Saber Interactive has taken a playful swipe at Randy Pitchford, the head of Gearbox and creator of the Borderlands series, inside its new rideshare-themed game, according to a report from ixbt.games.
The outlet reports that the jab appears to be a direct response to an earlier comment Pitchford made about Saber. The specific nature of the original dig from Pitchford is not detailed in the report, but ixbt.games frames the in-game reference as a deliberate act of retaliation that the studio has not forgotten.
The reference is reportedly tucked into a game described as a rideshare "stimulator" — a likely typo for "simulator" in the original reporting. The game appears to be a recent release from Saber, though the exact title and platform were not specified in the summary provided.
This kind of back-and-forth is not uncommon in the games industry, where developers and executives occasionally trade public barbs. The exchange between Saber and Pitchford has now moved from social media or interviews into the game itself, giving players a chance to spot the Easter egg during normal gameplay.
For players, the jab is likely a minor, hidden detail rather than a central part of the experience. It serves more as an inside joke for those following industry drama than as a major feature.
Saber Interactive is known for a range of titles, including work on remasters and licensed games, though the report does not connect this specific title to any of those projects.
What to watch next: whether Pitchford or Gearbox responds publicly to the in-game reference, or if Saber expands on the joke in future updates or patches.
