Though Gearbox Software is ramping up Borderlands 2 DLC support with the release of the Mechromancer class earlier today, they still have yet to address some of the game’s more problematic issues. Several weeks ago we delivered the news that certain Borderlands 2 players were experiencing a full Badass Rank reset and were losing many of their hard-earned golden keys.
While the Mechromancer DLC doesn’t seem to be creating any issues, the associated compatibility patch released with the class appears to be causing more than a few problems. Gamers that had only heard about the Badass Rank reset are now experiencing it themselves. Additionally players are reporting a loss of golden keys only after downloading the update.
Even though it’s a small minority that appears to be experiencing problems, the fact that Gearbox Software has yet to address the Badass Rank reset is only exacerbating fans’ displeasure. Over on the Gearbox forums the developer has promised a patch is making its way through console certification – the update went live on Steam over a week ago – but Gearbox staffers haven’t made the process easy. No clear timeline for release has kept many gamers from even booting up Borderlands 2, lest they lose dozens of hours of hard work.
As well, there have been growing reports of the game freezing, and rendering itself unplayable due to auto-saves exceeding a certain size. Gearbox has said this issue will also be addressed in the forthcoming patch, but again there’s no definite release date.
It’s important to note that the Mechromancer class is not to blame (necessarily) for the new gamer headaches – it’s actually the patch that released with the DLC that appears to be causing the problems. So be cautious when booting up Borderlands 2, and for any that are supremely paranoid, better keep your console disconnected from the Internet for the time being.
It hasn’t been all bad news regarding Borderlands 2, though, as Shacknews has caught wind of the game’s first story-based DLC. Yes, the type of content that kept Borderlands in Xboxes, PlayStations, and PCs for nearly a year after launch is coming to, and hopefully soon.
Three new trophies for the PS3 version of the game revealed that ‘Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty’ is the first piece of story-based DLC in the pipeline. Additionally, the content will unlock at least two new locations: Oasis and Pirate’s Booty. Sounds like perfect Borderlands 2 fodder for us.
PC players did PS3 gamers one better and uncovered the source file for the DLC, which provides a brief prologue for the add-on. Check it out below:
Legends speak of Captain Blade’s Lost Treasure of the Sands. Of a prize so great, that men would turn the sands red in pursuit of it. Of a pirate queen, courageous and deadly, who would stop at nothing to find it. Of a monstrous Leviathan. Of the Vault Hunters who journeyed to the desert town of Oasis, not knowing the horrors that would befall them.
Beyond some new story-based content, the DLC is said to unlock a new head for each class, introduce a new rarity level (color), and of course will feature new items, weapons, and bosses. No word on when Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty might release, but we hope it’s after the aforementioned patch so more gamers can get in on the action.
Have you been experiencing problems with Borderlands 2 since the Mechromancer released? Any gamers keeping away from the game until their Badass Rank is restored?
Borderlands 2 is out now for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
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Source: Gearbox Forums
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May wanna update the post, Gearbox just confirmed it and the DLC is releasing Oct.16th! Hope they are not rushing these releasing tho. I love new content but do not love bugs.
Agreeing with Cartman, the DLC is in fact coming out the same day the Mechromancer was to release.
I agree with Cartman in that I hope they are not rushing this DLC out. I know some people have already gone through the walkthrough twice and are dying for a DLC, but I’d rather them be patient and fix some of the major bugs they are having already first. I’m still only on walkthrough 1, but I am at the very end.
Also, I got lucky, I downloaded the update on Tuesday, but didn’t hear about the badass reset until Wednesday night. I went on last night and I still had my BA ranking. I wonder what exactly is causing people to lose their rank, yet some people like myself get away free.
The autosave freezes are a complete game breaker. I am unable to play my lvl 50 commando and my 21 siren because of it. It was at the point where it would only lag for 1-3 seconds , then it got to 5-6 seconds, then around 10 seconds. Now i am unable to load any of my characters, it just freezes after i press start in the title menu.
they’ll fix all the problems… eventually, just like they did with BL1, they just like to take their time in making sure they’ve fully gotten rid of the issue(s).
i just wonder how they will compensate those who lost points and keys, i dont think they can refund the BA points/ranks b/c the challenges are complete but the ranks at zero (or whatever). hasn’t happened to me yet so again fingers crossed they fix this bs sooner rather then later (preferably before DLC1 roles out).
Was playing with my brother and his character level was completely reset to level 1, he has lost all customisations and weapons for the character where previously he was level 11 Commando. Is this a common problem? How do we fix it? I really don’t want to have to start again because his level is lagging and I can’t handle all of the Goliaths etc.
Thanks
Emma
I have the mechromancer, I just downloaded the dlc with my season pass, so I started playing and 10 minutes later decided I would check and see if I had any badass tokens and I lost all my badass ranks and bonuses
sad day definitely turning it off for the night.