Borderlands 4's first major balancing patch is out now, and it brings a slew of changes to the Vault Hunters' skills and passive abilities. Gearbox Software has promised plenty of ongoing support and future updates for the looter shooter, and big adjustments are now starting to roll out. With this latest patch, all four Borderlands 4 playable characters may feel a bit different going forward.
It's been a bit of a rollercoaster for the fourth mainline installment in Gearbox's iconic FPS franchise. After a tumultuous news cycle leading up to its release, Borderlands 4 sold over 2.5 million copies in its first two weeks, yet persistent performance issues and controversial remarks from CEO Randy Pitchford have tainted its image among some fans. Amid all the ups and downs, devs are actively working on tweaking the game to offer a better gameplay experience.
Gearbox unveiled the latest Borderlands 4 update on October 2, outlining several adjustments to the damage and critical hit chances of various action skills and passives. As devs had previously confirmed, Borderlands 4 is focusing on class buffs first rather than starting off with nerfs for equipment and skills some players might find overpowered. Amon, in particular,...