Borderlands 4 - Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned Reveal

Borderlands 4’s Story Pack1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned releases on March 26. Learn more here: [new web link]Can a Vault be… “Goopy”?Welcome to the Gearbox DevCast, the official podcast where developers dive into the design, the data, and the “why” behind the Gearbox portfolio.In this episode, hosts Andrew Reiner (Global Creative Executive Officer) and April Johnson (Associate Director of Narrative) sit down with Josh Jeffcoat, the Creative Director for Story Pack 1, to pull back the curtain on Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.In this episode:The Horror of Borderlands: Why the team decided to pivot to a full horror experience for the first Story Pack of Borderlands 4.The Return of Elpis: Discover how the crash of Elpis changed everything and why we’re bringing back some familiar accents and characters.Shared Progression: SDUs, Fast Travel Stations, map "unfogging," and collectibles will be shared across all characters. This change will be included for all players in the Borderlands 4 update with Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.C4SH the Rogue: A first look at our newest robotic Vault Hunter and how you can jump straight into the DLC at Level 13. Keep your eyes out for C4SH gameplay and info next week!Deep Dive Mechanics: From full underwater swimming to the new "Nightmare Rift" world bosses.Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction: Meet Josh Jeffcoat 0:51 – Announcing Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned 1:40 – Where is Ellie? Setting the stage on Kairos 2:22 – The Pre-Sequel Connection: What happened to Elpis? 3:55 – Why Horror? Pushing the boundaries of the engine 4:35 – Mancubus is back (and he brought Jazz) 5:33 – The return of Pickle and the "Space Australian" legacy 8:41 – Accessibility: How to start the DLC immediately 9:55 – Customization: New skins, heads, and Legendaries 11:13 – New Activity: The Nightmare Rift 11:50 – The 20-Year Dream: Full Underwater Swimming 13:45 – Community Q&A: Shared Progression & Trophy/Achievements 15:35 – WORLD PREMIERE: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned TrailerJoin the Conversation: What are you most excited to find in Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned? Have any questions for the next episode? Let us know in the comments below! We’re "creeping and peeping" through your feedback to make the game better every day.Subscribe for more developer insights and use #GearboxDevCast on social for a chance to get your questions answered in future episodes.--------------------------------------------FOLLOW GEARBOX--------------------------------------------https://www.twitter.com/gearboxofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/gearboxofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/Gearboxhttps://www.twitch.tv/GearboxOfficial--------------------------------------------FOLLOW BORDERLANDS--------------------------------------------https://www.tiktok.com/@borderlandshttps://www.twitter.com/Borderlandshttps://www.threads.com/@borderlandshttps://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.comhttps://www.facebook.com/borderlandsgamehttps://www.instagram.com/borderlands