Borderlands 4's New $30 Expansion Pack Isn't Winning Over Fans
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Gearbox and 2K released the first major DLC expansion for Borderlands 4, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, featuring a new region, guns, and a playable character, priced at $30, which is nearly half the cost of the full game.
- Players report the DLC’s main questline can be completed in 2-3 hours, with the new area being much smaller than the main game’s, leading to mixed reactions about its value for the price.
- The expansion has received mixed reviews on Steam but higher ratings on PSN; while Borderlands 4’s player base has increased recently, it remains well below its launch numbers.
- Lead designer Josh Jeffcoat emphasized the DLC’s focus on delivering a new adventure and horror-themed experience rather than endgame loot farming, highlighting new features like underwater exploration.
- Historically, Borderlands DLC pricing has been lower, but the current $30 price includes both a new story and character, with a $50 Vault Hunter Pack offering both story expansions and characters at a discount.
