What changed in Borderlands 3 in 2020
405 updates · 59 main milestones · Mar 13, 2020 to Dec 17, 2020
- 21 eventsHydrafrost Weapon Adjustmentsbalance change
Increased weapon damage, increased shock or incendiary damage duration, and added fire projectiles to each buff.
SteamPrevented Boss Bubble Shield Exploitbug fixPrevented players from using Heavyweight Harker’s mount to enter the boss' bubble shields in Arms Race.
SteamSlow Hand Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased weapon damage and healing percentage of damage dealt.
SteamCheap Tips Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased the amount and drop chance of casino chips.
SteamFixed Hole in Vaulthallabug fixBlocked a hole in the floor in Vaulthalla that was causing players to fall through the map.
SteamEmbers Purge Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased the damage dealt by the pool of lava it spawns.
SteamFixed Singularity Grenade Issuebug fixAddressed a concern that the Singularity grenade would sometimes cause Heavyweight Harker to fall through the map in Arms Race.
SteamLucky 7 Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased the chance to get bonus effects after reloading.
SteamHeartbreaker Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased weapon damage and healing percentage of damage dealt.
SteamCo-op Loot Drop Mini-Event Activatedseasonal eventAll Badass enemies will drop more loot while playing co-op until January 21.
SteamCreamer Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased weapon damage and healing percentage of damage dealt.
Steam - 5 eventsArms Race Gameplay Introductionnew contentMilestone
A new roguelike gameplay mode where players start without gear and must loot to survive.
SteamMayhem Mode Update to 11balance changeMayhem 11 allows players to experience difficulty without modifiers, with slightly lower drop rates.
SteamBorderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneThe Ultimate Edition grants access to all Borderlands 3 content released as of November 10, 2020.
SteamNew Skill Trees for Vault HuntersgameplayMilestoneNew playstyles introduced for Amara, FL4K, Moze, and Zane in the Designer's Cut.
SteamMultiverse Final Form Cosmetic Packsnew contentNew cosmetic packs for each Vault Hunter that can be mixed and matched.
Steam - 27 eventsArms Race Mode Introducednew contentMilestone
Arms Race is a new roguelike challenge where players start with nothing and battle for loot.
SteamFixed Host Crash When Ending Iron Bear Action Skillbug fixFixed a reported concern where the host could crash when a client ended the Iron Bear Action Skill.
SteamECHOcast Extension Update for Arms Raceui uxNew functionality added to the Twitch ECHOcast Extension for Arms Race.
Steam14 New Action Skill Damage Anointmentsnew contentAdded 14 new Action Skill Damage Anointments for all skill trees.
SteamMultiverse Final Form Cosmeticsnew contentMilestoneAdded Multiverse Final Form Cosmetics for Season Pass owners.
SteamNew ECHOcast Event: Extractor Breachnew contentAdded a new Arms Race event to the ECHOcast allowing viewers to win streamer items.
SteamECHOcast Update for 4th Skill Treesnew contentAdded support for 4th Skill Trees and Arms Race to Twitch ECHOcast.
SteamFixed Eridium Deposit Appearance Issuebug fixAddressed a reported concern where the Eridium deposit failed to appear during the 'Break Eridium Deposit' objective.
SteamFixed Game Crash When Viewing Fast Travel Stationsbug fixFixed a reported concern where the game could crash when viewing Fast Travel Stations on the ECHO Map.
SteamMultiverse Final Form Cosmetics Availablenew contentNew cosmetic packs that reimagine the Vault Hunters' appearances.
SteamSeason Pass 2 and Designer's Cut Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneSeason Pass 2 includes Designer's Cut and upcoming Director's Cut add-ons.
SteamSeein' Dead Class Mod Adjustmentbalance changeLowered the Kill Skill Damage bonus of the Seein' Dead Class Mod.
SteamFixed Enemy Spawn Issue in 'The Family Jewel'bug fixAddressed a reported concern where enemies did not spawn during the 'Defend BALEX' objective.
SteamMayhem Mode Increased to 11gameplayPlayers can experience Mayhem 10 difficulty without modifiers in Mayhem 11.
SteamZane's Skill Tree Changesbalance changeSwapped positions of skills in Zane's Hitman and Under Cover trees and made various buffs.
SteamDuct Tape Mod Damage Immunitybalance changeDuct Tape Mod now grants Zane immunity to damage from his weapons and grenades.
SteamFixed Photo Mode Activation Issuebug fixAddressed a reported concern where Photo Mode would not activate through the Quick Menu.
SteamUpdated Anointments for Fourth Skill Treebalance changeUpdated Anointments to support the fourth Skill Tree and adjusted activation mechanics.
SteamNew Skill Trees for Each Vault Hunternew contentMilestoneDesigner’s Cut features a new skill tree for Amara, FL4K, Moze, and Zane.
SteamFourth Skill Tree for Each Vault Hunternew contentMilestoneAdded a fourth Skill Tree for each Vault Hunter.
SteamWeapon Damage Increasesbalance changeIncreased weapon damage for multiple weapons including Faisor, ION LASER, Shredifier, and others.
SteamUpdated Ties that Bind Skillbug fixUpdated Ties that Bind to only pass weapon and melee damage to enemies.
SteamBorderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Launchdlc releaseMilestoneBorderlands 3 Ultimate Edition delivers access to all released content as of November 10, 2020.
Steam - 1 eventBordercast Debut of Arms Race Gameplaynew content
First live hands-on gameplay of Arms Race on October 30.
