TheBorderlandsfranchise has a robust history of post-launch DLC content, ranging from story content, new tiers of progression, and playable characters. Many fans have been expecting the same fromBorderlands 3, but according to new information that’s not entirely true. Gearbox has now confirmed thatBorderlands 3won’t be receiving any character DLC going forward. From here on,Borderlands 3players will be stuck withAmara, Flak, Moze, and Zaneas their only playable Vault Hunters.
Borderlands 3creative director Paul Sageconfirmed Gearbox’s plans during a recent the first The Borderlands Show livestream as part of a Q&A. When asked ifBorderlands 3would have character DLC, Sage gave a somewhat mixed response of, “Probably not, no.” The response leaves the possibility open if Gearbox changes its mind, but confirms that there are no current plans. Barring a major change inBorderlands 3’s direction, no more characters are coming.
RELATED:New Borderlands 3 Shift Code for Free Golden Key Released
Sage goes on to explain why Gearbox has decided not to make any character DLC forBorderlands 3, a sentiment shared by Gearbox before. The decision is based on data that Gearbox has collected showing thatBorderlandsplayers through the years simply don’t play DLC characters much. There’s a common trend where players will level a small b bit on the new character and then switch back to their main. It makes sense even without the data supporting it. Players prefer the characters they’re personally invested in.
To a degree,Borderlands 3players could probably already see that Gearbox was leaning away from DLC characters just by experiencing the game’s story.Borderlands 2andBorderlands: The Pre-SequelDLC charactersaren’t necessarily well-represented inBorderlands 3. They’re worked into the story where it makes sense, but they’re nowhere near as prevalent as each game’s core playable characters. Gearbox prioritizes characters thatBorderlandsplayers are familiar with, both in the story and in future DLC.
Borderlands 3players don’t have to worry about DLC, however. Just becauseBorderlands 3won’t have character DLC doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty else available. Gearbox has already confirmedBorderlands 3’s first free DLC event, Bloody Harvest, which will be starting soon. Beyond that, Gearbox has already announced the free Maliwan Takedown event, as well as its first premium DLC. DLC 1 is a new campaign add-on and will be included in the Season Pass.
Borderlands 3is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with a Google Stadia version also in development.
MORE:Borderlands 3 vs Destiny 2: Which Is The Better Looter Shooter?
