May 12, 2021

TRUE TRIALS MINI-EVENTS! REVENGE OF THE CARTELS RETURNS JUNE 24!

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You've taken on all kinds of challenges in your time, Vault Hunter, but do you have the skills and end-game gear to beat the Guardians' True Trials? During the True Trials, a six-week series of limited-time mini-events, the final boss in one of the Proving Ground Trials encounter will receive massive buffs to their damage and health. We're talking health totals in the billions, akin to Hemovorous the Invincible, the raid boss introduced in Director's Cut. All these challenges lead up to the return of the fan-favorite Revenge of the Cartels seasonal event, which goes live on June 24!

For the next six weeks, one Proving Grounds Trial per week will be selected to become a True Trial, and only the most elite Vault Hunters should even think about taking it on. Without a top-tier build and loot, it's going to get rough in there—so newer players may want to avoid whichever Proving Grounds Trial has been selected for that week's mini-event, as the boss buffs can't be deactivated for that weekly duration.

Should you prove victorious in your battle against the amped-up final boss, your reward will be two Legendary items handpicked by the Borderlands 3 development team. There are two possible pieces of loot each week, one from the base game and the other from an add-on. In addition, the chest at the end of each week's True Trial will be full of Legendaries, regardless of how quickly you completed it or how many objectives you scored!

The rewards will change each week, but one will always be from the base game's loot pool, while the other will be from one of Borderlands 3's six add-ons. Note that if you don't own a particular item’s respective add-on, you'll be able to claim your hard-earned loot but won't be able to equip it until you own the add-on it comes from.

A new True Trials mini-event will be activated every Thursday from May 13 to June 24. We'll update the schedule below as each week's True Trial is revealed. It's all leading up to The Revengence of Revenge of the Cartels, giving you another chance to thwart Joey Ultraviolet and his gangs of loyal goons at the lavish Villa Ultraviolet hideout.

The Revengence of Revenge of the Cartels is just one of many exciting updates coming on June 24, so be sure to check back for more info as we get closer to the big day. Until then, good luck in the True Trials and try not to get absolutely flattened by those final bosses!

WEEK 1 - TRUE TRIAL OF SURVIVAL
Dates: 9:00 AM PT May 13 to 8:59 AM PT May 20
Location: Devil's Razor (Pandora)
Base game Legendary: The Lob
Add-on Legendary: Lucky 7 (Moxxi's Heist of The Handsome Jackpot)

WEEK 2 - ???
Dates: 9:00 AM PT May 20 to 8:59 AM PT May 27

WEEK 3 - ???
Dates: 9:00 AM PT May 27 to 8:59 AM PT June 3

WEEK 4 - ???
Dates: 9:00 AM PT June 3 to 8:59 AM PT June 10

WEEK 5 - ???
Dates: 9:00 AM PT June 10 to 8:59 AM PT June 17

WEEK 6 - ???
Dates: 9:00 AM PT June 17 to 8:59 AM PT June 24

Apr 8, 2021

Borderlands 3: Director's Cut Out Now!

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Borderlands 3 gets even bigger with the Director's Cut add-on, featuring a raid boss encounter, additional story missions, behind-the-scenes extras, and three sets of themed collectibles!

Test your mettle against the most fearsome of all Varkids. Her name has long been whispered in blood-soaked legend; now Hemovorous the Invincible has awoken. This colossal raid boss has made her lair on Pandora, and only the fiercest big game hunters have a chance of kicking her chitinous butt in the pursuit of top-tier loot. Better bring some friends to this fight and be ready to get caked in Varkid guts—it's going to get messy!

Meanwhile, Ava is convinced she has a lead on some potentially supernatural slayings and has decided to document her findings in serialized podcast form. Consider yourself her gun-toting co-host as you investigate strange happenings on Pandora, Promethea, Eden-6, and Nekrotafeyo in search of answers (and loot) with the help of some familiar faces.

In the Director’s Cut, Vault Hunters can scour the galaxy to solve a string of murders, score loot with three new Vault Cards, and enjoy never-before-seen insights into the development of Borderlands 3. You can also peruse Borderlands 3's beginnings, bloopers, and cut content with a compilation of behind-the-scenes selections. And that’s not all! You can also explore a gallery full of concept art, storyboards, lost maps, and footage of Borderlands 3 from throughout its development.

Included in the Director’s Cut are three Vault Cards, which are your ticket to upcoming bundles of themed loot! Once the Vault Cards are released, they can be activated and leveled up to unlock a bevy of cosmetics plus some supremely powerful gear. The first Vault Card will debut with the launch of Director's Cut, featuring items that honor some of Borderlands' most beloved fallen heroes. When multiple Vault Cards are available, you'll have the option to select which one you want to be active.

This content requires Borderlands 3 to play and is included in Season Pass 2. The first of the three Vault Cards included in Director's Cut is now available, with the remaining two scheduled to launch by the end of 2021.

