If there’s one thing that theBorderlandsis known for, it is the laundry list of memorable characters that occupy the world of the game. With every newBorderlandsiteration, the playable Vault Hunters from the previous installments become interactive NPCs, giving greater depth to their respective characters. Now, one fan has accurately replicated an iconic weapon from a fan-favorite vault hunter.
Zero was first introduced inBorderlands 2as one of that game’s first four Vault Hunters. While Zero’s background was decently fleshed out inBorderlands 2, most of the actual plot didn’t involve his character very much. Following the release ofBorderlands 3andTales from the Borderlands, his character’s personality and presence became more noticeable by comparison. While Zero had a slightly different look in the thirdBorderlandsgame, one crucial aspect of his character returned: his sword.
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AReddituser named LaserGadgets made an incredibly detailed replica of Zero’s sword. With the serrated edge of the blade a glowing shade of blue, as well as portions of the sword hilt, this replica is quite accurate to how it looks in-game. The Redditor even included the Vault symbol on the top part of the sword hilt as a way to pay homage to the series overall.
With so many unique and interesting characters for fans to pull from,Borderlandscosplaysare quite commonplace within the gaming community. However, with a character like Zero who uses such a distinct weapon, cosplays of his character can be difficult without the sword. As such, it would be amazing to see a Zero cosplay with this replica sword being used by a professional cosplayer.
The katana replica is a reminder of how impressive the longevity theBorderlandsseries has had over the last several years. It’s been over a decade since the originalBorderlandsreleased and in that time, and the series has expanded to monumental heights and impacted numerous members of the gaming community. Its popularity has even reached the point where an officially licensed,Borderlands-themed tabletop gamehas been created.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds forBorderlandsgoing forward. Right now, the last Vault Card forBorderlands 3is in the works, and the spinoffTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis on the way. Still, it’s unlikely that another mainline installment in the series will release anytime soon, given the huge gap in time between the release the release ofBorderlands: The Pre-Sequeland Borderlands 3. When it does come, though, fans will likely see Zero and his sword in action once again.
Borderlands 3is out now for PC, PS4, PS5 Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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