.

Do you need to play the Borderlands games in order?

You should play them in the order they were released. Even though the Pre-Sequel shows a story that takes place between the two games it hinges on your knowledge of the second game. Play the first Borderlands, and then the DLC - some of that is really great. So yes, play them in order of their release.

Where is Krieg Borderlands 3?

He will not be a playable character in borderlands 3, saddly. However SPOILER ALERT krieg has become partially sane. Tiny tina, lives atmoxxi and goes to see krieg on the week ends it is revealed in the first chapter of the game that krieg is tiny tina's fathers.

Is Handsome Jack in Borderlands 3?

Now, Borderlands 3 developer Gearbox says Handsome Jack will return in the upcoming threequel, in some capacity. "Handsome Jack is dead," confirmed the studio's narrative managing producer, Randy Varnell, in an interview with GameSpot. But you're not ever going to see Handsome Jack come back as a character.

Should I play Borderlands pre sequel?

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. Much of the game is told through flashbacks to before the second entry, but contains spoilers for Borderlands 2, especially during the intro and its conclusion.

Why can't you buy Tales from the Borderlands?

Telltale's Tales from the Borderlands is no longer available on Steam, and other Telltale games are vanishing from digital stores. Chandra says that “for everyone who purchased any of said titles prior to delisting, the games will remain in their GOG library.”

How much does Tales from the Borderlands cost?

Each episode of Tales from the Borderlands will cost $4.99 each, and there will be a season pass available to purchase all episodes at once.

Is Tales from the Borderlands cannon?

Tales is considered canon to Gearbox, the events occurring between Borderlands 2 (released in 2012) and Borderlands 3 (released in 2019).

Why was Tales from the Borderlands removed from steam?

It appears that the Tales from the Borderlands Steam version has been removed from the store. Several Telltale Games titles were delisted from Steam late last year due to licenses expiring and this may be what happened with the Borderlands adventure game.

Will there be a Tales from the Borderlands Season 2?

According to a recent report from a reliable leaker, the second season of Tales from the Borderlands is currently in development. A solid time frame for when the game might be released was not mentioned, however, it seems like it will still take a couple of years before the game is officially announced.

Does Tales from the Borderlands include all episodes?

Does Tales from the Borderlands have all the episodes on the disc? Yes, disc version includes all the episodes.

When did Tales from the Borderlands come out?

November 25, 2014

Where does Tales from the Borderlands take place?

planet Pandora

How do I download Tales from the Borderlands?

How to Download & Install Tales From The Borderlands
  1. Click the Download button below and you should be redirected to UploadHaven.
  2. Once Tales From The Borderlands is done downloading, right click the .
  3. Double click inside the Tales From The Borderlands folder and run the exe application.

Do I need to play Borderlands pre sequel before 3?

There is no better time to play the Borderlands franchise than after April 3rd, when the first game will see a Game of the Year remaster (free to current owners) and Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel will receive 4K texture packs (also free). Next up is the Pre-Sequel.

What do I need to know before playing Borderlands 3?

  • Always check for alternate fire modes.
  • Do your research for character builds.
  • Make use of the destructible environments.
  • Spice up co-op with co-opetition mode.
  • Elemental barrels don't punch themselves.
  • Don't ignore your Crew Challenges.
  • Recover lost loot from Sanctuary 3.
  • Instantly refill your ammo with the click of a button.

Do I need to play the other borderlands before 3?

Can I play Borderlands 3 without playing the other games? Best answer: Yes. While there will be some returning characters who you'll recognize from playing previous Borderlands games, and there will likely be references to past events, you'll still be able to follow the plot without playing other franchise entries.

Will Rhys and Fiona be in Borderlands 3?

Because Rhys, who entered the Vault with Fiona at the end of Tales from the Borderlands Episode 5, is definitely returning in Borderlands 3. This was confirmed by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, and Rhys made a notable appearance in the game's announcement trailer.

Should you play Borderlands pre sequel before 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. Much of the game is told through flashbacks to before the second entry, but contains spoilers for Borderlands 2, especially during the intro and its conclusion.

Who plays Rhys in Borderlands 3?

Ray Chase

Do you need to play Borderlands 2 to play 3?

Its a great game. No, you need to play Half-Life 3 to enjoy Borderlands 3. Nope. There is quite a decent amount of worldly content to get from the first 2 games but I wouldn't say they are essential to the story.

How Old Is Mad Moxxi in Borderlands 3?

Mad Moxxi's Age (Don't Think About It) Borderlands 3 is then 7 years after the second game. Assuming Scooter was roughly 25 in Borderlands 2 and Ellie was 30, that puts Ellie at roughly 37 in Borderlands 3. Assuming Moxxi was a young mother at 15 when she had Ellie, that puts her at 52 years old.

Is Tiny Tina playable character?

We know now that character is actually Moze, who has the ability to summon Titanfall-like mechs. While Tiny Tina is not a playable character in Borderlands 3, her popularity is not lost on the folks at Gearbox. Perhaps Tiny Tina will become playable as part of Borderlands 3's DLC or maybe in a future Borderlands game.

Is Mad Moxxi in Borderlands 3?

Mad Moxxi was a member of the Hodunk clan and is the mother of Ellie. She is the creator and hostess of the Colosseum matches in The Underdome and the owner of various bars around Pandora. Moxxi has had several husbands, including Marcus, and was involved in a relationship with Handsome Jack.

Is Tiny Tina playable in Borderlands 3?

While Tiny Tina is not a playable character in Borderlands 3, her popularity is not lost on the folks at Gearbox. After all, Gearbox has put together the Tiny Tina's Robot Tea Party game as the first official Borderlands-themed tabletop game, so it clearly has faith in the character.

Did Mordecai and Brick die?

Mordecai and Brick never die during the story

Will Maya be in Borderlands 3?

Maya is a playable "Siren" class character in Borderlands 2 and NPC in Borderlands 3.

Is Mordecai in bl3?

Borderlands 3 characters | Mordecai, Lilith, Brick The main four playable characters in the original Borderlands, so the first Vault Hunters, are Mordecai the Hunter, Lilith the Siren, Brick the Beserker, and Roland the Soldier.

Can you play as old characters in Borderlands 3?

There are four new Vault Hunters available in Borderlands 3 as playable characters, with the news an older Tiny Tina is confirmed to have a combat role alongside them at some point in the game. The new Borderlands 3 playable characters include FL4K (Beastmaster), Amara (Siren), Moze (Gunner) and Zane (Operative).