According to statements made by Borderlands 4 director Sam Winkler, the upcoming game will be pivoting away from the series' long-established comedic stylings. This shift is reflected in the Borderlands 4 reveal trailer, which communicates a more serious, less irreverent tone than previous entries in the franchise. And while everyone likes a good laugh every once in a while, reeling in the humor a bit seems like the right choice for this next chapter in the Borderlands saga.