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Geek Culture
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Borderlands 4' Will Allow Players To Mute Claptrap With Audio Slider
Fans of Gearbox Software's looter shooter Borderlands would undoubtedly recognise its mascot, CL4P-TP (better known as Claptrap). Love or hate the annoying robotic companion, the franchise's latest outing, Borderlands 4 , is set to include an option to mute him completely, introducing a dedicated Claptrap volume slider. Claptrap has been a series staple since it began in 2009, appearing in all the games as an NPC (non-player character), and even as one of its playable Vault Hunters in 2014's Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel . The character is known for his endless banter that can be equal parts endearing and annoying, which was probably what led to the developers including an audio adjustment setting in their upcoming sequel. 'I wrote some lines just for this feature and it includes maybe the dumbest most niche reference to a certain terrible accent in a certain classic immersive sim,' wrote Borderlands 4 narrative director Sam Winkler in a post on X/Twitter in response to another post by streamer Chadly on Claptrap's dedicated volume slider. When several users pointed out that Winkler shouldn't have 'caved to Claptrap haters', the developer joked that he 'pitched that you should be able to put him from 0% to 200% but i think the government said no.' While the inclusion of a Claptrap voice slider might seem like a mere inside joke, its existence does allude to the team taking a step back in terms of the game's comedic element, especially since its previous outing, 2019's Borderlands 3 , was heavily criticised for its writing, which many thought tried too hard to be funny and ended up feeling out of touch. This falls in line with the team's wider goal of bringing the series back to its roots, delivering a more grounded narrative experience while simultaneously ramping up gameplay with expanded systems and new gun manufacturers. Now with its dedicated Claptrap slider, it remains to be seen how big a role the character will play in the sequel, as it approaches its release on 12 September 2025 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Borderlands Borderlands 4 claptrap Gearbox Software
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fans Are Ripping Gearbox for Controversial 'Borderlands 4' Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Gearbox Software has made a name for itself by releasing the ever-popular "Borderlands" series. The shoot-em-up RPG features zany boss fights, hilarious and over-the-top toilet humor, and a ridiculous amount of guns to choose from. The series began in 2009 when the first "Borderlands" was released. The series, which includes three mainline games, and a series of spinoffs, has sold over 77 million copies, according to Wikipedia. Simply put, the "Borderlands" series is a mainstay, and the fourth installment is set for release on Sept 12, 2025. It has been six years since "Borderlands 3" was released, and fans are eagerly awaiting "Borderlands 4." While the trailers and looks at the upcoming sequel have been filled with excitement, there is one controversial change that has warranted major responses from fans. According to IGN, "Borderlands 4" contains a setting that will allow players to quiet down the lovable and quite annoying Claptrap. Claptrap was introduced in the first game, and he follows around the main character, spewing out random anecdotes, jokes, and so much more. Claptrap has also become the de facto mascot of the series, leaving fans wondering why this setting even exists. Claptrap, the cutest robot buddy Claptrap, the cutest robot buddy Gearbox "Isn't the entire point of Claptrap to annoy the player as much as possible?" one fan wrote. "The Easter egg is the setting works in reverse and he only gets louder because he knows you tried to silence him 😂,": another replied. "I will NOT make Claptrap quieter....i LOVE CLAPTRAP😭," wrote. "Why would you want claptrap to be quiet? He's the main protagonist," another questioned. Though the idea for quieting Claptrap down might be to give the main character some peace and quiet, fans are rallying to question why Gearbox Software would make such a controversial setting. Granted, Claptrap can be quite burdensome throughout the series, but he also serves as the comic relief throughout the series. His presence is one of the most welcome, albeit he has to talk and prattle on every chance he gets. The "Borderlands" series got so popular that a movie adaptation was created. Sadly, the adaptation was not a massive hit and bombed at the box office. Deadline reported that the adaptation lost $80 million. Despite the box office bomb, the characters in the adaptation included the beloved Claptrap, who was voiced by fan-favorite actor Jack Black. Simply put, there has been a lot of effort made for the character Claptrap to remain his zany self, and it appears fans are not keen on "Borderlands 4" having a setting where you can shut off the robot. For more video games, head to Newsweek Video Games.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to get Borderlands Psycho Bandit skin in Fortnite
Image via Epic Games Fortnite's regular collaborations result in the introduction of a variety of unique items into the game, one of them being the Psycho Bandit Skin from Borderlands. Essentially, this skin was made available back in 2019 as a part of Fortnite Chapter 1 Season X, and it has now made a grand return to the game. This return has excited the game's community, and the skin will be available for a limited period of time, where the users can spend V-Bucks to acquire the same. Here is a detailed guide that you can follow to get the Borderlands Psycho Bandit skin in Fortnite. How to get the Psycho Bandit skin in Fortnite *SUPER RARE* PSYCHO BANDIT IS BACK! Fortnite Item Shop [April 28th, 2025] (Fortnite Chapter 6) The Psycho Bandit skin was made available in Fortnite as part of the Borderlands crossover, and it has made a striking return to the game. This skin is essentially priced at 2000 V-Bucks and will remain available until May 3, 2025, 8 PM Eastern Time (subject to slight variation depending on your region). With the limited-time status and strong nostalgic appeal, this is a must-grab if you are a fan of either game. Steps to purchase the skin in the game If you're looking to add the Psycho Bandit skin to your Fortnite collection, you can check out the step-by-step guide provided below: Launch Fortnite and navigate to the Item Shop To get started, you must launch Fortnite on your respective device and then head over to the 'Item Shop.' It is where you will be able to find all the cosmetic items inside the game, including featured skins, emotes, and more. Locate the Psycho Bandit Bundle After you have made it into the Item Shop, you must scroll through the different in-game offerings and find the 'Psycho Bandit Bundle.' The bundle includes the Psycho Bandit outfit, Claptrap back bling, and Psycho Buzz Axes. Purchase the Bundle As the next step, you have to click on the bundle and complete the payment of 2000 V-Bucks. Completing the same will add all the items to your in-game Locker. You must ensure that you have at least 2000 V-Bucks in your Fortnite account. If you're running low on the currency, you can purchase more through the relevant method. Equip and use Lastly, you have to head over to your Locker and equip the different items from the Psycho Bandit Bundle, i.e., the Psycho Bandit skin, Claptrap back bling, and the Psycho Buzz Axes (Pickaxe). As already mentioned, this limited-time opportunity to grab the Psycho Bandit skin won't last forever, and you will have to act fast. If you are interested, you must shell out the respective amount of V-Bucks.
