Borderlands’ Claptrap Dialogue Slider: A Hilarious Yet Risky Move

The wait for Borderlands 4 is like being a kid staring at a calendar for summer break. We’re on that final stretch now, and bits and pieces about the game are trickling out. So, apparently, this time, Borderlands is trying on a more serious hat. Maybe it’s like when your class clown becomes your math teacher. Who knows why, but it’s… interesting. For years, the series has been all about that quirky humor. A change might be, what’s the word, refreshing?

Right, but if you’re worried about all fun gone, don’t be. Even with a serious face, there’s still room for some chuckles. Think about Claptrap. Yeah, you either love or endure him. He’s back, and guess what? Gearbox thought it’d be hilarious—or merciful—to give players an actual volume slider for him. Imagine that! Although… could we be heading down a slippery slope? You know, where every character gets “adjustable” based on popularity or, rather, their ability to annoy us?

If you think about it, the Borderlands world is full of characters you either treasure or tolerate. Take Lilith—some adore her, others, not so much. It’s like she’s chocolate chip mint ice cream or something. And then you have characters like Ava that players would mute without thinking twice. Claptrap may open the door to muting Ava, but should we? The charm of Borderlands is often in its loud scenes and personalities.

Oh, quick side note! Folks thought Borderlands 4 might cost $80, but hey, turns out it’s $70. Anyway, about those characters again, like that devious Davis Pickle who grinds gears. Ava could be back, hopefully, a bit wiser, but honestly, a volume slider for her might become even more tempting for some.

So, Claptrap’s been a joke for years—a staple even. His loud antics are kind of part of the furniture. Volume slider seems like it’s just a gag. Or maybe it’s genius? Who knows? This whole thing—silencing characters—is it going too far? Makes you wonder if the whole vibe could suffer if you can just dial down the characters.

By the way, they’ve tossed in some shiny new Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. So all that plus Claptrap? Sounds like a ride! Borderlands 4 rolls out September 12. I bet some can’t wait while secretly hoping Claptrap does more spitting bars than actual… you know… speaking. Even if he doesn’t, I guess the jokes are part of the fun. Anyway, that’s it. Here’s hoping the game’s as chaotic as ever!