Borderlands is the OG looter shooter, but in some ways, Borderlands 3 has taken from those that have come after it. This is particularly true through its release of mini-events alongside core story DLCs, as well as its continuation into a second season pass. Borderlands 2 had a standard season pass with 4 DLCs, making it more or less of a one-off in this way (not that that the full game itself was).
Borderlands 3 continues to expand and get support, with many likely looking forward to the Director's Cut DLC of Season Pass 2. What exactly it entails remains to be seen, but based on the pattern of past DLC, fans may be able to narrow down when it releases.
Borderlands 3 DLC Pattern
Since day one, there's been a trackable pattern between the DLCs. Even once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which likely impacted some of the content, the DLCs consistently released about three months a part. The exact day count varies, but Borderlands 3 reliably delivered consistently:
- Borderlands 3 release date: September 13, 2019
- Heist of the Handsome Jackpot release date: December 19, 2019
- Guns, Love, and Tentacles release date: March 26, 2020
- Bounty of Blood release date: June 25, 2020
- Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck release date: September 10, 2020
Excluding a handful of days here or there, three months pass in between each DLC. The pandemic was in full stride when Bounty of Blood and Psycho Krieg dropped, but however Gearbox Software approaches this, it clearly works. As such, assuming that the Season Pass 2 content, which is more of additional add-ons than story DLCs, is as consistent seems like a safe bet.
Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2 Breaks Stride, But Follows Suit
Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2 includes the Designer and Director's Cuts for the game. Interestingly enough, the Designer's Cut broke from the aforementioned pattern, releasing on November 10, 2020. This was exactly two months after Psycho Krieg released, but this was meant to coincide with the release of the Xbox Series X. As of right now, it seems unlikely that the Director's Cut will follow in exactly two months, as that would be January 10, and there's been no word on it to suggest it's coming that early.
However, accounting for the fact that the first Season Pass 2 DLC released on that date for a specific reason and how the content is arguably "smaller" than full-fledged story DLCs, there's really no reason to not expect it to fall in line with past releases. There's a good chance that Borderlands 3's Director's Cut drops some time in the three month zone, some time around February 10. Of course, it all remains to be seen, but fans shouldn't be waiting much longer for this next DLC.
Borderlands 3 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.