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Some Borderlands Vault Hunters won't return in BL4 due to their deaths and short-lived appearances.
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Popular characters from the past like Lilith and Zer0 have been confirmed to be alive and well in Borderlands 4.
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The series has accumulated 20 playable Vault Hunters across the main games, but it's unclear who will return other than Zane.
One could argue that: borderland The game lives and dies based on the roster of playable Vault Hunters and the quality of the loot. Because this can be the most attractive part of a new game and what drives the hype. Borderlands 4 It's likely no different. in fact, Borderlands 4's Vault Hunters has already received backlash for what some fans have described as its “simplistic design”, showing just how iconic the four playable characters are in the series, excluding the DLC Vault Hunter. Through the previous four major matches Borderlands 4Now is a good time to look back and see where each playable character stands.
not everything borderland Vault Hunters survive the events of the series, and those who don't are unlikely to return. Borderlands 4It may not be a flashback or even a look-alike NPC. borderland It can be a quirky series in terms of story and humor, so it's not impossible to see some familiar faces in some form. Borderlands 4 – Some of them have already been confirmed through recent trailers. A total of 20 playable Vault Hunters in the series so far are as follows:
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6 inches Borderlands 2
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6 inches Borderlands: Pre-Sequel
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4 inches Borderlands 3

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Borderlands 4 is already departing from BL3 in one key area.
According to feedback provided by one of the lead developers, Borderlands 4 will not be embracing much of one of the previously prominent aspects.
The whereabouts of every playable Borderlands Vault Hunter explained.
Roland
Roland is one of the many playable Vault Hunters. borderland Dead game. Photo taken by Handsome Jack Borderlands 2Roland's death was the catalyst for some major events in the series, but it's unlikely we'll see him again in the future.
brick
Along with other recurring characters within the series, Brick Borderlands 3Although it's a small role mainly dedicated to one story mission and some side quests. However, he is currently alive and is probably spending time with Mordecai and Tiny Tina.
Mordecai
Like Brick, Mordecai is back. Borderlands 3 For a short time. He tragically lost his trusted companion, Bloodwing. Borderlands 2And then I came back in BL3 With a new pet of the same species named Talon. Mordecai and Talon are both alive.
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It was presumed that he died after the original incident. Borderlands 3Lilith lives ahead Borderlands 4 And it's likely that it will still play a big role in the game's events. It is unclear whether the human appearance has changed after the ending. BL3However, she is expected to appear in the sequel.
Whereabouts of Every Playable Borderlands 2 Vault Hunter Explained
axton
Not much is known about Axton after the Axton incident. Borderlands 2But he comes back in Borderlands 3Arms Race DLC as a commentator for the reality show-like game mode. he lives ahead Borderlands 4.
Salvador
In places like Axton Borderlands 2It's Salvador. Salvador, another of the game's main four Vault Hunters, shares the stage with Axton. Borderlands 3 He worked as an ECHO caster for the Arms Race DLC and is still alive.
zero0
Role of Zer0 Borderlands 3 He is not as minor as other recurring characters and he is involved in the Maliwan vs. Atlas plot. Despite the boss fight bearing an uncanny resemblance to Zer0 BL3He is alive and still serving under Atlas.
maya
Maya is dead Borderlands 3 Some fans label it Ava's fault. Ava is a siren in training. Borderlands 3She inherits Maya's powers after the Calipso Twins are defeated. Since Maya is dead, it looks like we won't be seeing her in Borderlands 4.
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First DLC Vault Hunter borderland Gaige is back after playing with Krieg. Borderlands 3 For the Guns, Love and Tentacles DLC. Like most vault hunters from the past BL3She remains alive until the end of the DLC.
Krieg
The playable Psycho Krieg has his own DLC. Borderlands 3It is dedicated to him dealing with the aftermath of Maya's death. Due to the sad yet humorous nature of the DLC, Krieg is still alive after the end of the DLC.
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Athena
Athena is tied up Borderlands: Pre-SequelIn the infamous The Watcher's War, she is never seen again in the mainline games. If a spin-off were possible, Athena would be the CEO of: A new story from BorderlandsAnd she's probably alive.
Wilhelm
The fact that Wilhelm died may not come as a surprise to fans. Borderlands 2with Borderlands: Pre-Sequel As a Handsome Jack loyalist, it explains his rise to power within Hyperion. Therefore, it is highly likely that he will not return for the next game.
Nisha
In the same vein as Wilhelm, Nisha is one of: Borderlands 2She can be killed in an optional mission. Therefore, her status as a playable Vault Hunter is Borderlands: Pre-Sequel It was always going to be short-lived.
claptrap
perhaps the most infamous borderland The character is Claptrap, who has been made playable, much to the delight of many fans. Borderlands: Pre-Sequel. Like the Psycho cover, Claptrap borderland' It's a mascot and it's very alive.
Timothy
Known as Jack's doppelganger Borderlands: Pre-SequelTimothy is back Borderlands 3DLC Moxie's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot. He is a support character in the DLC, and is still alive at the end of the DLC.
Aurelia
sisters borderlandLord Hammerlock and Aurelia Hammerlock die in the boss battle. Borderlands 3 After siding with the Calispo Twins. She died before the incident occurred. BL4 Probably won't come back.
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zein
It has been confirmed that Zane has returned. Borderlands 4In the latest trailer, he appears alive and healthy, although slightly older. But it's unclear what role he will play in the story.
amara
Not much is known about Amara after the incident. Borderlands 3At this time we don't know if she will come back Borderlands 4. However, she survived until her later years. BL3.
FL4K
One of the most beloved Vault Hunters in the series, FL4K is Borderlands 3. Like Amara, their whereabouts between events are unknown. BL3 and BL4 It is unknown, but is presumed to be alive.
moz
Lastly, Moze shares the same fate as Amara and FL4K. Borderlands 3 Her current condition is unknown. She's supposedly alive, but that doesn't necessarily mean she'll return for the sequel.

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