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- 3 eventsDirector's Cut DLC Announcementnew contentMilestone
Details to be revealed later, planned for Spring 2021.
SteamBorderlands 3 Season Pass 2 Launchdlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing Season Pass 2 featuring the Designer's Cut and Director's Cut DLCs.
SteamDesigner’s Cut DLC Featuresnew contentMilestoneIncludes an additional Skill Tree for each Vault Hunter and a new game mode called Arms Race.
Steam - 32 eventsLess Demanding Challenges from Mauricequality of life
Maurice has made returning challenges less grindy for players.
SteamZane's Cold Bore Skill Changesbalance changeIncreased bonus damage for the first bullet of a weapon swap.
SteamGalaxy Brain Modifier Fixbug fixUsing the Galaxy Brain Mayhem Modifier will no longer prevent players from talking to Krieg or entering the loot room.
SteamTechspert Class Mod Changesbalance changeIncreased chance of recharge to SNTNL cooldown’s and active duration.
SteamUnlockable Cosmetics from Challengesnew contentComplete challenges to unlock various cosmetics including weapon trinkets and skins.
SteamTerror Anointments Changesbalance changeIncreased damage bonuses for various Terror anointments.
SteamConference Call Changesbalance changeInitial target will now be hit with the weapon’s extra projectiles.
SteamBloody Harvest Returnsseasonal eventActivates Bloody Harvest, which will be active from October 8 to November 5 at 9:00 AM PT.
SteamBloody Harvest Returns Seasonal Eventseasonal eventMilestoneParticipate in the Bloody Harvest event to bust ghosts and claim new rewards until November 5.
SteamNew Terror Anointmentsnew contentLoot collected in Heck may include powerful 'Terror' anointments that turn debuffs into boons.
SteamFearmonger Weapon Changesbalance changeIncreased number of bullets shot per Terror level and increased weapon damage.
SteamOletta Navigation Fixbug fixOletta will now consistently lead players to the Traitor Weed testing area in the Bounty of Blood DLC.
SteamZane's Like a Ghost Skill Changesbalance changeIncreased chance to ignore a bullet and bonus for each active action skill.
SteamDahl Burst Weapons Changesbalance changeIncreased the burst fire rate of AR, SMG, and Pistol weapons.
SteamCollect Hecktoplasm from Haunted EnemiesgameplayKill haunted enemies to collect Hecktoplasm for Maurice and unlock new challenges.
SteamNew Rewards and Challenges in Bloody Harvestnew contentUnlock new cosmetics and rewards by completing challenges in the Bloody Harvest event.
Steam - 3 eventsNew Hyperion Loaderbot Petsnew contentMilestone
FL4K's new pet types include ION Loader, BUL Loader, and WAR Loader, each with unique abilities.
SteamUpcoming Paid DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneA new paid DLC is coming later this year, bringing additional Skill Trees for each Vault Hunter.
SteamNew Skill Tree for FL4K: Trappernew contentMilestoneIntroducing the Trapper Skill Tree for FL4K, featuring the Gravity Snare Action Skill and new Hyperion Loaderbot pets.
Steam - 21 eventsNew Side Missions and Crew Challengesnew content
Expand Krieg's mind and Tannis' research through surreal side missions and Crew Challenges.
SteamBeastmaster's Dominance Skill Updatebalance changeThe Dominance skill will continue to damage beast targets throughout its duration.
SteamMayhem Modifiers StabilitygameplayMayhem modifiers will no longer change when players join through matchmaking.
SteamNew Cosmetic Items Introducednew contentAcquire brain-busting cosmetic items including Vault Hunter Heads and Skins.
SteamFight For Your Life Redemption ChancegameplayPlayers can redeem themselves in Fight For Your Life when Slayer is active and they have killed an enemy with melee.
SteamPsycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneThe fourth campaign add-on for Borderlands 3 will launch on September 10, sending players into Krieg's consciousness.
SteamAmara's Ties that Bind Augment Adjustmentbalance changeNow only passes gun and melee damages to enemies, preventing unintended damage interactions.
SteamBeastmaster's St4ckbot Class Mod Fixbalance changeThe St4ckbot class mod will no longer reset its damage stack increase from splash or DOT damage.
SteamLegendary Weapons and Gear Availablenew contentScore powerful Legendary weapons and gear that will work outside of Krieg's consciousness.
SteamPlayer Class Icons Updateui uxPlayer class icons will now show with profile pictures for Steam and Epic Games Store PC cross-platform players.
SteamFree Level Cap Increase to 65balance changeMilestonePlayers can now unlock five additional skill points with the new maximum Vault Hunter level of 65.
SteamPsycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe fourth campaign add-on for Borderlands 3 is now available, taking players into Krieg's consciousness.
SteamBeastmaster's Friend-Bot Class Mod Enhancementbalance changeThe Friend-Bot class mod now increases pet damage.
SteamBeastmaster's Headcount Passive Fixbalance changeThe Headcount passive skill no longer prevents Rakk Attack from gaining the proper number of charges.
SteamMayhem Damage Scaling for ShieldsgameplayAdded Mayhem damage scaling support to shields with Nova or Reflect behaviors.
SteamGunner's Drowning in Brass Passive Updatebalance changeNow applies bonus damage to both of Iron Bear’s weapons.
SteamLegendary Shotgun The Garcia Fixbug fixResolved an issue where The Garcia would fire vertically when used by the client in multiplayer.
