Borderlands Movie: 25 Epic Easter Eggs and Game References You Might Have Missed
Borderlands Movie: 25 Epic Easter Eggs and Game References You Might Have Missed
The long-awaited Borderlands movie has finally hit theaters, bringing the chaotic world of Pandora to life on the big screen. While our review of the film highlighted some of its shortcomings, there's no denying that director Eli Roth and his team have packed the adaptation with numerous nods to the beloved video game franchise. Let's dive into the most exciting Easter eggs, game references, and hidden details that fans of the series will appreciate.
Characters and Cameos
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Marcus: The arms dealer makes an appearance, giving Lilith a ride and later showing up outside his munitions store in Sanctuary.
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Ellie and Scooter: These fan-favorite siblings from the games make a brief appearance during the Sanctuary celebrations.
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Moxxi: While not exactly hidden, it's great to see this iconic character brought to life in the film.
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General Knoxx: A reimagined version of the character from "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" DLC appears as a Crimson Lance commander.
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Mick Zaford: Eagle-eyed viewers might spot a wanted poster for this Borderlands 2 character in Sanctuary.
Fun Fact: Janina Gavankar, who plays Knoxx, has voiced characters in other major video game franchises like Star Wars Battlefront and God of War.
Locations
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Promethea: The film opens on this planet, a major location from Borderlands 3.
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Fyrestone: The first named location players encounter in the original game makes an appearance.
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Sanctuary: This sprawling location from Borderlands 2 serves as a key setting in the movie.
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Caustic Caverns: The Dahl mining operation from Borderlands 2 is featured in the film.
Weapons and Enemies
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Vladof Infinity Pistol: Lilith's weapon of choice is a nod to this legendary in-game item.
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The Badonkadonk: Tiny Tina's signature weapon from the games makes an explosive appearance.
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Weapon Manufacturers: Look out for guns from Maliwan, Hyperion, and Atlas throughout the film.
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Psychos: These iconic Borderlands enemies are present, including some "Mini Psychos."
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Skags and Rakks: Pandora's wildlife is well-represented, with these creatures roaming the wasteland.
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Thresher: This formidable enemy from the games makes a terrifying appearance.
Other Game References
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Claptrap vs. Stairs: The robot's greatest nemesis returns to hilarious effect.
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Money Sound: Listen for the familiar audio cue from the games when Lilith is offered a bounty.
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ECHONet: This communication system from the games plays a crucial role in the plot.
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Catch-A-Ride: Scooter's vehicle spawning service gets a nod, complete with his catchphrase.
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Gun Vending Machine: These ubiquitous game elements appear, with Claptrap even trying to flirt with one.
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Eridians and Vault Technology: The movie stays true to the games' lore regarding these ancient aliens and their powerful artifacts.
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Lilith's Powers: Her ability to Phasewalk and her Firehawk alias are faithful adaptations from the game series.
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DAHL Corporation: References to this in-game company can be spotted throughout the film.
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Krom: This bandit leader from the first game appears in a reimagined form.
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The Destroyer: While not fully shown, this final boss from the original Borderlands makes its presence known in the Vault.
While the Borderlands movie may have its flaws, it's clear that the filmmakers put a lot of effort into packing the film with references that fans of the game series will appreciate. From character cameos to iconic locations and weapons, the movie serves as a visual feast for those familiar with the world of Pandora.
Did you spot any Easter eggs or references we missed? Share your findings in the comments below!
Check out our full review of the Borderlands movie and see how it stacks up as a video game adaptation!