One of the many qualities that makesBorderlandssuch a distinct and memorable franchise for so many in the gaming community is its aesthetic. With its pseudo-cel shaded art design, vibrant color contrasts, and its unmistakeable character designs,Borderlandshas left a strong visual impact on many who have played through the series. Although, one of the more noteworthy aspects ofBorderlandsis the design of its guns.
More than the fact thatBorderlandsfeatures first-person shooting mechanics, guns play an integral role during active gameplay. WithBorderlands 3revamping how guns behave in combat scenarios, the variety and versatility ofBorderlands’firearms play a key role in the franchise’s memorability. Now, one fan has managed to create an exact replica of one ofBorderlands’fictional gun manufacturer’s weapon designs.
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A Reddit user named lootgruppe has 3D printed an exact replica of a Maliwan sniper rifle. While the replica lacks any of the embellishments or colors that are typically expected of an in-gameMaliwansniper rifle, the design itself is unmistakable. Once the model has been sanded and painted, the end result should be a truly impressive replica of an in-game weapon.
This isn’t the first time that fans have recreated certain items from any givenBorderlandsgame. Just a week ago, one fan3D printed aBorderlandsOutrunner, a vehicle that’s been in the seriessince the very first installment. It’s amazing to see just how much fan-madeBorderlandscontent continues to get produced on an active basis, despite the age of the series.
It’s impressive how much fans have managed to accomplish in terms of celebrating theBorderlandsseries. Though, it certainly helps that theBorderlandsuniverse is filled to the brim with memorable moments and pieces of world building for fans to pull from and create something uniquely its own. For instance, one fan managed to make acustom Loader Bot made out of Lego.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for theBorderlandsseries going forward. Not only isBorderlands 3the fastest selling 2K game of all time, but it also continues to receive updates that include additional content for players to enjoy in-game. Considering the five year gap betweenBorderlands 3andBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel, it’s unlikely that the gaming community will see another mainline installment in theBorderlandsfranchise anytime soon. In the meantime, fans will still continue to make content such as art, cosplay, and weapon replicas as a way to show their appreciation forBorderlands.
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