I might get some FL4K (lol) for this, but after playing BL4 again on a second character, I’d love an updated version of BL2 on current gen. Yes I know we got the handsome collection back in the day with updated graphics and such, but I’d like them to push it further.
Borderlands 2 seems to be deemed the goat of the franchise, it was such a level up from the first one and really set the bar high, and even replaying it now feels good. In September, it’ll be 15 years old (🧓🏽) and if I’m being honest, mechanics-wise, it feels 15 years old!
I would love a remake now, I’d love for the game to have all of BL4’s mechanics, meaning the Hoverpack for dashing and boosting around, the grappling hook, and mantling and sliding, basically all the newest mechanics. I’d argue that the instant vehicle digistructing could even have its place (I know this may interfere with traversal because it’s not open world). I don’t think any of these mechanics mess up anything lore-wise but I’d love to hear what the community thinks.
With this remake, I think they could also bring skill trees and vault hunters up to modern standards as well, not that the skill trees were lacking, but I think we could get a bit more out of the skill trees with a bit of TLC. Skill augments are awesome and I think characters of BL2 could be expanded beyond what we know.
The story is immaculate and shouldn’t be changed whatsoever, BUT, some extras would be nice, couple of new missions to add some more lore connecting the games a bit more would be nice. The pre sequel was my favorite and I’d love that to be included somehow but i don’t think it’s possible because of the timeline and story but maybe someone else could find a way to tie some things into the remake.
The attachment system in BL4 would do a lot for the weapons in BL2 as well, give me DPUH with a COV mag, give me a conference call with a maliwan toggle. It just expands things so much and gives more to find and grind for the best fit in your build, and SLAG!!!! I miss slag, I might be the only one lol but I do enjoy slag, I understand radiation kinda took that spot but I think they could coexist with a bit of tweaking to both.
Adding moxxi’s encore machines would be huge as well being that we basically do the same just with a workaround of quitting and reloading. The weekly Marcus vending machines, the big encore, and wildcard missions would be awesome too.
I’m sure people would argue for a new title at this point, given this would take a lot of effort, time, and resources, but BL2 has everything there already to work with story and map wise. I would love to hear what everyone thinks, and sorry in advance if this kind of post happens all the time! Let me know what you guys think and please drop some more ideas!
TLDR; BL2 remake with BL4 bones
Edit: I have not played or heard much of the huge mod that people have been playing for bl2