This is a substantial DLC expansion for the original Borderlands, continuing the story after the Vault's secrets are revealed. You engage in 44 new missions fighting the Crimson Lance to secure alien technology within the Secret Armory. Key enhancements include a level cap increase to 61, adding new weapons, vehicles, and roughly 30 new enemies. It requires the base game and integrates seamlessly, offering significant added playtime in the established RPG/Shooter style.
The central conflict revolves around preventing the Crimson Lance from successfully executing their assault. To achieve this, players must infiltrate and navigate the heavily fortified Secret Armory of General Knoxx. This setting provides a new, high-stakes environment for players to explore following the conclusion of the base game's primary storyline.
This package significantly extends the lifespan and capability of the base game experience by introducing substantial progression and content additions.
The add-on is notable for its sheer volume of new material, including:
Perhaps the most impactful feature for returning players is the level cap increase. This allows players to continue leveling their existing Vault Hunters beyond the original maximum, pushing the potential experience up to level 61. This necessitates new gear acquisition and strategic development for high-level builds.
This content is not a standalone experience; it requires the installation of the original *Borderlands* game to access. It seamlessly integrates into the existing world and character progression systems, allowing players to utilize their established Vault Hunters and equipment within the new narrative framework and environments. The scope of this DLC is considerable, offering many hours of new gameplay that matches the quality and style of the core game's mission structure.
As of its release, this content did not feature any subsequent DLCs or expansions built upon its specific narrative or mechanics. Furthermore, this content remains tied to the original release generation of platforms, with no standalone remakes or remasters specifically for this add-on noted.