At this point in the franchise, expectations are at an all-time high about whatBorderlands 4’s dedicated endgame activities should offer. While bringing back fan-favorite endgame activities is arguably a must forBorderlands 4, this new entry in the franchise should also take a look at the bigger picture and take the chance to improve the True Vault Hunter Mode and Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode New Game+ playthroughs.
Especially when it comes to Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode,Borderlands 4should make this game mode a truly rewarding experience for players who can reach their third playthrough of the game on a given character. BetweenwhatBorderlands 4could learn from its predecessors, and how adding more playthrough-exclusive features could make UVHM stay fresh and stand out from players’ original playthrough,Borderlands 4can make its UVHM well worth the journey for both newcomers and longtime franchise fans.
How Borderlands 4 Can Take Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode to the Next Level
As is commonplace for Action RPGs andLooter-Shooters like theBorderlandsgames, the “true” endgame experience of these games typically doesn’t start until after players finish the game for the first time and start a subsequent playthrough. In theBorderlandsgames, there are typically raids and wave-based survival game modes that become available once players complete the main story, but the New Game+ modes are where the difficulty truly ramps up.
Throughout theBorderlandsfranchise, most games feature three separate playthroughs: the initial playthrough, True Vault Hunter Mode, and then Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, in that order. One exception to this isBorderlands 3, where, instead of the UVHM third playthrough, players can access Mayhem Mode modifiers that shift the difficulty and the quality and quantity of loot drops. Considering how much of a staple that UVHM is for theBorderlandsfranchise, thisiconic game mode should return inBorderlands 4, but it should also be the franchise’s best version to date this time around.
Borderlands 4’s UVHM Should Combine the Best Parts of Past Games’ New Game+ Modes
Naturally, building upon what fans enjoyed most about pastBorderlands’ new game plus modes can giveBorderlands 4a recipe for success that caters to longtime fans of the franchise in providing the ultimate endgameBorderlandsexperience. Also, since these features already have a history of success, reintroducing them toBorderlands 4could provide an ideal experience for newfoundBorderlandsfans, all the same.
Borderlands 4 Could Make Its UVHM Worth the Journey With New Secrets and Exclusive Rewards
Another way thatBorderlands 4could make its UVHM stand out as the new best in the franchise is to double down on exclusive features in this game mode. While the dedicated endgame activities will presumably have exclusive loot by default, adding playthrough-exclusive features to other activities in the game could encourage players to engage with a wide variety of activities outside of farming bosses and dedicated endgame activities. This way, no matter what activities they participate in, there are bound to be pleasant surprises hiding around every corner that truly reward players for reaching their third playthrough with one ofBorderlands 4’s new Vault Hunters.
WHERE TO PLAY
Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
