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IOI Targets Late-Summer 007 First Light on Switch 2, Prioritizes Quality
gaming20 days ago

IOI Targets Late-Summer 007 First Light on Switch 2, Prioritizes Quality

IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak says 007 First Light is targeting a late-summer release on Switch 2 and will take the time needed to ensure a quality version, promising not to rush like Borderlands 4’s delays. The note comes after Hitman: World of Assassination showed performance issues on Switch 2, which led to patches. The window could slide to August or later depending on development pace, but the team is devoted to delivering a strong port.

via Nintendo Life|
#007-first-light#borderlands-4#gaming
Borderlands 4 AI Controversy: Patch Notes Scrutiny and Pitchford Backlash
news22 days ago

Borderlands 4 AI Controversy: Patch Notes Scrutiny and Pitchford Backlash

Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford sparked backlash after posting an AI-generated image and amid fan scrutiny that Borderlands 4 patch notes may have been AI-written. Critics highlighted generic AI phrasing and even term mix-ups (e.g., ‘acid’ vs. the in-game ‘Corrosive’). Pitchford later clarified Gearbox’s policy bars AI in any customer-facing content and said his AI use was on a personal device, not work hardware, underscoring the ongoing gamer skepticism toward AI in games.

via Kotaku|
#artificial-intelligence#borderlands-4#gearbox-entertainment
Backlash Grows Over Borderlands 4 DLC’s Price and Short Playtime
gaming1 month ago

Backlash Grows Over Borderlands 4 DLC’s Price and Short Playtime

Borderlands 4's first story DLC, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, is drawing backlash for a $29.99 price tag and roughly 2.5 hours of content, despite adding a new Vault Hunter (C4SH the Rogue), enemies, weapons, and a new area (Whispering Glacier). Critics say the content doesn’t justify the price, and some Super Deluxe Edition buyers feel misled since the DLC isn’t included.

via MP1st|
#borderlands-4#c4sh-the-rogue#content-length
Borderlands 4's $30 DLC Sparks Backlash Over Value
games1 month ago

Borderlands 4's $30 DLC Sparks Backlash Over Value

Borderlands 4’s first big post-launch expansion, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, adds a new region and a fresh Vault Hunter but critics say the package is barely worth its $30 price tag: the main quest can be completed in about 2–3 hours and the new area is only a fraction the size of the opening map, prompting mixed reactions on Steam even as PSN ratings are higher. Gearbox frames the DLC as a focused horror-adventure rather than loot farming, and a Vault Hunter Pack offering both story packs and two new characters for $50 may offer better value for players planning to buy both expansions.

via Kotaku|
#borderlands-4#dlc#games
Borderlands 4's First Major DLC Introduces C4SH and an Icy Vault Adventure
technology2 months ago

Borderlands 4's First Major DLC Introduces C4SH and an Icy Vault Adventure

Gearbox's Borderlands 4 kicks off its first major DLC, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, releasing March 26, 2026 on PS5. The expansion adds story missions, a new Vault Hunter named C4SH who uses a deck of cards for abilities, and a new icy zone called The Whispering Glacier. A shared-progression update will sync map progress, SDU tokens, Hover Drives, cosmetics, and activity across all characters. Access requires character level 13 or completing the “A Lot to Process” mission, or choosing a level-13 Vault Hunter from the main menu.

via Push Square|
#borderlands-4#c4sh#dlc
Borderlands 4’s Mad Ellie DLC arrives March 26 with icy Vault and new Vault Hunter
technology2 months ago

Borderlands 4’s Mad Ellie DLC arrives March 26 with icy Vault and new Vault Hunter

Borderlands 4’s Story Pack 1, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, launches March 26, adding a new Vault Hunter (C4SH), the icy Whispering Glacier zone, two major bosses and 16 minibosses, 28 cosmetic items, and new Legendary/Pearlescent loot, plus a cross‑progression update; access requires owning the DLC and completing the Fadefields mission, with Story Pack 2 teased for 2026; available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

via Gematsu|
#borderlands-4#c4sh#mad-ellie
Borderlands 4 Gets Pearlescent Loot With Legend of the Stone Demon DLC
gaming3 months ago