What's New

Go toe-to-pincer with Hemovorous the Invincible, a gargantuan Varkid raid boss who drops some of the best loot in the game (provided you can actually kill her)
Visit new locations on multiple planets to investigate a series of seemingly paranormal murders and help Ava launch her Mysteriouslier podcast
Enjoy a collection of behind-the-scenes content from Borderlands 3's development, including concept art, storyboards, clips, and more
Work your way through three Vault Cards featuring themed loot and powerful gear! Collect tons of added cosmetics, including new Vault Hunter Heads and Skins, weapon skins and trinkets, lively emotes, ECHO Device skins, and room decorations to display proudly aboard Sanctuary III

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361831/Borderlands_3_Directors_Cut/

Apr 1, 2021

Take advantage of the Show Me the Eridium mini-event!

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From April 1 to April 8, you can take advantage of the limited-time Show Me the Eridium mini-event in Borderlands 3 to help fill up your glowing purple coffers! Once this mini-event is activated via a quick update, you can expect Eridium drops from standard enemies, increased Eridium drops in Mayhem Mode, discounted Eridium costs to use Moxxi's Vault Line slot machine, and a discount on all the items sold by Crazy Earl in the Cargo Bay of Sanctuary III.

This is the perfect time to snag tons of the rare Eridium element, especially if you're preparing for an incoming raid boss. As part of the Director's Cut add-on launching on April 8, you can take on a raid boss encounter against a humongous Varkid known as Hemovorous the Invincible. In order to open the door to Hemovorous' lair on Pandora, your group (bringing friends to this fight is highly recommended) will need to deposit 500 Eridium to prove you're serious about taking on this endgame challenge.

By stocking up on Eridium now before Director's Cut drops, you'll have the means to confront the raid boss straight away or fill out your collection of Eridium-bought cosmetic items so you can fight Hemovorous in style. The Show Me the Eridium mini-event will run from 9:00 AM PT on April 1 (no foolin'!) to 8:59 AM PT on April 8, ending just before the launch of Director's Cut. And if you don't own Director's Cut yet, you can get it individually or as part of Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition or Season Pass 2!

Jan 21, 2021

Borderlands 3 Update and Hotfixes: January 21, 2021

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Today we will release an update for Borderlands 3, which will be live on all platforms by 12:00 PM PST. This update addresses some concerns reported by the community.

In addition to today’s update, we are activating three weeks of Arms Race mini-events! The first mini-event, Clear Skies, begins with today’s hotfixes. During the Clear Skies mini-event, all enemies will have a chance to drop better loot and the Murdercane's circle will take longer to close in so you have precious extra time to scavenge and explore. As a reminder, the Co-op Loot Drop event will be ending today at 8:59 AM PT.

Update Notes

Updated vehicle spawners to not activate while another player has started travel to another map
Added Anointment support to the Linc Legendary pistol
Adjusted the damage of thrown Tediore weapons
Addressed a reported concern that the Action Skill End apply Terror Anointment was only applying one stack of Terror
Updated the Siren’s Infusion and Forceful Expression skills to work with the Cryo element
Updated the Siren's Ascendant skill to work with Expedite
Updated the Gunner’s Iron Cub to receive Action Skill Damage boosts from Class Mods
Adjusted the Gunner's skills Desperate Measures, Stroke the Embers, and Scorching RPMs to work with Iron Cub
Addressed a reported concern that the Beastmaster's Cmdl3t Class Mod was causing pets to behave strangely
Adjusted the Operative's Devil Raider skin’s appearance on head customizations
Addressed a reported concern that the Hot Spring grenade mod would continue to heal players after the Area of Effect ended
Players entering Arms Race will now start with a full-heal
Skill points gained during Arm Race have been changed to update without the need for a Save/Quit
Updated the mini-map to follow party member's locations while in spectator mode
Made a change to the timer bar in Arms Race to correctly show the amount of time remaining during the "Kill Heavyweight Harker" objective
Mission weapons will no longer stay in a player's inventory during Arms Race
Addressed a reported concern that action skills would not properly unlock while in Arms Race when a level one character gained a level

Hotfixes

Activates the Clear Skies Arms Race Mini-Event until January 28 at 8:59 AM PT

Gear Adjustments

Baby Maker

Increased weapon damage and fire rate

Sledge’s Shotgun

Increased weapon damage

Scorpio

Increased weapon damage

BearCat

Increased weapon damage

Dec 17, 2020

Borderlands 3 Hotfixes: December 17, 2020

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Today in Borderlands 3, we're activating the Co-op Loot Drop mini-event, addressing some reported concerns, and adjusting various DLC weapons! These changes will be live on all platforms by 12:00 PM PT. To apply hotfixes, wait at the main menu until you see a sign that reads, “Hotfixes Applied!” If you are experiencing any issues or want to provide feedback, please submit a ticket to https://support.2k.com/.

The Co-op Loot Drop mini-event will cause all Badass enemies to drop more loot while players are playing co-op in online multiplayer or in local split-screen. This event will end on January 21 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET.

