The crew behind Borderlands are doing every part of their energy to point out the upcoming Borderlands 4 to a terminally ailing fan.
Again in July, the makers of Borderlands hinted that followers wouldn’t have lengthy to attend for the sequel to 2019’s Borderlands 3 and in August, it was confirmed that Borderlands 4 could be releasing sooner or later in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S and PC.
Nonetheless, which may not be quickly sufficient for one fan. Earlier this week, Caleb McAlpine took to the Borderlands subreddit to attempt to get in touch with the builders after being recognized with “late stage 4 terminal most cancers.” McAlpine has been given between seven and 12 months to reside. “IF chemo works to sluggish the development of the most cancers, I nonetheless have lower than two years,” he defined.
“So I’m a die laborious Borderlands fan and don’t know if I might be round for Borderlands 4. Is there anybody that is aware of the way to get in contact with gearbox to see if there’s a method to play the sport early? Lengthy shot however I believed I’d attempt.”
Borderlands 4 arrives in 2025. Wishlist now!https://t.co/ma48aVFOGK | #Borderlands4 | #Gamescom2024 pic.twitter.com/2JZmvXcPhd
— Borderlands (@Borderlands) August 20, 2024
In only a few days, the put up has been seen over two million instances and caught the eye of Borderlands streamer Ki11er Six, who handed the request to builders Gearbox. Hours later, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford took to X to thank followers for making him conscious of McAlpine’s request. “Thanks everybody who reached out to level me to this. Caleb and I at the moment are chatting through e-mail and we’re going to do no matter we will to make one thing occur.”
Thanks everybody who reached out to level me to this: https://t.co/g2eisJvH7F
Caleb and I at the moment are chatting through e-mail and we’re going to do no matter we will to make one thing occur.
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) October 24, 2024
Followers have additionally donated over £5000 to go in direction of MacAlpine’s medical bills.
In 2011, a 22-year-old Borderlands fan handed away and their buddy requested Gearbox if the character Claptrap may learn a eulogy. Builders went one higher, and created the Michael Mamaril Borderlands 2 NPC as a tribute to the fan.
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