Borderlands 4 Gets Pearlescent Loot With Legend of the Stone Demon DLC

Borderlands 4's Legend of the Stone Demon DLC (Bounty Pack 2) adds a Kairos-based story mission with three mini-bosses and a final boss, plus Pearlescent loot across the game—including a Vault Card with 24 cosmetics and four re-rollable gear items, along with new Vault Hunter skins, a vehicle skin, and a Drone skin. Pearlescent loot isn’t gated to Bounty Pack 2 owners and will appear in other content and a future world event; the premium add-on launches February 26, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (the first Bounty Pack was free).

via Restart.run|
#borderlands-4#bounty-pack-2#gaming
Take-Two Pauses Switch 2 Version of Borderlands 4, Shifts Focus to Post-Launch Content
gaming3 months ago

Take-Two Pauses Switch 2 Version of Borderlands 4, Shifts Focus to Post-Launch Content

Take-Two says the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 is on pause as the publisher focuses on quality post-launch updates and ongoing optimization, while continuing collaboration with Nintendo. The pause follows the Switch 2 reveal and a delayed launch, with other Switch 2 titles like PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26 planned; GTA VI remains targeted for 2026.

via theverge.com|
#borderlands-4#gaming#gearbox
Take-Two Pauses Borderlands 4 on Switch 2, Defends GTA Online Content Rules
business3 months ago

Take-Two Pauses Borderlands 4 on Switch 2, Defends GTA Online Content Rules

Take-Two pauses development of the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Borderlands 4 and removes it from its upcoming slate to focus on post-launch updates, while signaling more Switch 2 titles in the future. CEO Strauss Zelnick also addressed Rockstar’s removal of a GTA Online user-created mission involving Charlie Kirk, emphasizing adherence to Terms of Service. In earnings, Take-Two reported $1.76B in net bookings as GTA 6’s release approaches and GTA 5 remains a major seller.

via Variety|
#borderlands-4#business#charlie-kirk-content
Borderlands 4 gears up for 2026 with a mix of free upgrades and paid DLC
gaming3 months ago

Borderlands 4 gears up for 2026 with a mix of free upgrades and paid DLC

Borderlands 4 unveils a busy 2026 roadmap: the first major update adds Photo Mode, followed by a stream of free QoL improvements (level cap increase, cross‑platform saves, shared progression, more free events) and substantial endgame additions (new raid bosses, takedowns). Paid content includes Bounty Pack 2 with new mission and cosmetics, Pearlescent gear, and the Mad Ellie and Vault of the Damned Story Pack, plus a new playable character, C4SH, with plans extending into Q2–Q3 2026.

via Eurogamer|
#2026-roadmap#borderlands-4#cross-platform-saves
Borderlands 4's 2026 Update Boosts Loot, Adds Roadmap, But Questions Loom About Its Future
gaming3 months ago

Borderlands 4's 2026 Update Boosts Loot, Adds Roadmap, But Questions Loom About Its Future

Gearbox's first major 2026 update for Borderlands 4 boosts loot drops via higher UVHM difficulty, reworks Harlowe's Zero-Point, and adds a photo mode, while a revamped roadmap outlines a Pearlescent gear update, a second Bounty Pack, and the Mad Ellie story DLC. Despite these improvements, the piece remains concerned about the game’s live-service momentum and long-term viability.

via PCGamesN|
#borderlands-4#gaming#gearbox
Borderlands 4 Trains the Loot Train for 2026 with Cross-Saves, Level Boosts and New Loot
news3 months ago

Borderlands 4 Trains the Loot Train for 2026 with Cross-Saves, Level Boosts and New Loot

Borderlands 4’s January 29 update adds a new photo mode, while Gearbox’s 2026 roadmap outlines major free updates: Pearlescents arrive with the March expansion Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, along with a new Vault Hunter (C4SH). The plan also includes level-cap increases, cross-platform saves, shared world progression, more free events, and expanded endgame content (a new raid boss and a Takedown) through 2026, though no exact dates are given and timing remains to be seen.

via Kotaku|
#borderlands-4#cross-platform-saves#endgame-content