Activates the Co-op Loot Drop Mini-Event until January 21 at 9:00 AM PT.
Blocked a hole in the floor in Vaulthalla that was sometimes causing players to fall through the map
Prevented players from using Heavyweight Harker’s mount to enter the boss' bubble shields in Arms Race
Addressed a concern that the Singularity grenade would sometimes cause Heavyweight Harker to fall through the map in Arms Race

Weapon Adjustments

Slow Hand

Increased weapon damage
Increased healing percentage of damage dealt

Cheap Tips

Increased the amount and drop chance of casino chips

Creamer

Increased weapon damage
Increased healing percentage of damage dealt

Embers Purge

Increased the damage dealt by the pool of lava it spawns

Heartbreaker

Increased weapon damage
Increased healing percentage of damage dealt

Boomer

Increased weapon damage

Lucky 7

Increased the chance to get bonus effects after reloading

Scoville

Reduced ammo consumption from 4 to 2

AutoAimè

Increased weapon damage

ION LASER

Increased weapon damage

Soulrender

Increased the amount of damage from spawned skulls

Flama Diddle

Increased weapon damage

Hydrafrost

Increased weapon damage
Increased shock or incendiary damage duration
Added fire projectiles to each buff

Insider

Increased weapon damage

Love Drill

Increased the chance for bonus shock damage

Little Yeeti

Increased weapon damage

Clairvoyance

Increase weapon damage

Nov 9, 2020

Out Now! Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2, Ultimate Edition, and more!

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It's a big day for Borderlands 3, with the launch of Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Season Pass 2, Designer's Cut, Multiverse Final Form cosmetics, and more!

Next-Level Mayhem has officially arrived! Borderlands 3 just got even bigger, as Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Season Pass 2, Designer's Cut, and the Multiverse Final Form cosmetics are all out now!

If you're not up to speed on all the new Borderlands 3 editions or the exciting additions in Season Pass 2, here's a quick refresher on each. For more details, check out our comprehensive Borderlands 3 Next-Gen FAQ.

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition delivers the quintessential Borderlands 3 experience. It grants you access to all released Borderlands 3 content as of November 10, 2020, including the award-winning base game, four campaign add-ons via Season Pass 1, Designer's Cut (out now) and Director's Cut (coming Spring 2021) DLC in Season Pass 2, and multiple bonus cosmetic packs—including the new Multiverse Final Form cosmetics.

Season Pass 2 and Designer's Cut

Enhance your copy of Borderlands 3 with Season Pass 2, which includes both the all-new Designer's Cut and upcoming Director's Cut add-ons for a new year of mayhem! Experience new modes and missions, create deadly new builds, rock fresh styles with the Multiverse Final Form cosmetics, and more! Season Pass 2 requires Borderlands 3 to play and can either be purchased separately or as part of Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition.

Season Pass 2's first half, Designer's Cut, is available now, featuring a new skill tree for each Vault Hunter and Arms Race—an all new roguelike challenge where you and your friends drop in with nothing and have to battle to find and extract loot. Designer’s Cut can be purchased separately or as part of Season Pass 2.

For full Arms Race details, check out our recap of The Borderlands Show Episode 8's extensive coverage of Arms Race. If you want to know more about the new skill trees for Amara the Siren, FL4K the Beastmaster, Moze the Gunner, and Zane the Operative in the Designer's Cut, read the paired-up breakdowns in our Amara/FL4K and Moze/Zane articles, complete with developer commentary.

Then in Spring 2021, get ready for the Director's Cut, a gameplay focused add-on that includes additional missions, end-game content, and behind-the-scenes extras!

Multiverse Final Form cosmetics

The Multiverse Final Form cosmetics imagine what our heroes would've looked like if they never became Vault Hunters! Each eye-catching pack contains a Vault Hunter Body with a new Head to match. These cosmetics can be mixed and matched with other Body and Heads as desired and can also be paired with skins.

All four Multiverse Final Form cosmetic packs will be granted to owners of the original Season Pass or Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition, as well as owners of Season Pass 2 or Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition.

For a closer look at the Multiverse Final Form cosmetics, including their alt-history lore and how snazzy they look when paired with existing skins, check out our Multiverse Final Forms article.

Arms Race ECHOcast Update and Mayhem 11

As an added bonus, the Borderlands 3 November 9, 2020 update includes some extra features available to all Borderlands 3 players!

The Borderlands 3 Twitch ECHOcast Extension offers some mayhem-tastic ways for viewers to interact with Borderlands 3 streamers and adds brand-new functionality in support of Arms Race. When streamers are playing Arms Race, the existing Moxxtail Event, Badass Viewer Event, and Pinata Event all work the same way, but the Rare Chest Event is replaced by the new Extractor Breach Event. When the streamer successfully extracts precious gear during a run through the Stormblind Complex, the Extractor Breach Event gives viewers a chance to score a copy of that gear for their in-game bank! In addition, the ECHOcast Extension now displays critical Arms Race information, including player location, respawner points, extraction locations, and the movement of the encroaching Murdercane.

We're also pushing Mayhem Mode to 11! This update lets you experience Mayhem 10 difficulty and loot without any of the Mayhem Modifiers, with slightly lower drop rates as a tradeoff for the mildly reduced challenge.