![]() ![]() ![]() While Borderlands 2’s support fizzled out after the Headhunter packs and DLC Vault Hunters arrived, Gearbox shocked gamers with the release of Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary. However, if Borderlands 3 is set to follow a similar path to Borderlands 2 in terms of its support, there is potential for the looter shooter to have one last hoorah after 2021. ![]() With the new Borderlands 3 skill trees mimicking the extra Vault Hunters of Borderlands 2, and the Arms Race mode being a unique, fun diversion like the Headhunter packs, there are some noticeable parallels between the games and their DLC setups. Much like Borderlands 2, there were four major DLC packs included in the first season pass, and every content drop afterwards has taken on a different form. Borderlands 3’s second season pass is filled with smaller bits of content that add longevity to the game but lack the scale of proper expansions like Mad Moxxi’s Heist of The Handsome Jackpot and Bounty of Blood. While a second season pass may be unprecedented, it is not too different from what was done with Borderlands 2’s extra DLC. The final thing that makes a third season pass unlikely is Gearbox’s track record. Ensuring more content at launch while allowing said content to play and look better in a sequel, Borderlands 3's DLC coming to an end could be for the best, as the studio could be allowed to go all-in on making the next Borderlands experience all that it can be. Likewise, the content seen in four new Borderlands 3 expansions could simply be held onto until Borderlands 4, allowing Gearbox to hold off on stories starring Tiny Tina, Mordecai, and anyone else from the franchise's growing universe. Creating new Vault Hunters for Borderlands 3 would remove those ideas and playstyles from the next game in the series, making the much-requested character packs unlikely. On top of that, it makes little sense to create content for a third season pass when it can be saved for a brand-new Borderlands game. While a third season pass would certainly be appealing to many, as those who have sunk time into gathering all of the game’s Legendary weapons and leveling up all their characters would certainly like some fresh content, the reality is that Gearbox has covered nearly every area that Borderlands expansions can touch on. With in-game events like Revenge of the Cartels and Bloody Harvest spread throughout the year as well as the games raid-like takedowns, there is a good bit of content in Borderlands 3 already. From four full expansions to some fresh skill trees and a new game mode, Gearbox has been building off the base game for quite some time now, doing its best to introduce diverse content types to keep people playing. With Borderlands 3 releasing back in 2019, the second season pass will likely carry it through 2021, marking two years of fresh content for the title - a similar length of support time to what Borderlands 2 had. One major point against Borderlands 3 seeing more premium content drops is the fact that the game has already seen plenty of post-launch support. ![]()
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