At its annual E3 2019 press conference, Microsoft showed off an all new trailer forBorderlands 3. Quietly behind the scenes, Gearbox Software revealed its own new trailer for one of theworst kept secrets regarding free DLCforBorderlands 2. As expected, the new DLC is now available and gives players a taste of what they can expect whenBorderlands 3launches in September.
In a new tweet following the newBorderlands 3trailer, Gearbox Software announced that the free DLC calledCommander Lilith & the Fight For Sanctuaryis now available for download. The DLC picks up following the events ofBorderlands 2as a new villain steps in to lay siege to the Crimson Raiders home base of Sanctuary. Worse yet, a toxic cloud is slowly enveloping the planet of Pandora.
In addition to an all new story line, the free content adds even more loot as well as a new rarity level called Effervescent. The trailer also showcases some of the stranger weapons players can come across including a rifle that shoots rainbow ponies. The toxic gas has also mutated a lot of the local populace and creatures, giving players brand new enemies to shoot at as well as an all new raid boss to hunt down.
All vault hunters and vehicles get new skins and Gearbox has confirmed that this fifth DLC raises the level cap to 80. Players can also challenge themselves to two new Overpowered Levels, which are accessible from a new location called Digistruct Peak.
For fans jumping in for the first time or picking up after an extended time away fromBorderlands 2, the new downloadable content lets players create a new character right at level 30 to take part in the new content right away. WithBorderlands: The Handsome Collectionavailable for free this month on PlayStation Plusand a recent addition to the Xbox Game Pass, fans on any platform can now check out this free content.
Borderlands 2: Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuaryis available now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
