Studio Transmission softwareThe creators of the Borderlands series of games made a touching gesture in honor of a fan suffering from terminal cancer. Thirty-seven years old Caleb McAlpine visited the studio with a friend and got the opportunity to play an unfinished version of a comic shooter Borderland 4.
According to available information, the entire event was very emotional. A fan and big fan of the Borderlands series, he wanted to play the sequel to his favorite game, knowing that he wouldn’t have to wait for the official release. Gearbox made sure the game was prepared especially for this occasion, and members of the studio made sure that the young man could experience the world of chaos and humor for which the series is famous.
“It was an amazing experience for Caleb and his friend,” he boasted on Reddit. “Gearbox arranged for me and a friend to fly first class on the 20th of this month, and we were able to visit the studio and meet an incredible group of people, from the Borderlands developers to CEO Randy,” Caleb wrote.
“We got to play what they had already done for Borderlands 4 and it was amazing. I don’t know if I’ll be around when the game comes out, but I would like to thank you all for your love and support and for helping me get it out. It was truly an incredible experience and just impressive.” he added. During their trip, they stayed at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star (home of the Dallas Cowboys) and were given a VIP tour of the entire property thanks to the hotel’s hospitality.
This story is not unique. The creators often encounter similar wishes from fans with incurable diseases. In 2015, Bethesda allowed a player named Erik Jensen, who was suffering from cancer, to play. Fallout 4 several months before the official release. Eric was a big fan of the series, and his final wish was to explore the post-apocalyptic world before the game hit store shelves.
In 2018, Nintendo granted the request of terminally ill young fan Chris Taylor. Chris wanted to play Super Smash Brothers. Final. The Japanese company has prepared a special version to make this dream come true.
In 2015, the Polish studio CD Projekt RED allowed a player with an incurable disease to play. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt before its release. A longtime fan of the series was one of the first to visit the world of Geralt of Rivia.
In 2018, Ubisoft made sure that seriously ill fans could play. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey before it enters the market.
Borderlands 4 will be released in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Source :Indian TV
