How an Art-Style Change Revived Borderlands 1
TL;DR
The article details how Gearbox Software radically changed the art style of Borderlands 1 from a grounded, realistic look to a bold, comic-book style just before its alpha release, a decision that was risky but ultimately pivotal in defining the franchise's iconic visual identity and success.
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