SteamSupport for Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluckdlc releaseMilestoneAdded support for Borderlands 3’s fourth campaign add-on.
SteamRefill Ammo Prompt Issue Resolvedbug fixAddressed a concern where the 'Refill Ammo' prompt would persist for clients in a multiplayer session.
SteamNew Ammo SDU Upgradesnew contentAdded two more ammo SDU upgrades for various weapon types and two expansion SDU upgrades for the Lost Loot machine.
Steam - 6 eventsKaos Weapon Damage and Explosion Radius Increasebalance change
Increased weapon damage and explosion radius on kill for the Kaos.
SteamMaking It Rain Mini-Eventseasonal eventEnemies drop more in-game cash from September 3 to September 10.
SteamActivates Making It Rain Mini-Eventseasonal eventIncreases Cash drops from normal, Badass, and Anointed enemies. Live until September 10 at 9:00 AM PDT.
SteamIncreased Drop Chance on Bossesbalance changeIncreased drop chance on Bosses in Takedowns, Slaughters, and Trials.
SteamBreath of the Dying DPS and Damage Increasesbalance changeIncreased DPS, orb projectile damage, and orb collision radius for the Breath of the Dying.
Steam - 3 eventsMayhem Made Mild Mini-Eventseasonal event
All Easy modifiers in Mayhem Mode from August 27 to September 3.
SteamMayhem Made Mild Event End Dateseasonal eventThe event will be live until September 3 at 9:00 AM PDT.
SteamActivates Mayhem Made Mild Mini-Eventseasonal eventThe Mayhem Made Mild event will change which modifiers can be rolled in Mayhem Mode to only 'Easy' modifiers.
Steam - 21 eventsIncreased Health for Bounty of Blood Bossesbalance change
Increased the health of Titus, Herb, and Juno in the Bounty of Blood Add-On Content.
SteamSmog Damage Increasebalance changeIncreased weapon damage and doubled amplified damage when weapon shield is at max capacity for Smog.
SteamShow Me The Eridium Mini-Eventseasonal eventIncreased Eridium drops and Eridium item discounts from August 20 to August 27.
SteamGuardian Takedown Gear AdjustmentgameplayReplaced Mayhem 4 gear with Mayhem 6 gear in the Guardian Takedown boss pools.
SteamGlobetrottr Durability Increasebalance changeIncreased the number of shots before the weapon breaks for Globetrottr.
SteamSawbar Damage and Projectile Radius Increasebalance changeIncreased weapon damage and the radius of child projectiles for Sawbar.
SteamStorm & Firestorm Charge Time Reduction and Damage Increasebalance changeReduced charge time and increased weapon damage for Storm & Firestorm.
SteamRecursion Ricochet Cap Increasebalance changeIncreased the ricochet cap from 5 to 7 for Recursion.
SteamLyuda Damage and Reload Time Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased weapon damage and decreased reload time for Lyuda.
SteamGood Juju Critical Hit Bonus Increasebalance changeDoubled the critical hit bonus per body shot for Good Juju.
SteamASMD Damage Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased weapon damage, slowed down the orb, and increased explosion damage for ASMD.
SteamShow Me The Eridium Event Launchseasonal eventThe Summer 2020 Anniversary Event goes live, increasing Eridium drops and offering discounts on Eridium items.
Steam - 3 eventsItem of the Day Discount in Veteran Rewards Machinequality of life
Discount applied to the listed Item of the Day in the Veteran Rewards Machine.
SteamLoot Monster Mayhem Mini-Eventseasonal eventIncreased spawn rates for Loot variant enemies from August 13 to August 20.
SteamLoot Monster Mayhem Event Launchseasonal eventThe Loot Monster Mayhem mini-event begins, increasing the frequency of Loot Enemies until August 20.
Steam - 24 eventsBonus Boss Loot Mini-Eventseasonal event
Most bosses have an increased chance to drop Legendary loot from August 6 to August 13.
SteamBrainstormer Projectile Chain Chance Increasebalance changeIncreased the chance for projectiles to chain for Brainstormer.
SteamUnseen Threat Critical Hit Damage Increasebalance changeIncreased the damage of homing bullets with critical hits for Unseen Threat.
SteamLucian's Call Spread Reduction and Damage Increasebalance changeReduced the spread of projectiles and increased weapon damage for Lucian's Call.
SteamBeastmaster's Interplanetary Stalker Skill Updatebalance changeUpdated the skill so that weapon damage is affected by Big Game while using the Cosmic Stalker Class Mod.
SteamKing Bobo Fight Spawn Fixbug fixDisabled the ability for enemy adds to spawn infinitely during the King Bobo fight.
SteamDiscount on Item of the Daybalance changeDiscounted the listed Item of the Day in the Veteran Rewards Machine.
SteamGunner Bonuses Loss Fixbug fixAddressed a concern where the Gunner would lose bonuses from Sleeping Giant after entering Iron Bear.
SteamBonus Boss Loot Event Beginsseasonal eventThe Bonus Boss Loot mini-event starts, increasing chances of Legendary loot from bosses until August 13.
SteamReflux Projectile Chain Chance Increasebalance changeIncreased the chance for projectiles to chain for Reflux.
SteamMayhem Level Spawn Fixbug fixFixed an issue where switching Mayhem levels could cause some areas to spawn more Eridium than intended.
SteamKing's/Queen's Call Damage Increasebalance changeIncreased weapon damage for King's/Queen's Call.
