Border 4 It recently dropped its first major story DLC with the release of Mad Alley and The Vault of the Damned, but players are largely unhappy with the expansion's offerings. this Border 4 The DLC marked the first of two planned post-launch story packs, each featuring a new DLC story mission and a new playable Vault Hunter. In the days since Mad Alley and The Vault of the Damned were released, some fans have taken issue with the DLC's $30 price tag.
However for its sale Border 4The base game was strong when released in September 2025, selling nearly 2.5 million copies in its first week and becoming the third best-selling game of 2025. however, Border 4 It also faced various controversies regarding its end game content and post-launch support, resulting in the number of players on Steam falling below 20,000 concurrent players two months after its release. The game also sits on a review score of “mixed” on Steam, and now it seems that the Story Pack 1 DLC hasn't helped improve the game's standing in the eyes of fans.
Fans think Borderlands 4's Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned DLC isn't worth the price
Border 4 Fans across the internet have been lamenting the very limited content available in Story Pack 1 for the $30 asking price. Posted by Reddit user wdiesel Border 4 subreddit asking if any other players felt the DLC was much shorter than they expected. Other users are quick to agree with the original poster, it also contains some notable bugs and marks the most expensive. border area Date DLC series. The combination of these factors has left a bad taste in many fans' mouths that even the quality of the ingredients included can't make up for.
On Steam, Mad Alley and The Vault of the Damned reviews are currently sitting at “Mostly Negative”, which is what Reddit users are saying about the DLC. While Steam reviewers often praise the quality of the DLC, many are leaving negative reviews because they can't justify spending $30 on what ultimately amounts to only a few hours of new content. Border 4The endgame is already struggling to keep players hooked, even with the addition of the Bloomrapper boss and Pearlescent rare weapons for free. Border 4 Updates. Combined with the disappointing amount of content included Border 4With the bounty packs, it is clear why more and more players are leaving the game.
What's included in Borderlands 4's Story Pack 1 DLC and why fans are disappointed with it
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Mad Alley and the Vault of the Damned Story Expansion
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New Vault Hunter: C4SH
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Whispering Glacier map detail
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2 new major bosses, 16 minibosses, and new enemy types
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3 pearl weapons and 18 new legendaries
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28 new cosmetics
At first glance, everything is included in it Border 4 The DLC looks pretty solid. A brand-new playable character, along with a new DLC story, are already attractive offerings, and additional weapons and cosmetics are just the icing on the cake. However, when many players actually got their hands on this expansion, it turned out that most of the new content could be completed in 2-3 hours. While players can start a new run of the main campaign as a new Vault Hunter C4SH, there isn't enough end game content to justify an entirely new build for replay.
With the rising cost of video games and the recently announced price jump for consoles like the PlayStation 5, many gamers are becoming more selective about what content they choose to spend their hard-earned money on. The $30 price tag for this DLC is about half the cost Border 4is the base game, but offers only 2 or 3 hours worth of content, compared to 30-50 hours of base game content. In terms of hourly rates, a lot Border 4 Fans may find that this DLC isn't worth the investment when there are more robust options available.
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September 12, 2025
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, User Interaction
