What Borderlands Online's Revival Means for Fans
This fan revival preserves a lost piece of Borderlands history and shows how communities can keep games alive, though legal risks remain.
This fan revival preserves a lost piece of Borderlands history and shows how communities can keep games alive, though legal risks remain.
Key points - Borderlands Online was a China-only MMO that shut down 11 years ago. - Modder EpicNNG obtained a build and led a fan revival, now called BLOL. - The revival is playable in English, free, and supports online or offline play. - Over 1,000 accounts were created within four hours of launch. - EpicNNG warns of bugs and says the game may be taken down eventually.
Timeline - Late April 2024: EpicNNG announces he obtained a build of Borderlands Online and vows to revive it. - Around late 2025: BLOL enters playtesting with English localization, over 1,000 accounts made in first four hours.
FAQ
Q: Is Borderlands Online revival free? A: Yes, BLOL is completely free and not monetized. You can play online or offline.
Q: What bugs should I expect? A: EpicNNG warns of bugs, broken skills, animations, server outages, and more inconveniences as development continues.
Q: Could the game be shut down? A: EpicNNG thinks it most likely will be taken down eventually. If he receives a cease and desist, he won't assist in getting it working again.
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