Battleborn’s Creative Director, Randy Varnell, left a goodbye message on the Gearbox Software Forums after the announcement the game would be shutting down. Because GBX is shutting down the forums, I’m archiving things on my site.
Hello Friends –
It’s been a while since I’ve communicated with you directly, so I wanted to take the opportunity to write to you as Battleborn rounds another milestone in its life.
As of this week, there will be no more Battleplans and there is currently no planned content after the Fall Update. Details of any future changes or news will be made on our forums or through social media, so keep your radars on.
Never fear! Battleborn is here to stay. Nothing is changing with Battleborn, and the servers will be up and active for the foreseeable future. We announced the Fall Update for the game at PAX including some new skins, themed around some of your favorite Borderlands characters! That update will also include some updated title art (more full bar titles!) for the more significant challenges in the game, as well as some additional Finisher Boosts and Taunts. Also, there are minor balance changes in that patch.
If you’ve been paying attention to recent news from the Gearbox Panel at PAX West, you’ll have heard that many folks at Gearbox are working on a highly anticipated project. Although I’m sad my time on Battlebornis coming to a close, I’m happy to announce that I will play a significant role on this highly anticipated but unannounced game, and I’m sure you’ll be hearing some from me again in the future regarding Gearbox games.
I’ve been working on Battleborn nearly exclusively since 2012, and in some ways, that work stretches back to 2009 for me. It’s been a long labor of love with many of my good friends at Gearbox, and I’m proud to have shared that journey with you, our community. Your spirit and loyalty have been a constant inspiration to the team at Gearbox.
Also, I want to personally thank you for giving Battleborn a chance, and dipping down into a new universe with us. We make games for you. And many of you have shared with us how much Battleborn has meant to you personally.
It’s always a bittersweet time when transitioning from one project to another, but also offers the opportunity to step back and enjoy the game we created. Keep an eye out for me in game!
For now, Commander Jythri is signing off and taking the first transport back to a wonderful box of surprises.
You are awesome.
For Solus.
Battleborn Creative Director Randy Varnell, aka @Jythri
While Gearbox isn’t making any future content for the game that doesn’t mean I’m done with the game. I would like to thank everyone at Gearbox for making such a great game. Your hard work has been an inspiration to me. Our shared passion has resulted in incredible experiences. You touched my life and enriched mine and many more. My journey with Battleborn has been phenomenal and has a special place in my heart. Also thanks to everyone in the community for making this unforgettable.
#ForSolus #IAmBattleborn
Luca Mercuri
At least we can say that they gave the go to this new kind of gameplay. Paladins, ow, etc. Gg Gearbox.
Luca Mercuri
And gg for your videos!
MentalMars
Luca Mercuri Palandins & Overwatch lean more towards the shooter side of the hero shooter genre. Randy Pitchford is glad that there is a market for these types of games. Sadly it wasn’t their game who claimed it.
MentalMars
Luca Mercuri Well i’m not done with Battleborn and for GBX’s next borderlands game i have build a good relationship with GBX & 2K Games and they are happy to work with me again.
Luca Mercuri
Good waiting to get more vid from you!
Narancia ✈ Boston!
Proud to be one of the original badass that answered the Battleborn call… Solus will live forever!
*salutes*
Tachyon
It was good times. I regret nothing. #ProudToBeBattleborn.
Ari
So sad but I’m happy I was part of an awesome community and played this amazing game.
Charles Heinrichs
Well, it’s been a fun game, definitely better than the one blizzard did. Thanks for the great times
Patrick Quinn
It’s a pity, but that’s life sometimes. I’m just glad the servers aren’t going anywhere soon – there’s a lot of single-player content, and with free vs, it will probably still be kicking around for some time.