Claptrap’s Dialogue Slider in Borderlands: Hilarious Yet Controversial

Boy oh boy, Borderlands 4, huh? It’s like waiting for summer holidays when you’re a kid. The big ol’ date is finally peeking over the calendar’s edge, and we’re starting to get those juicy nuggets of info about what’s coming. So, yeah, apparently this time, they’re going for this more “serious” vibe. Kinda weird, right? I mean, Borderlands is known for its loony humor, so why change it? Maybe someone thought it was time to shake things up. Or maybe they’re just messing with us. Who knows?

But hey, serious doesn’t mean it’s all going to be grim and no giggles. Remember Claptrap? Love ’em or hate ’em, this little dude’s coming back, ready to either make you chuckle or, let’s be honest, drive you up a wall. Gearbox Software’s actually thrown in a Claptrap volume slider. Wait, what? A whole slider just to adjust his antics in your ear? Now that’s a twist. But seriously, it could set a trend. Next thing you know, we’re adjusting sliders on every character we find a bit irksome.

Okay, let’s sidestep for a hot second. The Borderlands universe, with its cast of colorful weirdos, is full of characters you either love or… well, not so much. Lilith, for instance. Some of us can’t get enough, while others might cringe a little. But then there’s Claptrap. He seems to divide opinions like no other. This volume slider thing could become standard if enough players decide someone’s voice box needs turning down a notch or two.

Oh, fun fact! People thought Borderlands 4 was gonna cost $80, but nope, $70 is the magic number. Little break for your wallet there. Back to the characters, like that Ava. Folks weren’t too keen on her last time around—big surprise if they’re not swarming the forums asking for a volume tweak there too. For real, if Claptrap gets the axe, who follows?

Claptrap. Ah, his grating charm is kind of a long-running gag now, isn’t it? The slider idea is pretty funny, I’ll give ’em that. Still, burying him completely might mess with the whole quirky Borderlands vibe. Like putting anchovies on a pizza. You think you won’t miss them, but then, maybe you do.

Look, game launches September 12th, and it’s gonna be a blast whether Claptrap’s in full stereo or whispering in the background. New Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. Ready for action. Can you believe how close it is? Wonder what’s next for Claptrap and the gang, besides his new ignore button. Maybe nothing, maybe everything. Can’t wait!