Steam - 8 eventsIncreased Loot from Proving Ground Bossesbalance change
Increased the amount of loot dropped from Proving Ground bosses in Mayhem Mode.
SteamAdded Rare Chests to ECHOcast Eventnew contentRare Chests from the Bounty of Blood campaign add-on are now part of the Rare Chest ECHOcast event.
SteamAdjusted Beastmaster's Galactic Shadow Skillbalance changeMade enemies less likely to target the player over pets.
SteamAdjusted Legendary Appearance Rate in Vending Machinesbalance changeAdjusted the rate in which Legendaries were appearing in Vending Machines.
SteamECHOcast Overload Mini-Eventseasonal eventBetter chance of scoring loot during Rare Chest Events in the ECHOcast Twitch extension from July 30 to August 6.
SteamApplied Textures to TelezappervisualsApplied textures to the Telezapper at the end of the level during 'Where It All Started' in the Bounty of Blood campaign add-on content.
SteamAnniversary Celebration Event: ECHOcast Overloadseasonal eventStarts today, live until August 6 at 9:00 AM PST.
SteamBorderlands 3 Anniversary Celebration Mini-Eventsseasonal eventMilestoneSix weeks of mini-events starting July 30 in celebration of Borderlands 3's first anniversary.
Steam - 19 eventsJetbeast Mortar Damage Issuebug fix
Fixed a bug where the Jetbeast mortar weapon was dealing damage twice.
SteamJump Pad Teleportation Issuebug fixFixed an issue where standing on the inactive jump pad as Scourge teleports the user out of the map.
SteamAnathema the Relentless Damage Databug fixFixed an issue where Anathema the Relentless was not using the correct death damage data.
SteamChests and Badass Reward Adjustmentsbalance changeThe quality of rewards from chests and Badass enemies has been subtly buffed.
SteamDrunk William's Idle VOaudioDrunk William's idle VO will now have audio during the 'Blood from a Stone' mission.
SteamScourge's Death Dialogue AddedaudioScourge's death dialogue has been added to Takedown at the Guardian Breach.
SteamDedicated Loot Pool Adjustmentsbalance changeThe dedicated loot pools for bosses have been overhauled for a more reliable farming experience.
SteamVladof 'Core Buster' Grenade Mod Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the Vladof 'Core Buster' grenade mod could damage allies with child grenades.
SteamTrophy/Achievement Unlock Issuesbug fixAddressed a concern that sometimes caused Trophies/Achievements to remain locked when all named locations were discovered.
SteamLegendary Firing Mode for Fabricatorquality of lifeThe Fabricator now has an alternate firing mode called Legendary that spawns between 1 to 3 Legendary weapons for 250 Eridium.
SteamAnointment Pool Adjustmentsbalance changeRemoved 21 Anointments from the pool to improve the farming experience.
SteamGunner's Selfless Vengeance Skill Updatebug fixUpdated the Gunner’s Selfless Vengeance skill to scale the duration with each rank invested.
SteamFL4K's Head Count Passive Issuebug fixAddressed a reported concern where FL4K's Head Count passive did not function.
SteamMission Rewards in Veteran Rewards Vending Machinequality of lifePlayers can now purchase previously rewarded mission rewards in the Veteran Rewards Machine using Eridium.
SteamReduced Projectile SpawningperformanceLimited the number of projectiles that spawn due to damage dealt when using multiple elements on enemies.
SteamLegendary Gear in Vending Machinesbalance changeVending machines now have a small chance of providing Legendary gear for purchase, and Uncommon gear has been removed from the Item of the Day pool.
SteamCrash Fix in Split-Screenbug fixAddressed a reported crash that could occur in split-screen mode.
Steam - 40 eventsNew Story and Side Missionsnew content
Enjoy the company of an unseen narrator while tackling new story and side missions.
SteamBounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption DLC Announcementnew contentMilestoneThe third paid campaign add-on featuring a new story and characters, launching on June 25.
SteamNew Characters Introducednew contentEncounter an all-new cast of tough-as-hell characters in the Bounty of Blood add-on.
SteamFix for Healing Drones in Mayhem Modifierbug fixAddressed a reported concern where Mayhem Modifier Drone Ranger Healing Drones sometimes did not replicate position smoothly for clients.
SteamRemoved Clapping Townsfolk in Bounty of Bloodbug fixRemoved two straggler townsfolk that were clapping their hands at the wrong time.
SteamMayhem Levels Added to Grenade Modsbalance changeGrenade Mods drop as weapons do in Mayhem, with additional damage relative to the Mayhem Level.
SteamFix for Vehicle Health Displaybug fixAddressed a reported concern an issue where vehicle health would sometimes be cut off.
SteamIncreased Damage on COV, Dahl, and Jakobs Assault Riflesbalance changeCOV, DAHL, and JAKOBS Assault Rifles were increased to match some of the VLADOF Assault Rifles.
SteamIncreased Melee and Action Skill Damagebalance changeMelee and Action Skill damage further increased.
SteamFixed Floating Cash Registersbug fixAddressed instances where cash registers would sometimes float.
SteamFix for Vehicle Damage Scalars in Gunner Seatsbug fixAddressed a reported concern where the Mayhem vehicle damage scalars sometimes did not apply when players were in gunner seats.
SteamIncreased Damage on Multi-Pellet Shotgunsbalance changeIncreased damage of traditional multi-pellet shotguns from HYPERION, MALIWAN, and JAKOBS.
SteamBounty of Blood Campaign Add-On Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe third campaign add-on for Borderlands 3, Bounty of Blood, is now available.
