Borderlands 4 Already Fixing Problem With Legendary Weapons Before Launch

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For numerous gaming enthusiasts, “Borderlands 4” is one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. Though its launch on September 12th is a few months off, fans were given an exclusive opportunity to play the game at the recent Borderlands Fan Fest event. Playing a hands-on demo has only amplified the anticipation among players for “Borderlands 4“. However, some attentive fans observed that legendary weapons appeared to drop excessively during the demo, sparking doubts about their rarity and impact in the game. Now, the creative director of the game is expressing his thoughts on this matter.

As a die-hard Borderlands fan, let me tell you about my incredible experience at this year’s Borderlands Fan Fest! It was a grand gathering that paid tribute to the series we all love so much. The highlight of the event? A sneak peek at the upcoming installment, Borderlands 4!

For around half an hour, I got to play an early build of the game, and boy, it did not disappoint! Based on the reactions from fellow gamers, it seems that Borderlands 4 is shaping up nicely and will meet our high expectations. After getting a close look at the gameplay, I can confidently say that Borderlands 4 looks promising.

In fact, many fans like myself are already asking for another demo so we can dive deeper into the world of Borderlands 4 before its official release. We simply can’t get enough!

Speaking as an avid fan, I must admit, there were a couple of aspects about the demos for Borderlands 4 that left me a bit underwhelmed. Specifically, it seems like legendary items are popping up quite frequently in the early stages of gameplay, which isn’t quite what we expect from a legendary item. In a game like this, these items should be rare and exciting finds, but during the demo, they didn’t feel all that special.

Borderlands 4 Creative Director Promises Legendary Gear Will Be Rare at Launch

I’m thrilled as a Borderlands 4 fan that we don’t have to fret excessively over legendary items potentially feeling underwhelming when the game launches. In a recent post on X, our Creative Director, Graeme Timmins, shed some light on the future of these sought-after weapon drops. Following the Borderlands Fan Fest event, he posed the question, “So… what’s everyone think?” on X, and the responses were a mix of excitement and queries about the game’s direction. The topic of legendary gear cropped up several times, allowing Timmins to explain how things have evolved since the demo build.

This pool is the genuine article, not a replica. However, the drop rates have been adjusted in this version, making it so that legendary gear will remain quite scarce at launch, as they always do when we’re fine-tuning things. We’re constantly tweaking things around here.

— Graeme Timmins (@ProdigyXL) June 22, 2025

According to Timmins, the extraordinary weapons displayed at the event represent the complete collection that will be offered at the game’s release. However, they won’t appear as frequently. To clarify, “the drop rates have been adjusted” since the demo version was released, implying that the rare weapons will be more challenging to find upon launch, thus maintaining their legendary allure for players.

If you’re wondering if the famed equipment can still appear in vending machines, the response is affirmative. But keep in mind that legendary items appearing in the vendor list will be less frequent than during the trial period. Moreover, due to an economic adjustment, these legendary items will cost more. These alterations aim to make legendaries feel more exclusive, addressing a common grievance from Borderlands 3 and the latest Borderlands 4 demo.

In this discussion on X, Timmins has revealed several changes and refinements aimed at addressing player suggestions. It’s evident that Borderlands 4 is undergoing continuous development, with the team meticulously fine-tuning it before its release on September 12th. As for legendary item rarity, it seems the team is closely following fan feedback to shape its evolution.

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2025-06-25 23:11