Since its release,Borderlands 3has sold over 8 million copies and received a warm reception from critics and fans alike. In recognition of the game’s runaway success, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford took the stage to thankBorderlands 3fans and to provide some insight into the game’s post-launch life.
As part of the popular PAX East event, Gearbox Software teased upcoming content for other titles likeHomeworld 3andRisk of Rain 2before introducing Pitchford toreveal the latestBorderlandscontent.But before diving into what the future would look like, Pitchford shared some statistics that the developers had collected, ranging from the collective playtime across all users (38,000 years), to the number of enemies players had killed since release (34.59 billion).
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During the final minutes of the PAX presentation, Pitchford brought voice actors David Wald (who plays Wainwright Jacobs) and Cherami Leigh (who playsGaige the Mechromancer) onstage to tease some upcoming content through a live reading from the latest DLC,Guns, Love and Tentacles.However, during the readings, key character Hammerlock revealed that he was unavailable fighting a Varkid queen named Hemivorous, entrusting his fiancé with finding their wedding planner. This, combined with previous trailer footage, led fans to believe that Hemivorous would be a future foe for players to face off against. Parts of the reading are available in the video below.
It is important to note that although these credible hints come straight from Gearbox itself, nothing is certain. When discussingBorderlands 3DLCs 3 and 4,Pitchford warned that certain plot details could be subject to change. If the queen is not a part of the incoming DLC, it might not be ready for some time. While Hemivorous could certainly surface inGuns, Love and Tentacleson March 26,Gearbox has not stated the Varkid queen would be a boss outright.
Ultimately, fans should be excited forBorderlands 3.According to Gearbox’s roadmap,several fan favorites besides Gaige are returning.With the game’s Steam debut also en route, it’s clear that the developer is committed to building upon theBorderlandsexperience. The new events and constant updates should reassure wary newcomers that the game’s wry humor and quick gameplay are worth jumping into.
Borderlands 3is out now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One. Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock releases Jun 16, 2025.
