{"id":111948,"date":"2020-04-23T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=134919"},"modified":"2020-04-23T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:00:00","slug":"starting-today-borderlands-3-goes-80s-with-latest-free-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/04\/23\/starting-today-borderlands-3-goes-80s-with-latest-free-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Today, Borderlands 3 Goes \u201880s with Latest Free Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/revengeCartel_background.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Revenge of the Cartels free seasonal event starts today and runs through June 4.<\/li>\n<li>Revenge of the Cartels delivers fresh enemies and areas, as well as limited-time challenges and loot.<\/li>\n<li>End-game overhaul \u201cMayhem Mode 2.0\u201d also arrives today in <em>Borderlands 3<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>You don\u2019t know it yet, but you\u2019re about to turn Joey Ultraviolet\u2019s criminal underworld upside down. See, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/borderlands-3\">Borderlands 3<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u2019s latest free, time-limited event \u2013 <strong>Revenge of the Cartels<\/strong> \u2013 revolves around an Eridium cartel composed of three distinct gangs and controlled by the ruthless Joey Ultraviolet. Over the course of the next six weeks, you\u2019re going to kick his ass. A lot.<\/p>\n<p>Starting today, you\u2019ll notice Cartel operatives causing trouble all across the Borderlands, including areas found in each of the game\u2019s campaign add-ons. When you take down one of these operatives, two things will happen: first, a wave of Cartel Thugs will warp in to avenge their fallen comrade \u2013 and they might even bring a unique, Badass-level Underboss with them. If you successfully eliminate these reinforcements, you\u2019ll collect some Hideout Coordinates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Borderlands 3 - Revenge of the Cartels\" class=\"wp-image-134925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=569 569w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=940 940w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=1776 1776w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=592 592w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Burnt-Ends_06.jpg?w=518 518w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Collect enough coordinates and your scaly shipmate Maurice (remember him from <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2019\/10\/21\/borderlands-3-bloody-harvest-event-xbox-one\/\">Bloody Harvest<\/a>?) will be able to warp you to Joey Ultraviolet\u2019s from his neon-soaked tropical hideout, a new discrete area added specifically for <strong>Revenge of the Cartels.<\/strong> There you\u2019ll face not only Joey himself but also waves of enemies from one of three Cartel gangs: the tech-obsessed cyborgs of CryptoSec, the meat-charring debt collectors of The Burnt Ends, or the Eridium dust runners known as The Purpatrators.<\/p>\n<p>Each gang sports its own distinctive look, offers a unique roster of Underbosses, and most importantly, enjoys its own Legendary loot pool. Naturally, we recommend paying Joey multiple visits to increase your chances of snagging every hot new Legendary item. Thankfully, you\u2019ll never face the same gang twice in a row, so the first thing you\u2019ll want to do after leaving Joey\u2019s glitzy mansion is start collecting coordinates for your next trip. Be sure to collect all the best gear before the event ends on June 4 or you might miss out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Borderlands 3 - Revenge of the Cartels\" class=\"wp-image-134927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=569 569w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=940 940w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=1776 1776w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=592 592w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Purpatrators_01.jpg?w=518 518w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Oh, and if Legendary gear isn\u2019t enough to convince you, how about some cool event-specific cosmetics? <strong>Revenge of the Cartels<\/strong> introduces a set of 18 limited-time Challenges you can only complete while the event is live. Be sure to track your progress via the event tab in your ECHO Device menu to make sure you\u2019re hitting your goals. Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3 Challenges: <\/strong>\u2018VECH-tor Graphics\u2019 ECHO Device Skin<\/li>\n<li><strong>6 Challenges:<\/strong> \u2018Retro Outrunner\u2019 Weapon Trinket<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 Challenges:<\/strong> \u2018Framed Firewall\u2019 Room Decoration<\/li>\n<li><strong>14 Challenges:<\/strong> \u2018Hotline Pandora\u2019 Vault Hunter Head<\/li>\n<li><strong>18 Challenges:<\/strong> \u2018Death by Filigrees\u2019 Vault Hunter Skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all of that said, you can always opt out of the event if you\u2019d prefer to just play the game as you normally would. But with an all-new area, fresh enemy types, limited-time Challenges, and of course, tons of new gear, we hope you consider opting back in later. Just remember<strong>: Revenge of the Cartels<\/strong> starts today but ends on June 4.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=940\" alt=\"Borderlands 3 - Revenge of the Cartels\" class=\"wp-image-134926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=569 569w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=940 940w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=1776 1776w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=592 592w, https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/2KGCAP_OAK_Cartel-Screenshot_Shot-5_Cryptosec_02.jpg?w=518 518w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before we go, we wanted to mention one more thing for all you high-level players out there: <strong>Mayhem Mode 2.0<\/strong> is now live! That\u2019s right, we\u2019ve completely overhauled <strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em><\/strong>\u2019s end-game to create a more enduring and rewarding experience. If you\u2019re a high-level player looking for a reason to jump back in, you can read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/borderlands.com\/en-US\/news\/2020-04-21-borderlands-3-mayhem-mode\/\">borderlands.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Between Mayhem 2.0, Revenge of the Cartels, <a href=\"https:\/\/borderlands.com\/en-US\/news\/2020-04-07-borderlands-science\/\">Borderlands Science<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/borderlands.com\/en-US\/news\/2020-03-27-co-op-loot-drop\/\">ongoing mini-events<\/a>, and next month\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/borderlands.com\/en-US\/news\/2020-02-27-borderlands-3-pax-east-dlc-2-steam-spring2020roadmap\/\">Guardian Takedown<\/a>, there\u2019s really never been a better time to jump in and enjoy <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/borderlands-3\">Borderlands 3<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. We hope to see you out there, Vault Hunter!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary The Revenge of the Cartels free seasonal event starts today and runs through June 4. Revenge of the Cartels delivers fresh enemies and areas, as well as limited-time challenges and loot. End-game overhaul \u201cMayhem Mode 2.0\u201d also arrives today in Borderlands 3. You don\u2019t know it yet, but you\u2019re about to turn Joey Ultraviolet\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-xbox-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111948\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}