Gearbox Software and 2K's New Tales from the Borderlands has driven a lot of conversation among the franchise's fans. From unexpected character returns to potential sequels set-ups, New Tales from the Borderlands was a bombastic and humorous return to the world of Borderlands. Many have praised the game's comedic elements and the addition of characters like the debonair assassin bot LOU13, but some felt the story and the overall gameplay were a little lacking.