Since the announcement of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands at the opening of Summer Game Fest 2021, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have been revealing new information about this peculiar ‘spin-off’. Fortunately, its fantastic setting and reverence for board games like Dungeons & Dragons it will not be its only striking feature. Through their development journal series, the team behind Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands has shared some pretty interesting information about the title in regards to story and gameplay.
In this article, you will find everything that has been revealed about the game. This includes from the release date of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and the contents of its editions to its novelties in terms of playability with respect to Borderlands and playable classes.
When will the launch of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands?
The release date of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands It will be on March 25, 2022.
What will the story of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands?
After its announcement, Ahsly Burch – voice actress of Tiny Tina – announced that this new game is inspired by Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep (2013). As in the DLC for Borderlands 2 (2012), the story of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will have as setting a game of Bunkers & Badasses. In this parody of Dungeons & Dragons, Tiny Tina will be the Bunker Master and storyteller. What will be the mission of the players? In the service of Queen Butt Stalion, brave adventurers must stop the Dragon Lord and restore peace to the kingdom.
Of course, the campaign of Bunkers & Badasses it won’t be the only story:
“One of the best things about board games in general is being able to play with friends. That is the feeling we wanted to create in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and I think it should be reflected in large part through the dialogues at the table and the behavior of the characters. We have to feel that a dynamic of reciprocity was created that really contributes to the experience.
Matt Cox, Creative Director of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Which characters will be present?
In addition to Tiny Tina, the following characters have been confirmed to accompany her:
- Captain Valentine, played by Andy Samberg
- Frette, played by Wanda Sykes
- Dragon Lord, played by Will Arnet
Will players be able to create their own avatar?
For the first time in the franchise Borderlands, players will be able to create their own avatar from scratch instead of being forced to choose from a list of predetermined characters. Personalization will not be limited to aesthetics, as it will be possible to assign points in various abilities / statistics and even mix two classes. However, the details of how this creation / customization system will work are unknown at the moment.
How will the gameplay of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands?
Although inspired by Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Ahsly Burch revealed that the gameplay of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will distinguish itself from the saga Borderlands in various ways. One of these differentiating factors will be the casting of spells, which will be of unlimited use. However, they will have a reload time. There will be four basic types: ball of fire, magic missile, invoked hydra O giant meteor. Similar to the weapons found in the adventure, the properties and elemental damage of these attacks can vary. It is worth mentioning that Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will not have grenades as in Borderlands.
As if weapons and spells weren’t enough, players will be able to carry the melee weapon of their choice equipped at all times. It won’t be a substitute for firearms when it comes to priority, but it will be a valuable tool in the midst of enemy hordes. Further, the construction of ‘builds’ will allow you to diversify your applications:
“For example, a well done attack could reduce the cooldown of a skill or return ammo. If you want a multiclass character and are spreading your heroic points and passives into spells and melee, you may want to choose melee gear that restores spell cooldowns to take full advantage of those relationships. For us, melee is still secondary. However, compared to previous games, we want it to be used more than ever. “
Matt Cox, Creative Director of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Another novelty with respect to the main saga will be the overworld. This will be a representation of Wonderlands in the form of a board. Fortunately, it will not only be a reference to board games like Dungeons & Dragons. From that interface, players can explore the world at ease and even stumble upon optional zones. They will also find collectibles such as altar pieces – which will unlock passive perks – and lucky dice. The latter will allow you to find objects of greater rarity.
However, just as in Dungeons & Dragons, exploring will involve risks. As they progress across the board, players will be involved in random battles. Fortunately, Matt Cox has emphasized that these encounters will not be “intrusive”:
“You can always decide if you want to face those random encounters and very few will be a real interruption. You can run long enough to escape or melee attack in the overworld and escape the enemy before they touch you. That way it will explode and you won’t have to get involved in the match. “
Matt Cox, Creative Director of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
What classes will there be in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands?
Matt Cox has disclosed that Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will have a total of 6 classes. For the moment, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have only revealed the abilities of a couple.
Stabbomancer (Puñalomante)
Stabbomancers are specialized in critical hits and status effects. Thanks to their speed, they are able to switch between pistols, melee weapons, and spells as they enter and exit stealth. However, they are the most fragile class.
Brr-Zerker
As their name implies, Brr-Zerkers are specialists in cryogenic and melee damage. They can also steal life from downed enemies with a hint of hidden magic.
Can it be played cooperatively with up to 4 players?
Yes, but for now it is unknown if Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands it will have a split screen.
What platforms will it reach?
The game is coming to Xbox Series X / S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store.
What do the special editions of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands?
In addition to the standard version of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, players can get three special editions: Next-Level, Chaotic Great and Collection of treasures. The first one comes with the base game and the Dragon Lord bundle. The second has all the contents of the Next-Level edition, but adds the season pass. As its name implies, the latter contains a variety of physical collectibles. These include a paper Butt Stalion castle, a Wonderlans cloth map, tarot cards, enamel pins, a Butt Stalion plush, and a toy module. Bunkers & Badasses. However, it should be noted that the Treasure Collection edition of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands does not contain the base game.
Can you book now?
Yes, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands can already be reserved. Regardless of the edition chosen, those who preorder before March 25 will receive the Golden Hero armor pack.
What are the requirements of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands for PC?
At this time, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have not disclosed the requirements for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands for PC. It is expected that this information will be revealed in early 2022.
This article will be updated as more information is revealed!
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