In Borderlands 3, a new patch will be released tonight to fix some major bugs. In addition to performance, game content like the Pipe Bomb will also be adjusted.
When will the new patch be released? The new patch is expected to be released tonight at 12:00 AM our time or a little earlier.
It primarily focuses on performance, adjustments to the UI, and the split-screen mode, which has already received some criticism on the technical side.
On Reddit, most players mourn the Pipe Bomb, which made the game extremely easier for them.
What happened to the Pipe Bomb? The Porcelain Pipe Bomb is a weapon that you can earn through a side quest with Claptrap and use with every character.
Currently, due to a bug, it explodes multiple times when colliding with objects and huge bosses. According to the patch notes, this was never intended:
This grenade should never explode multiple times. All enemies in the Borderlands universe are now protected from instant death by radioactive debris.
The grenade has led to players using Zane being able to take down any enemy easily, although he is considered very weak.
Fixes for Stability and Split-Screen
What does the patch bring for game stability? Borderlands 3 still faces several performance issues. Especially on the Xbox One, the game freezes or even crashes completely.
The new patch brings “general stability improvements.” However, it is unclear whether it will address all problems and crashes.
This uncertainty also unsettles players and causes skepticism in the subreddit. The performance issues were so severe at release that players turned to the Steam forums, even though Borderlands 3 was released exclusively on the Epic Store.
What changes with the split-screen? In multiplayer and split-screen, there have been ongoing issues with the sound in general, volume levels, and the echo menu. Many of these problems will be addressed by the patch.
The highly requested vertical version of the split-screen is not included. It is unclear whether it will ever be implemented.
What else is changing? Gearbox is also making some adjustments to the UI with the new patch. You can find the complete patch notes for the update on September 26 on the Borderlands 3 website.
New Hotfix on Friday alters balance further
Update 27.9.: Today on Friday, a new hotfix for Borderlands 3 will be released, which will make some balance changes, including for Zane and FL4K. The update is expected to arrive later in the evening.
You also criticized Borderlands 3 for some issues in our community test:
