Borderlands 4 to Introduce Major Changes to Grenades and Heavy Weapons

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Alright, so here’s the deal with Borderlands 4. I just caught wind of some wild updates, and man, they’re mixing things up with grenades and heavy weapons this time. If you’re like me, a fan who’s always down for some explosive chaos, this might be your jam. On April 30, we got this epic sneak peek during the State of Play—honestly, they dropped loads of info. And, uh, they’re switching things up big time based on what us players have been dishing out as feedback. Their new “ordinance” feature? Kinda feels like a game-changer, honestly.

So, picture this—you’ve got these four new vault hunters to play with, and Vex the Siren is getting some serious spotlight. Ever just get hung up on one character because they look that cool? Because that’s Vex for me. We got a deep dive into combat and loot changes, but what snagged my attention was this thing called the ordinance slot. Like, what a name, right? Anyway—wait, no—lemme backtrack. It’s kinda like they tossed a grenade and a heavy weapon into a blender, and we ended up with this new slot. You swap between tossing grenades and handling big guns like you’re picking candy. But there’s a twist: instead of ammo, you’re dealing with cooldowns. You pick one—either grenades or a big ol’ launcher. Admittedly, it’s a trade-off, but at least you won’t be running out of ammo mid-chaos, right?

Folks on Reddit are buzzing, and I’m right there with them. The cool-down thing’s gotta be inspired by Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands—if you’ve ever played it, you’ll know what I mean. It’s like, “ah-ha, now I get why they did it.” Doesn’t fill the gap left by missing fan-favorite weapons, though. Gotta admit, I love my pew-pew variety.

Oh, and get this—gearbox heard our cries? Or, at least, they’re trying. Borderlands 3 didn’t exactly hit everyone’s sweet spot, so all these tweaks? Feeling hopeful! The wait’s shorter too—mark September 12, 2025, on your calendar. That’s when we get to see if all these changes stick the landing.

So yeah, lots to unpack and loads to look forward to. Whether you’re into blowing stuff up or just vibing with the new mechanics, it’s gonna be a ride. Can’t wait to dive in myself and, who knows, maybe get sidetracked along the way.