Easter eggs and theBorderlandsfranchise go hand in hand. Throughout all the games, there has been a bundle of fun references and easter eggs to other franchises, and in-house easter eggs within theBorderlandsseries. Each of these easter eggs is a fun reminder of the care forthese charactersthat players love. Whether it’s hunting downBorderlands’ version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or just seeing a character that has not been seen in theBorderlandsseries for almost a decade.
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Easter eggs are a great way to keep audiences paying attention and to test their pop culture knowledge. When it comes toNewTales From theBorderlands, there are plenty of easter eggs that die-hard fans of the series will notice.NewTales From theBorderlandswill give players interesting insights into the looter-shooter franchise.
7Rhys’ Handsome Jack Hologram
Throughout the game, the characters of Anu, Octavio,and Franwill be in communication with Rhys. Rhys was one of the protagonists in the firstTales From theBorderlandsgames and was the CEO of Atlas forBorderlands3 andNewTales From theBorderlands. His role in the game is rather fun, but he is often seen as a hologram, with a blue static glow to his body.
Although this is merely the way characters communicate via hologram, players can’t help but notice thereference to Handsome Jack. ThroughoutTales From theBorderlands, Rhys partners with the untrustworthyHandsome Jack AI, the most iconicBorderlandsvillain, who has the same blue glow.
6Metal Gear Box
When Fran, Anu, and Octavio requirea stealth segmentinNewTales From theBorderlands, Octavio has the bright idea of hiding in an ammo box. He reasons that as long as he stands still when the guards turn around, they will not notice a large box seemingly teleporting closer and closer every single time they turn around.
It’s a fun reference toMetal Gear Solid, in which characters like Solid Snake will use an iconic cardboard box to sneak around in stealth. Even the camera angles change for this segment, becoming more about the originally fixed cameras ofMetal Gear Solid.
5Mister Torgue
In a meeting with theTediore corporation, Mister Torgue can be seen as a blue hologram as he witnesses Susan’s powerfulnewdemonstration of Tediore’s experimental weaponry. Sadly, Mister Torgue doesn’t have much to say in this scene, considering he has been placed on mute.
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It’s no surprise that Torgue has been placed on mute, as he is extremely loud, and has a love for all things that explode. He’s a fan-favoriteBorderlandscharacter for his unapologetic charisma and extremely muscular physique.
4Sasha On Rhys’ Desk
Upon Rhys’ desk at his Atlas CEO office, players will be able to spot a framedphoto of Sasha. Sasha was one of the main characters inTales From theBorderlandsand acted as Fiona’s sister. Her fate is decided by the player, but the majority chose that Sasha ends up as the love interest to Rhys. This framed photo makes sense, considering by the time ofNewTales From theBorderlands, the two would be in a relationship.
Hopefully, this framed photo means that the two are together, and not that Rhys is an obsessive creep. The photo takes up a lot of Rhys’ empty desk space and further binds theBorderlandsfranchise with yet another reference to aTales From theBorderlandscharacter.
3Hidden QR Code
During the final episode ofNewTales From theBorderlands, the trusted companion of Timm-E will point to a sign that reads “Friend Code” towards a piece of cardboard with a QR code.Borderlandsis no stranger to secret QR codes, and this is just thenewest addition to the series. However, the QR code is something interesting.
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The QR code can be scanned, and it will take players to a hidden and unlisted video on Gearbox Software’s YouTube channel. This video is the original music that was made for the Katagawa Ball battle inBorderlands3. It’s a favorite track of many, and a fun way to find the piece of music.
2Vaultlander Figures
Action figures are popular collector’s items amongst certain communities, and it seems the populous ofBorderlandsis no different. Throughout the game, players can explore tofind Vaultlander FiguresinNewTales From theBorderlands. These figures can be used in a fun minigame in which action figures battle each other.
As for the action figures, players will be looking for, they are all iconic characters from previousBorderlandsgames. It seems that the Vault Hunters of Pandora have become quite famous, with their figure line to follow them, like Salvador and Handsome Jack.
1Athena
Amongst other boardroom members that witness thenewpower of Tediore is Athena. This character is also seen in a blue hologram, with herBorderlands:The Presequelcharacter model. She sports her usual attire and says not a word as she witnesses the goings-on of the meeting. Athena is a popular character from previousBorderlandsgames.
She appeared in the firstBorderlands, with her story coming to a seeming conclusion inTales from theBorderlands, as she revealed in the game that she will be getting married to Janey Springs.
New Tales From the Borderlandsis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