SteamIncreased Pistol Damage Across All Manufacturersbalance changeAll pistols will see a slight increase in damage.
SteamFix for Laser Fare Mayhem Modifierbug fixAddressed a reported concern where the Laser Fare Mayhem modifier would sometimes generate new laser beams when it took damage.
SteamRebuild the Town of Vestigenew contentHelp rebuild the town of Vestige, impacting locals' livelihoods and town landmarks.
SteamFix for FL4K the Beastmaster Progression Blockerbug fixAddressed a potential progression blocker where FL4K the Beastmaster was sometimes unable to grab an important ledge.
SteamAdditional Crew Challengesnew contentTake on a host of additional Crew Challenges, including tracking down treasure and claiming bounties.
SteamMayhem Level Damage Scalingbalance changeMilestoneAdded Mayhem Level damage scaling to melee, slide, slam, skills, pets, and vehicles.
SteamCrash Fix When Backing Out to Main Menubug fixAddressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when the host backed out to the Main Menu.
SteamNew Guardian Rank SkillsgameplayAdded 3 New Guardian Rank skills: Groundbreaker, Dead Man Walking, Lead or Alive.
SteamCrash Fix for 'The Family Jewel' Missionbug fixAddressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur during the mission 'The Family Jewel' in Floodmoor Basin.
SteamAdjusted Damage Sources for Certain Skillsbalance changeChanged damage source for Remnant, Short Fuse, Indiscriminate, Do Unto Others, and Ties That Bind to address scaling issues.
SteamFix for Splitscreen Player Mayhem Modifier Listbug fixAddressed a reported concern where splitscreen players could sometimes not scroll through the Mayhem 2.0 modifier list.
SteamDigiClone and Iron Bear Damage ScalinggameplayAdded the ability for DigiClone and Iron Bear to support damage scaling.
SteamFix for Vehicle Damage Scalingbug fixVehicles now scale damage uniformly instead of just against non-vehicles.
SteamFree Level Cap Increase to 60balance changeMilestoneA free level cap increase allows Vault Hunters to reach a maximum level of 60, unlocking three additional skill points.
SteamFix for Boundary Issues Mayhem Modifierbug fixAddressed a reported concern where the tether from the Boundary Issues Mayhem modifier would sometimes persist after enemies died.
SteamNew Legendary Loot and Cosmeticsnew contentCollect new Legendary loot and cosmetics from gang members and feral critters.
SteamClass Mods Now Roll Skill Damagebalance changeAdded skill damage as a rollable stat on Class Mods.
SteamFix for Game Unresponsiveness After Alt-Tabbingbug fixAddressed a reported concern where the game could become unresponsive after alt-tabbing out on PC.
SteamSupport for Bounty of Blood Campaign Add-Ondlc releaseMilestoneAdded support for Borderlands 3's third campaign add-on: Bounty of Blood!
SteamIntroduction of the Jetbeast Hoverbikenew contentA customizable hoverbike for traversing the open plains of Gehenna, featuring artillery options.
SteamNew Jetbeast Vehicle Introducednew contentPlayers can traverse the open plains of Gehenna atop the new heavily-armed Jetbeast vehicle.
SteamNew Game Mechanics in Bounty of Bloodnew contentIncludes interactable objects like Traitorweed and Breezebloom to aid in combat and exploration.
SteamEnabled All Loot Sources to Spawn Mayhem Gearbalance changeMilestoneMayhem Gear can now be acquired from all sources of loot in the game.
SteamLocal Flora for Combat Advantagenew contentLeverage local flora to gain an edge in combat and explore otherwise inaccessible areas.
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- 13 eventsRevenge of the Cartels Anointmentsbalance change
Added Revenge of the Cartel Anointments to the permanent drop pool for gear.
SteamECHOcast Improvementsbug fixAddressed several reported concerns in ECHOcast including Moxxtail buff issues.
SteamVending Machine Navigation Performance ImprovementperformanceImproved performance when navigating vending machines.
SteamAmmo Cost Adjustmentquality of lifeAdjusted the cost of ammo at vending machines based on player's level.
SteamUI Improvementsui uxAddressed multiple UI concerns including HUD display issues and menu speed.
SteamWeapon Buffs for SMGsbalance changeIncreased damage on several SMGs including Bitch, Handsome Jackhammer, and others.
SteamWeapon Nerf: Sandhawkbalance changeIncreased shot cost and reduced projectiles for the Sandhawk to improve performance.
SteamNew Takedown: Takedown at the Guardian Breachnew contentMilestoneAdded support for new free content: Takedown at the Guardian Breach.
SteamGeneral Gameplay Fixesbug fixAddressed various gameplay concerns including camera tilt and vehicle issues.
SteamMayhem 2.0 Rebalancebalance changeMilestoneRebalanced Mayhem stats for enemy health, shields, and armor in Mayhem Levels 7, 8, 9, and 10.
SteamFFYL ImprovementsgameplayAdded cooperative reviving, slowed movement speed of downed players during revival, and increased interactive radius for reviving.
Steam - 1 eventTakedown at the Guardian Breach Launchnew contentMilestone
A new endgame Takedown that challenges players with new enemies, puzzles, and low-gravity sections, arriving on June 4.
Steam - 1 eventFix for 'Talk' prompt issue in multiplayerbug fix
Addressed a reported concern that the 'Talk' prompt would sometimes fail to appear during 'Pandora’s Next Top Mouthpiece' when playing in multiplayer.
