Borderlands 3 Goes Gold—And It’s Almost Ready to Blast Off
Gearbox has officially marked Borderlands 3 as “gold” on September 13th, signalling that the long‑awaited third chapter will hit shelves fresh and ready for action.
Fresh Trailers! Getting a Peek at the Vault Hunters
Last week, Gearbox dropped two new trailers that dive into the backstories of two of the game’s playable characters. Fans were treated to a quick glimpse of the gritty escapades that make the universe of Borderlands so hard to resist.
- First trailer spotlights the shifty rogue’s brash beginnings.
- Second trailer focuses on the insufferably slack hacker’s shock‑tactics.
Both cuts hint that the high‑octane chaos you love is only the tip of the iceberg.
No Cross‑Play at Launch—Not Yet
Players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC have been hoping to duel across platforms right off the bat, but Gearbox has clarified that the cross‑play feature will not launch with the game.
CEO Randy Pitchford took to Twitter, noting that the team is “working with our partners to create a positive cross‑play experience as soon as practicable.” In short: the whole multi‑platform party isn’t ready to mingle just yet, but it’s on the roadmap.
Earlier this year the Xbox Store listing had cross‑play in its capabilities, but like a bad copy‑paste, the feature was later removed. The “pre‑requisite” promise is still standing—just a few hundred days too far.
Game Length—35 Hours of Chaotic Looting
Creative Director Paul Sage says the main story’s run is a solid 35 hours long—so if you’re in it for the epic plot, you can chart out a full week of gaming. The number doesn’t count side quests, looting, or the relentless glitch creeping in the UI that turns your mouse into a rabbit’s foot.
Even John Carpenter Can’t Resist
It turns out the big-name horror icon was also pulled into the Borderlands hype train—a rare cross‑genre crossover, as John Carpenter himself praised the gameplay footage on Twitter.
We’re not sure if it’s a brand partnership or just a toddler out of the crib, but clearly the chaotic, tongue‑in‑cheek shooting literally generates chills… something you’d expect from a horror legend at a side‑scroller convention.
All Eyes on the Vault—See You on September 13th!
Gearbox’s upbeat thank‑you to everyone involved in pushing the game to “gold” shows the grind is over, but the real fun is just about to begin. Vault Hunters, it’s your time to dominate the loot maze—cross‑play may be delayed, but the loot is ready for all that you love. Get your guns, get your charms and see you on the frontlines of Borderlands 3 this fall!
