Borderlands 4: Unveiling Endgame Content and Exciting Post-Launch Plans
Hey everyone! It looks like Borderlands 4 isn't just stopping after you beat the main story. Gearbox is planning a bunch of cool stuff to keep us Vault Hunters busy on Kairos. I'm talking endgame content, new story packs, and even the return of some classic features!
Endgame Shenanigans
So, what happens after the credits roll? Well, Borderlands 4 wants you to keep chasing that sweet, sweet loot. We're getting weekly challenge missions, unlockable Specializations to tweak our builds, and, get this, Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode is coming back!
Now, Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode isn't just a simple difficulty spike. They've changed it up! Instead of replaying the whole campaign, you'll rank up through curated mission challenges. These will really put your character build to the test. Plus, each rank gives you exclusive Firmware, which are like set bonuses for your gear.
To spice things up, we're also getting Weekly Wildcards – rotating missions with guaranteed Legendary rewards. And if you're feeling brave, Moxxi's Big Encore will boost a boss each week with increased drop rates. Finally, Maurice's Black Market Machine will send you on a hunt across Kairos for hidden loot. It sounds like there will be plenty to do, whether you're a solo player or like teaming up with friends.
Post-Launch Roadmap: What's Coming?
Gearbox has a robust roadmap of free content and paid downloadable content rolling out following the launch of Borderlands 4 so they can continue their adventures on Kairos. There's plenty to look forward to after launch, including both free and paid content. They're dropping two types of DLC: Story Packs and Bounty Packs.
The first Story Pack is called "Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned" and it brings back the one and only Ellie! It's got a cosmic horror theme, a new region of Kairos to explore, and a brand-new playable Vault Hunter. Plus, you'll get new skins and other cosmetics.
Bounty Packs will give us more narrative-based missions that flesh out the Borderlands universe. You'll learn more about the new characters on Kairos, starting with Rush, the leader of the Outbounders. Each pack includes new missions, a new boss, Legendary gear, and a Vault Card with cosmetics and rerollable gear.
But wait, there's more! We're also getting free Seasonal Mini-Events, starting with Horrors of Kairos in October. These events will add new Legendary Weapons, cosmetics, and even weather variants. And if you're looking for a real challenge, Invincible Bosses are making a comeback. These super-tough bosses will drop powerful new Legendaries, and a new Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode level will release alongside each one.
Borderlands 4 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on September 12th, with a Switch 2 release on October 3rd. I am excited to play this game and will probably be a main game for me for the next months.
Source: Gamatsu