Starting new characters in Borderlands 4 has left many players dissatisfied, primarily due to the level-skip feature available to those who have completed the campaign with a different character. Gamers had anticipated that progression rewards would be shared across all Vault Hunters on an account, leading to disappointment when realizing that certain elements are character-specific.

The release of Borderlands 4 on September 11 and 12 has garnered a mix of interest and critique from players. Despite receiving favorable reviews from critics, many players are reporting performance issues that dampen their experience.

Discontent Over Progression

While players can jump to level 30 with new characters after completing the campaign, the lack of shared progression across characters can make starting as a new Vault Hunter feel tedious. This includes unlocking teleport points only accessible through past characters and not having access to previously unlocked storage deck upgrades, causing frustration among players.

The characters in Borderlands 4, such as Amon and Vex, allow for diverse play styles that have left some players hesitant to fully explore without access to rewards earned by their prior character.

Some fans suggest that tweaks from Gearbox could enhance the gameplay experience by sharing map unlocks and upgrades among all Vault Hunters, thereby fostering a more enjoyable progression system.