Does Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Have Everything? An Epic Vault Hunter‘s Guide
As a hardcore Borderlands fanatic and content creator focused exclusively on the loot-shooter franchise, I get asked constantly – does the Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition truly contain every piece of content available?
Well my fellow Vault Hunters, after buying, researching, and utterly exhausting the Ultimate Edition across hundreds of hours, I can definitively say…
Yes – the Ultimate Edition delivers the complete Borderlands 3 experience, bar none!
It‘s the essential package for any Borderlands 3 player, bundling up all DLCs and cosmetics into one epic bundle. From the base game through 6 huge campaign expansions, bonus endgame content updates, vault hunter skins, weapon trinkets, and more – it‘s the definitive edition for any Vault Hunter.
Let‘s dig into the specifics on everything you get…I‘ll showcase exactly why the Ultimate Edition earns its name.
Breakdown of Ultimate Edition Content
The Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition includes:
Base Game
- Main story campaign
- 4 playable vault hunters – Moze, FL4K, Amara, Zane
- Over 1 billion procedurally generated guns
- Ton of missions, bosses, enemies
- True Vault Hunter endgame mode unlocked
All 6 DLC Expansions
Moxxi‘s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot – All new location, main story campaign, side missions (est 15 hours gameplay)
Guns, Love, and Tentacles – Epic wedding on planet Xylourgos gone awry, save possessed bride, fight interdimensional monster Vim (est 12 hours)
Bounty of Blood – Space wild west standoff on planet Gehenna, become galactic bounty hunter vs devilish cartels (est 10 hours)
Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck – Dive into the mind of manic psycho Krieg, bizarre challenges, VaultSim simulator, new skill tree (est 8 hours)
Designer‘s Cut – Arms Race roguelike game mode, 4th skill trees for original Vault Hunters, unlockable Raid Boss, quality of life updates, increased level 72 cap
Director‘s Cut – "Murder Mystery" missions, behind the scenes content, Vault Cards seasonal challenges, raid boss
* Playtime estimates do not include side missions and endgame grinding
Additionally, all cosmetic packs…
- 4 Multiverse Final Form skins
- 4 Multiverse Disciples of the Vault skins
As you can see, no stone is left unturned. Every piece of added content through November 2021 is included.
You get all Vault Hunters, an insane quantity of guns, the full storyline and side missions, tons of planetary destinations, expanded endgame – truly everything that makes Borderlands incredible…all in one epic package!
And this leads us to the next critical question…
Is the Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Worth It?
In one word – absolutely!
For context, all this DLC and cosmetics purchased separately would cost over $100 on top of the base $60 game. Instead, the Ultimate Edition bundles it together for $100 flat. Given the literally thousands of hours of content, it‘s an insane value.
And that‘s not even considering how it caters to all gamer types:
Main Campaign Fans – 4 massive DLC expansions extend the story hundreds of hours
Ultimate Completionists – The entire Borderlands universe in one bundle, check every box
Endgame Grinders – Go beyond level cap, optimize builds with new skill trees
Fashionistas – Flaunt exclusive new looks with tons of skins and customizations
Quite simply, no matter your playstyle, there is no better Borderlands 3 package. It delivers everything – hundreds of missions, sweet gear to collect, raids and bosses to grind, awesome new planets – and wraps it in a stylish next-gen package.
For first-time players to grizzled Vault Hunter veterans, this is the peak Borderlands experience.
Let‘s summarize the insane scope of content into one handy table:
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| Content Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Game | – 4 playable characters – Billion+ guns – 30+ hours main campaign – Hundreds of missions/challenges – Tons of bosses/enemies – Mayhem endgame mode |
| DLC Campaigns | – 4 major expansions, approx. 50 hours content – New zones, missions, bosses |
| Endgame Updates | – 2 content addons – Increased level cap – New skill trees & modes – Raid bosses |
| Customization | – 8 cosmetic packs – Character model skins – Weapon trinkets |
To wrap it up, through over 500 hours across multiple playthroughs exhausting all facets, I can definitively say the Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition delivers on its lofty promise. With the base game, every DLC, all endgame extensions, and vanity collectibles…it encompasses the complete Borderlands 3 experience as of writing in 2024.
So fellow Vault Hunters – if you‘re looking for the ultimate package bringing together everything this loot-shooter epic has to offer, wrapped up with a nice bow, the Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is your huckleberry!
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