Steam - 7 eventsRare Spawns Always Spawn in Guns, Love, and Tentaclesgameplay
Changed Rare Spawns in the Guns, Love, and Tentacles campaign add-on to always spawn.
SteamEnd of Loot the Universe Mini-Eventseasonal eventThe Loot the Universe mini-event ends with this hotfix on May 21 at 9:00 AM PT.
SteamDiscussion on Mayhem 2.0 ChangeschangesCommunity response to the changes in Mayhem 2.0 will be discussed during the show.
SteamNew Setting for Upcoming Campaign Add-Onnew contentMilestoneThe third campaign add-on will feature a brand new setting unlike previous add-ons.
SteamWorld Drops for Wotan in Mayhem 4balance changeAddressed a reported concern that world drops for Wotan were not dropping in Mayhem 4.
SteamThird Campaign Add-On Revealdlc releaseMilestoneBorderlands 3's third campaign add-on will be revealed on May 21 during The Borderlands Show.
SteamGuardian-themed Takedown Gameplay FootagegameplayGameplay footage of the Guardian-themed Takedown endgame content will be shown.
Steam - 20 eventsInaccurate Anointed Gunner Text Removedbug fix
Removed the inaccurate 'Anointed Gunner' text from weapons with the non-character-specific elemental critical hit Anointment.
SteamIncreased Legendary Drop Chance from Takedown Bossesbalance changeIncreased the chance for more than one Legendary to drop from the dedicated loot pools of the boss and mini-boss in Takedown at the Maliwan Blacksite.
SteamGrenade Mods as Mayhem Gearnew contentGrenade Mods will now drop as pieces of Mayhem Gear with bonus damage for each level of Mayhem.
SteamMayhem Mode Cash, Eridium, XP Issue Fixedbug fixAddressed a reported concern where Mayhem would occasionally not award cash, Eridium, or XP after death.
SteamVeteran Rewards Machine Updatequality of lifeVeteran Rewards machine to receive mission-specific rewards for players to redeem.
SteamAdjust Mayhem Level Enemy Stat Bonusesbalance changeMilestoneLower the health, armor, and shield stat bonuses that enemies receive in higher levels of Mayhem.
SteamBuff for Underperforming Anointmentsbalance changeCertain underperforming Anointments will receive a buff.
SteamEridian Fabricator Changesquality of lifeConsidering ways to increase the rate of Legendaries from the Eridian Fabricator at the cost of more Eridium.
SteamGear Balancing Adjustmentsbalance changeMilestoneAdjust over- and underperforming gear to ensure more viability and balance with new lowered stat bonuses.
SteamScaling Non-Weapon Damage Sourcesbalance changeMilestoneScale Action Skill damage, Melee/Slam/Slide Damage, and Vehicle Damage with Mayhem Levels.
SteamParticle System for Reviving Playersquality of lifeImplement a particle system to indicate when a player is being revived.
SteamNamed Enemies Drop Changesquality of lifeLooking to implement changes for named enemies to have their own drops and increase dedicated loot drop rates.
SteamSkill Damage Addition to Class Modsbalance changeMilestoneAdd Skill Damage to Class Mods to enhance Action Skills and build diversity.
SteamImprovements to Fight for Your Lifequality of lifeEnhancements to player movement during revival and increased interactive radius around downed players.
SteamLoot the Universe Event on Nekrotafeyoseasonal eventActivate the Loot the Universe event on Nekrotafeyo until 9:00 AM PT on May 21!
SteamStorm and Firestorm Elemental Orbs Issue Fixedbug fixAddressed a reported concern that the Legendary weapons Storm and Firestorm were sometimes not spawning their elemental orbs when fired.
SteamMongol Added to Thunk and Sloth’s Item Poolnew contentAdded the Mongol to Thunk and Sloth’s item pool and increased its damage.
SteamMultiple Players Can Aid in Revivingquality of lifeNew functionality allowing multiple players to speed up the reviving process.
SteamMayhem Level Indicator on Gearquality of lifeIntroduce a way to see which Mayhem Level your weapons and gear came from on the item card.
SteamDedicated Loot Pools Changed for Takedown at Maliwan Blacksitebalance changeChanged the dedicated loot pools for Takedown at the Maliwan Blacksite’s boss and mini-boss, Wotan and the Valkyrie Squad.
Steam - 3 eventsFix for Galaxy Brain Modifier Loot Drop Issuebug fix
Addressed a reported concern that the Mayhem modifier Galaxy Brain could sometimes cause Graveward’s loot to drop in a location the player could not access.
SteamLoot the Universe Event on Eden-6seasonal eventActivate the Loot the Universe event on Eden-6 until 9:00 AM PST on May 14!
SteamMayhem Mode Drop Rate Fixbug fixAddressed a bug with Mayhem Mode that led to lower than intended drop rates for all Mayhem levels.
