Borderlands 2 Level Cap Increase Detailed by Gearbox

[Shawn Zipay]

On April 2 (really?) the level cap will be raised in Borderlands 2. As such, the team wanted to give players a brief overview of what to expect in the free update that arrives on that date. In addition, they also wanted to detail what will be coming in the Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack that also arrives that same day.

Changes in 4/2 Software Update (Free)
- Adds new items to the Black Market:
-- One additional ammo upgrade for each ammo type, at 50 Eridium each.
-- Two more backpack storage space upgrades, at 50 and 100 Eridium respectively.
-- Two more bank storage space upgrades, at 50 and 100 Eridium respectively.

- Increases the maximum amount of Eridium players can hold from 99 to 500.
- Adds a new playthrough balanced for top-tier play: Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode.
- Various bug fixes.

Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack (Free with Season Pass, $4.99 / 400 Microsoft Points separately)
- Raises level cap to 61, allowing characters to gain 11 additional levels.
- Characters gain a skill point with every level from 51 to 61, for a total of 11 more skill points.
- Powerful new "Ancient" E-Tech relics and rare Pearlscent-grade weapons can be picked up in Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode.

Got it? Good. They will have a more detailed changelog coming soon, presumably around the time the updates go live next week.

(Gearbox)