Borderlands’ Claptrap Dialogue Slider: A Hilarious Yet Risky Move

I’m on the edge of my seat waiting for Borderlands 4 — it’s like watching paint dry but with guns and loot just around the corner. I was watching the trailers the other day, and I swear they’re going for a serious vibe this time. Weird, right? I mean, Borderlands without humor is like pizza without cheese. But maybe, just maybe, this new tone will hit differently.

And then there’s Claptrap. Ugh, I’m not even sure how to feel. Love him or hate him, he’s back — yakking away as usual. But, guess what? They decided to add a volume slider just for him. Who’d have thunk it? Part of me is like, “Heck yeah!” and the other part is wondering if they’re opening Pandora’s (pun intended) box. What if every annoying character gets a mute button? Would it be chaos or genius?

Borderlands characters are miles away from bland. They’ve got spice, like extra-hot salsa kind of spice. Take Lilith, loved by many but surely a pain for someone out there. And then there’s Ava — remember her from Borderlands 3? Talk about a marmite personality. I bet folks will start clamoring for her own slider soon. It’s a slippery slope, folks.

Oh! And let’s talk price. Someone lied somewhere about an 80-dollar tag, but phew, it’s officially 70 bucks now. Still a lot, right? But for a world of lootsplosions and mayhem, maybe worth it. They’re throwing in new Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. Cool names, but who knows if they can fill the boots of the old ones.

Okay, wait — back on Claptrap. He’s kind of the franchise’s running gag. Sure, he’s in-your-face and annoying, but isn’t that part of the charm? I sometimes think his shrieking AI voice is what gives Borderlands its heartbeat. Maybe just keep the slider as a fun gimmick, not a staple. Otherwise, where’s the chaos?

September 12th, mark it. That’s when guns, thieves, and endless madness return. And even if Claptrap continues to rant, maybe, just maybe, that’s how it’s meant to be. Can’t imagine Borderlands any other way, really.