Steam - 11 eventsReduced time between Moxxtails donations on ECHOcastquality of life
Time reduced from 60 seconds to 30 seconds
SteamActivated the Loot the Universe event on Prometheanew contentEvent runs until May 7 at 9:00 AM PT
SteamFixed stuck spot behind wooden wall in 'The Shadow of Cursehaven'bug fixSteamAdjusted drop rates for Anointed gear in Mayhem Modebalance changeSteamAdjusted drop rate for Legendary items in Mayhem Modebalance changeSteamFixed floating Amourettes with 'Dominate' status effectbug fixIssue occurred during 'The Horror in the Woods'
SteamFixed progression blocker in 'Protect the Nibblenomicon'bug fixMilestoneResolved issue with enemies failing to spawn
SteamFixed stuck spot on pipes during 'The Nibblenomicon'bug fixSteamLowered the O.P.Q System’s secondary rate of firebalance changePrevented stability concerns due to excessive drone spawns
SteamFixed stuck spot on right of Amourette camp wall in 'The Horror in the Woods'bug fixSteamAddressed drop issue for Badass Enemies in Guns, Love, and Tentacles DLCbug fixFixed issue where they dropped only common and rare items
Steam - 22 eventsMayhem Mode 2.0 Updatebalance change
A significant update to Mayhem Mode included in the April 23 patch.
SteamNew Legendary Weapons and Anointmentsnew contentNew Legendary weapons and Anointments that trigger bonuses upon activating Action Skills.
SteamNew Area: Villa Ultravioletnew contentPlayers can access Villa Ultraviolet, a new area for the Revenge of the Cartels event.
SteamLoot Level Fix in Multiplayerbug fixAddressed a reported concern that loot was spawning at the incorrect level for multiplayer players before character selection.
SteamCrash Fix After Exiting Ammo Dumpbug fixAddressed a reported crash that could occur after exiting the Ammo Dump vendor menu.
SteamCrash Fix with Static Touch Artifactbug fixAddressed a reported crash that could occur when punching enemies with the Static Touch artifact equipped.
SteamEvent Toggle Option in Main Menuquality of lifePlayers can turn the Revenge of the Cartels event on or off at any time via the Main Menu.
SteamLimited-Time Challenges and Cosmetic Rewardsnew content18 new Challenges with themed cosmetic rewards available during the event.
SteamHitch Fix During Crew Challenge Completionbug fixAddressed a reported concern that players would occasionally encounter a hitch when completing a Crew Challenge.
SteamRevenge of the Cartels Seasonal Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneA new seasonal event featuring limited-time loot and rewards, running from April 23 to June 4.
SteamSubtitle Sync Fix for Eridium WritingaudioAddressed a reported issue where subtitles for Eridium Writing would not be synced with the audio.
SteamMoze Buffsbalance changeMilestoneBuffs for Moze, the Gunner, including health regeneration and increased damage output for certain skills.
SteamRevenge of the Cartels Seasonal Eventseasonal eventMilestoneAdded support for the new seasonal event happening from April 23 to June 4.
SteamCrash Fix After Completing 'Shoot Pipe' Objectivebug fixAddressed a reported crash that could occur after saving and reloading after completing the 'Shoot pipe' objective.
SteamCrash Fixes in Slaughterstar 3000bug fixAddressed a reported crash that could occur when dying and respawning.
SteamJoining Host Fixbug fixAddressed a reported concern that some players were unable to join the host after being kicked to the Main Menu.
SteamAdditional SDUs for Gearquality of lifeAdded additional SDUs for bank size, backpack size, heavy ammo, and sniper rifle ammo.
SteamCinematic Audio FixaudioAddressed a reported issue where the cinematic music didn't play for players when driving with Maya.
SteamNew Enemy Types: Eridium Cartel Gangsnew contentIntroducing new enemy types including Cartel Operatives and Underbosses from three distinct gangs.
SteamCrash Fix for Cross Platform Game Sessionbug fixAddressed a reported crash that could occur when loading into a cross platform game session via an invite.
Steam - 6 eventsIntroduction of Mayhem Mode 2.0new contentMilestone
Starting April 23, battle through 10 Mayhem levels for powerful Legendary loot.
SteamRevenge of the Cartels Updateseasonal eventMilestoneAnother major update coming with the April 23 patch.
SteamImproved Loot Quality in Mayhem Levelsbalance changeWeapons dropped improve in quality as players progress through Mayhem levels.
SteamNew Modifiers in Mayhem ModegameplayMilestoneOver 25 new modifiers with varying difficulty levels, including Easy, Medium, Hard, and Very Hard.
SteamNew ECHO Device Menu Access for Mayhem ModegameplayActivate and adjust Mayhem Mode directly from the ECHO Device menu without visiting Sanctuary III.
SteamEight New Legendary Weaponsnew contentMilestoneNew Legendary weapons available from certain bosses at Mayhem level 6 or higher.
Steam - 4 eventsMaking It Rain Mini-Eventseasonal event
Increases in-game currency Cash drops for normal, Badass, and Anointed enemies.
SteamGameplay Tags for Mayhem 2.0 ReleasegameplayAdded gameplay tags for impending Mayhem 2.0 release.
SteamPhasegrasp Support on Nekrotafeyobug fixAddressed a reported concern that Phasegrasp was not supported on Nekrotafeyo.
SteamMr. Torgue’s Slaughter Onslaught Mini-Eventseasonal eventIncreases the number of dedicated loot drops from Circles of Slaughter bosses.
Steam - 12 eventsRare Chest Riches Event Activationseasonal event
Increases chances of receiving Legendary items from Rare Chests.
SteamMoze Skill Adjustments - Click, Click…balance changeDamage bonus increased from 12/24/36% to 20/40/60%.
SteamLoot Monster Mayhem Event Activationseasonal eventIncreases chance of encountering Loot enemies and their Legendary gear drops.
SteamIron Bear Weapon Adjustments - Capacitive Armaturebalance changeDamage reduction reduced from -75% to -30%.
SteamMoze Skill Adjustments - Hammerdown Protocolbalance changeDamage output increased to 600% and reduced reload time.
