Claptrap’s Dialogue Slider in Borderlands: Hilarious but Risky

Alright, so here we are, on the cusp of something pretty exciting — Borderlands 4 is nearly a thing! I mean, I’ve been waiting for this like, forever. And you know what? It’s got this whole new vibe now — a bit more serious! Who would’ve thought? But hey, don’t worry, the craziness isn’t totally gone.

Ok, let’s talk about Claptrap. Oh, Claptrap. That little robot’s back, and honestly, it’s a love-hate relationship, right? I mean, his chatter can drive you up the wall, but also, like, it wouldn’t be Borderlands without his quirks. So here’s the kicker: there’s a volume slider just for him. Yeah, you read that right! Totally something to split opinions — some folks think it’s hilarious, others are like “what’s next?” Imagine muting whoever annoys you. Kinda tempting, but also, isn’t that part of the chaos we love?

I find the whole idea of a “volume slider” super weird, yet oddly fascinating. It’s a joke that borders on reality — you know, maybe a slippery slope or whatever people are saying these days. Could this be the start of muting other annoying characters? Ava, for one, might be on that list, even though she might show up a bit more mature this time around. But let’s be real, immature sidekick is kind of a trope now, right?

Also, some fun bits here, new characters! We’re meeting Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. Names that are, let’s face it, as outlandish as you’d expect from Borderlands. Are their antics gonna overshadow Claptrap’s drone? Maybe, maybe not. He’s sorta iconic, right?

Anyway, the game drops September 12. That’s not too far off. I’m curious where they’d take the story and if our favorite little obnoxious robot will still manage to steal scenes despite being, well, turn-down-able? If that makes sense. It’s our crazy Borderlands world — and honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing, volume sliders and all!