Summary
TheBorderlandsfranchise is currently facing a wave of negative user reviews on Steam, with players expressing frustration over changes to Take-Two Interactive’s updated End User License Agreement. TheBorderlandsseries is one of the most iconic action role-playing game franchises, particularly lauded for its excellent characters and co-op mechanics.
Borderlands, developed by Gearbox Software, has long been one of the most recognizable names in the action RPG and looter-shooter genres. Since the series debuted in 2009, it has amassed a dedicated fan base that appreciates its humorous narrative, post-apocalyptic setting, great co-op gameplay, and comic-style visuals. WithBorderlands 4’s releaseinching closer with increasing momentum, the franchise is at an important moment, but recent negative attention to the series might change public perception.
A recent Reddit post has highlighted that as of mid-May, the Steam ratings forBorderlands,Borderlands 2, andBorderlands 3have received a significant downgrade. Recent reviews for all three games are now marked as “Mixed.“Borderlandsgames originally received great reviews from the mediaand the Steam community, which is why they still carry the overall “Very Positive” rating despite the controversy. Several reviews claim the EULA changes are the single reason for the negative feedback. The new policy is said to negatively impact player privacy in an effort to curtail potential cheating.
Community Response Splits Over Borderlands EULA Changes
According to many commenters and voters, this is a clear overreach by the publisher. The EULA allows root-level access to the system, which could potentially allow harvesting of personal information. Additionally, the supposed intention of anti-cheat protection targeting third-party applications doesn’t make sense for the games.Borderlandshas benefited from moddingand doesn’t have much of a competitive multiplayer experience to be ruined by cheaters, making the update baffling to many players.
It remains unclear whether the changes in the EULA translate into actual privacy concerns or gameplay restrictions. Although Take-Two Interactive hasn’t confirmed anything, the expanded access to the system could potentially be a necessary step for implementingupcomingBorderlands 4features or modes.
It is worth noting that not all players share the bleak interpretation of the EULA update. The top comment on the thread argues that the current version of theBorderlandsEULA is very similar to the previous 2018 version. Others also believe that while the EULA might be unnecessarily broad, it isn’t anything particularly new in the gaming industry. Time will tell how these changes continue to impactthe Borderlandsseries.
Borderlands 3
WHERE TO PLAY
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDEStop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy’s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down.YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLEBecome one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable.LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOTWith bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too.NEW BORDERLANDSDiscover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTIONPlay with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
