In the latest development for Borderlands 4, a comprehensive update has been rolled out to enhance the gaming experience through a variety of buffs and fixes. This update not only brings noticeable enhancements to weapons and characters but also addresses performance stability and UI improvements.
Weapon and Vault Hunter Enhancements
Players will notice immediate benefits from the increased damage and magazine size for all Tediore weapons, which now boast a 10% boost. The legendary Hellwalker shotgun, a fan favorite, consistently includes the fire element, reinforcing its fiery reputation. Other weapon adjustments include a faster fire rate for the Lucky Clover pistol, an increased damage output for the Fisheye sniper, and corrected projectile use for Queen's Rest pistols equipped with the Daedalus Ammo switcher.
The update also affects the four playable Vault Hunters, who have received a suite of buffs and bug fixes. Significant changes include updates to Vex, where the Spirit Bomb now counts as companion damage and displays an elemental color shift. Harlowe users will benefit from the Flux Generator's improvements, eliminating unwanted effects like the healing of enemies, while Accretion now grants temporary lifesteal to allies. Meanwhile, Amon’s Onslaughter Rocket Punch has seen improvements in tackling shielded foes, and Primal Surge effectively restores shields and ammo, enhancing combat viability. Notably, Rafe’s Blowout passive is now correctly stacking with repeated action skills, further expanding strategic options in gameplay.
Stability and Community Enhancements
The update addresses several critical performance issues, smoothing out low FPS occurrences and rare instances of infinite loading screens. Although the re-baking of shaders might temporarily reduce stability, the overall experience aims for improved graphical fidelity and performance. Pathing for NPCs and enemies has been refined to reduce instances of characters getting stuck, enhancing the flow and dynamic nature of encounters.
The user interface also benefits from streamlined improvements. Players will appreciate the refined compass, custom waypoints, and better visual alignment, all contributing to a more intuitive navigation experience. Gear images and dropdown selections have been streamlined, enhancing inventory management and reducing user frustration.
Noteworthy changes in the weekly rotation include a new Big Encore boss and a relocated Maurice's Black Market vending machine, now awaiting players at Carcadia Burn's peak exterior in Grindstone of the Worthy. Players must first unlock Rustical Hurl silo for full access, creating an incentive to explore the map further.
This significant update is already live, with Gearbox providing a detailed changelog for players interested in delving deeper into the array of changes. Looking ahead, more substantial updates for the Vault Hunters are anticipated next week, promising continued evolution and excitement in Borderlands 4.
