Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 has shipped almost seven million units since launch, becoming a massive success for 2K Games. If you skipped the hype train at launch, there’s good news. The looter shooter will be free to play for the weekend until November 24th on Xbox One and PS4.
Menu lag and performance issues on console notwithstanding, Borderlands 3 offers several fundamental improvements on its predecessors’ gunplay. What it lacks in story, quest design and characterization, it makes up for in build diversity and sheer spectacle. Read our official review here for more information.
On top of the base game, this will be your chance to try out the new free Maliwan Takedown content. It features new boss, a new area and new Maliwan foes to take on. Gearbox also announced Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, the first paid DLC for the title. It’s out on December 19th and features new foes, new Legendaries, and a brand new heist-centric story.