SteamIron Bear Weapon Adjustments - Shockhammerbalance changeShock Damage increased to 60% of damage dealt.
SteamIron Bear Weapon Adjustments - Corrosive Sabot Roundbalance changeDamage reduction reduced from -50% to -15%.
Steam - 2 eventsIntroduction of Borderlands Science Arcade Gamenew content
A new arcade game called Borderlands Science has been added to Sanctuary III, allowing players to solve puzzles that aid in mapping the human gut microbiome.
SteamUnique Rewards for Completing Borderlands Science Puzzlesnew contentPlayers can earn in-game currency and unique Vault Hunter Heads and Skins by completing puzzles in Borderlands Science.
Steam - 11 eventsPearl of Ineffable Knowledge Artifact adjustmentbalance change
Adjusted to do +90% damage and updated item description.
SteamTiggs Boom weapon adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased weapon damage and damage from Starfall meteors.
SteamMoze the Gunner adjustmentsbalance changeReduced Iron Bear cooldown, increased fuel, and bonuses for several skills.
SteamGood Juju weapon adjustmentsbalance changeNon-critical hits now increase critical damage bonus by 20%, stacking 25 times.
SteamSiren’s Stone class mod fixbug fixAddressed issue where it was increasing damage taken instead of decreasing.
SteamThe Lob weapon adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased fire rate and reduced projectiles from 3 to 1.
SteamSlot Machine Mania mini-eventseasonal eventIncreased chance to win Legendary gear from Slot Machines and grenades spawn.
SteamHyperion Weapon Shields damage absorption increasebalance changeIncreased the amount of damage weapon shields absorb.
SteamTrials Take-All mini-eventseasonal eventBoosts rewards during Proving Ground Trials with 100% loot drop chance from bosses.
Steam - 4 eventsThemed Seasonal Items from Previous Eventsnew content
Players will receive themed items from the Bloody Harvest and Holiday events via in-game mailbox.
SteamDoor Busters Mini-Eventseasonal eventLegendary items will be available in vending machines from March 27 to April 2.
SteamCo-op Loot Drop Eventseasonal eventAll Badass enemies will drop more loot when playing in co-op mode throughout April.
SteamSHiFT Code for Golden KeysotherA SHiFT code for 10 Golden Keys is available for redemption until April 10.
Steam - 27 eventsSupport for ECHOcast Moxxtail Eventsnew contentSteamIntroduced 3 new Guardian Rank skillsgameplayMilestoneSteamNew Legendary Weapons and Gearnew contentMilestone
Add new Legendary Weapons, Class Mods, and other gear to your arsenal.
SteamFixed crash when navigating Crazy Earl's shopbug fixSteamFixed various UI issues and notificationsui uxSteamFixed crash transitioning in Moxxi's Heistbug fixSteamFixed Graveward's beam attack damage issuebug fixSteamFixed crash when loading into Grand Openingbug fixSteamFixed various mission-related blockersbug fixSteamNew Planet: Xylourgosnew contentMilestoneExplore multiple zones on the all-new planet of Xylourgos.
SteamIncreased Max Level to 57gameplayMilestoneSteamFixed Anointed enemies not encasing in Eridiumbug fixSteamNew Enemies Introducednew contentConfront new enemies including alien beasts, mutated occultists, and formidable bosses.
SteamFixed crash during 'Melee Mine Cart' objectivebug fixSteamNo longer receive gear below level capquality of lifeSteamFixed memory leaks on Split Screen join/leavebug fixSteamAdded auto-leveled character option for DLCgameplaySteamFixed crash during 'Kill KillaVolt' missionbug fixSteamFixed crash after spending Guardian Tokensbug fixSteamNew Story and Side MissionsgameplayMilestoneComplete spine-tingling new story and side missions.
SteamOptimization improvementsperformanceSteamGuns, Love, and Tentacles DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe second campaign add-on for Borderlands 3 is now available, featuring new story and side missions.
SteamLevel Cap Increasebalance changeMilestoneFree level cap increase raises the maximum Vault Hunter level to 57.
SteamNew Vault Hunter Heads and Skinsnew contentCollect new Vault Hunter Heads and Skins, Vehicle Skins, and interactive Room Decorations.
SteamRe-balanced game stage regions post-Act 2balance changeSteamAdded support for Guns, Love, and Tentacles DLCdlc releaseMilestoneSteamFixed issues with Tediore weapons disappearingbug fixSteam - 5 eventsAdjusted collision at stairs in Quietus Pikebug fix
Prevented players from sinking into the ground after destroying the second vine door.
SteamFixed Tyreen re-appearing after cutscene in 'The Great Vault'bug fixSteamSiren's Fist Over Matter skill now works correctlybug fixResolved issue where the skill was not functioning if not in the host's view.
SteamFixed progression blocker from Typhon in 'In the Shadow of Starlight'bug fixSteam - 6 eventsLaunch of PC Cross-PlaynetworkMilestone
PC Cross-Play allows Steam players to play with others on different PC platforms.
SteamBorderlands 3 Now Available on Steamdlc releaseBorderlands 3 is now available on Steam with a special launch price.
SteamGuns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlocknew contentMilestoneSecond paid campaign add-on coming on March 26 for Season Pass and Super Deluxe Edition holders.
SteamMoxxi's Heist of The Handsome Jackpotnew contentMilestoneLatest campaign expansion available for Season Pass and Super Deluxe Edition holders.
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