What changed in Borderlands 2 in 2019

17 updates · 5 main milestones · Apr 3, 2019 to Jul 3, 2019

  1. 3 events
    Points and Rewards Systemquality of life

    Earn points for activities like watching videos and reading articles, redeemable for in-game rewards.

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    Vault Insider Program Launchnew content

    Introduction of the Vault Insider Program offering rewards for Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

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    Gold Keys and Legendary Weapons Rewardsnew content

    VIP members can obtain Gold Keys and unlock elusive Legendary weapons like Dahl Torrent, Maliwan Norfleet, and Vladof Mongol.

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  2. 7 events
    New Level Cap and OP LevelsgameplayMilestone

    Increased level cap and two new endgame OP levels added.

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    Effervescent Tier of Weapons and Equipmentnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of a new better-than-Legendary Effervescent tier for loot.

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    New Areas and Enemies Introducednew contentMilestone

    Explore new areas and battle new enemies and bosses in the DLC.

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    Level 30 Vault Hunter Creation Optiongameplay

    Option to create a new level 30 character to start the DLC immediately.

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    New Aesthetic Options for Vault Hunters and Vehiclesnew content

    New customization options available for characters and vehicles.

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    Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    New campaign DLC for Borderlands 2 available for free until July 8.

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    New Fast Travel Location: Fight for Sanctuarygameplay

    Access the new DLC content via the new 'Fight for Sanctuary' location.

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  3. 7 events
    Improved Anti-Aliasingvisuals

    Enhanced anti-aliasing with better edge line implementation and character model outlines.

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    Remastered 4K Characters and Vehiclesvisuals

    Features remastered 4K textures for characters and vehicles.

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    Remastered 4K Weapon Meshes and Texturesvisuals

    Includes remastered 4K weapon meshes and textures.

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    Release of Ultra HD Texture PackvisualsMilestone

    The Ultra HD Texture Pack is a free visual upgrade for Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel, featuring remastered textures and improved graphics.

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    Improved Screen Space Ambient Occlusionvisuals

    New SSAO method for more realistic ambient lighting.

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    Remastered 4K Environment Texturesvisuals

    Includes remastered 4K environment textures, geometry, and skyboxes.

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    Higher Resolution Dynamic Shadowsvisuals

    Improved quality and smoothness of dynamic shadows during movement.

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