Borderlands 4 is introducing a fresh cast of characters alongside returning faces, but one fan favorite may be left out of the game. According to Ashly Burch, the voice of Tiny Tina, developer Gearbox has not contacted her about voicing the character in Borderlands 4.
After her first appearance in Borderlands 2, Tiny Tina quickly became beloved by a lot of Borderlands fans. However, if Burch's comments are true, then those hoping for her return in Borderlands 4 may be in for an unpleasant surprise. Tiny Tina potentially not being in Borderlands 4 is a bummer, but there's thankfully an upside to her absence. There is still the chance that Gearbox is saving the character for a Tiny Tina's Wonderlands sequel.
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Borderlands 4's Lack of Tiny Tina Could Hold a Deeper Meaning
Tiny Tina's Spin-Off Was a Fun-Loving Hit
- Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was released in March 2022.
- Borderlands 4 is set to launch on September 12, 2025.
One of the most exciting parts about Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was that it shook up the general Borderlands formula by adding a fun tabletop RPG twist. Of course, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands boasted many of the same mechanics and first-person shooter gameplay that Borderlands has become known for, but a world shown through the eyes of the unpredictable Tiny Tina offered a fresh experience. Some of the biggest changes were introducing a customizable main character and finally allowing melee as a main combat style. Borderlands 4 also looks like an intriguing change of pace, and it will be interesting to see if Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has influenced it in any major ways. There already seem to be teases of a further embrace of melee, so seeing how else the spin-off has inspired the franchise is bound to be exciting.
Borderlands 4 takes place on the planet of Kairos, which is ruled by a brand-new villain known as the Timekeeper. He watches over the planet with an iron fist, ensuring that the citizens of the region have no true freedom.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 May Be Wishful Thinking
As exciting as a second Tiny Tina's Wonderlands game would be, it may not be happening, at least in the near future. In December of last year, rumors began to swirl, suggesting that Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 had been canceled before it was ever announced. Working under Gearbox, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands developer Lost Boys Interactive has faced a series of lay-offs in recent years, which could have ultimately squashed any chance of a sequel.
Ashley Burch's claims point to Tiny Tina not being present in the game, but it's also important to remember that she could simply be subverting fan expectations for an eventual in-game reveal. This is unlikely, but it's definitely not outside the realm of possibility.
Despite a Rumored Cancellation, Not All Hope is Lost
If progress on an unannounced Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 was halted, that's definitely an unfortunate situation. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that a sequel is completely off the table. If Borderlands 4 performs well, it could reopen the doors for more spin-offs to happen, and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 would be a wise project choice for Gearbox to greenlight.
The countdown to Borderlands 4 is underway now, and after several years without a mainline game, it will be fascinating to see how this new chapter compares to past entries. So far, there has been some controversy regarding the price point of Borderlands 4, so seeing how this affects sales could prove to be interesting. Only time will tell, but once Borderlands 4 is finally here, there's a chance that the franchise as a whole could be reignited, and that hopefully paves the way for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2.
Borderlands 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
- Released
- September 12, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
