Summary

  • Borderlands 3 update adds free hero skins inspired by iconic characters like Moxxi and Athena.
  • These new cosmetics allow players to customize their characters with unique skins, heads, and weapon trinkets.
  • Fans excited for the Borderlands movie can celebrate with these free cosmetics.

In anticipation of the Borderlands movie’s debut on August 9, 2024, Borderlands built up momentum for this milestone moment for the franchise with a new Borderlands 3 update. This update for Borderlands 3 introduced some character skins and other cosmetic items that celebrate some of the fan-favorite characters throughout the franchise, some of which are expected to make a central appearance in the upcoming Borderlands movie as a result of them receiving these new cosmetics.

The new Heroes From The Borderlands skins in Borderlands 3 are available free for all players who own the game. In order to acquire the skins, players will need to download a new update for Borderlands 3, which was released on July 18th, 2024, and after downloading the update the skins will automatically be added to the player’s inventory. Players can equip the new character skins, heads, and Echo themes by visiting a Quick Change station, while the new weapon skin and weapon trinkets can be equipped directly from the player’s inventory.

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All Heroes From The Borderlands Cosmetics in Borderlands 3 (and the Characters That Inspired Them)

Character Insipration: Cosmetics: Featured Game(s):
Athena
  • Owl Cowl character head
  • Pallas Malice character skin
  • Borderlands
  • Borderlands the Pre-Sequel
  • Tales From the Borderlands
Bloodwing
  • Screamin’ Wings weapon trinket
  • Borderlands
  • Borderlands 2
Fran
  • Fran’s Frogun weapon trinket
  • New Tales From the Borderlands
Grandma Flexington
  • Grandma Strands character head
  • Flexington Fab character skin
  • Borderlands 2
Lilith
  • Siren’s Call Echo skin
  • Borderlands
  • Borderlands 2
  • Borderlands the Pre-Sequel
  • Borderlands 3
Moxxi
  • Queen of Hearts character head
  • Cabaret Killer character skin
  • Mad Touch weapon skin
  • Shooty Call weapon trinket
  • Borderlands
  • Borderlands 2
  • Borderlands the Pre-Sequel
  • Tales From the Borderlands
  • Borderlands 3
Nisha
  • Lawbringer Ringer character head
  • Sheriff’s Duds character skin
  • Borderlands 2
  • Borderlands the Pre-Sequel
Octavio
  • Dollar Kills weapon trinket
  • New Tales From the Borderlands
Salvador
  • Salvadorable weapon trinket
  • Borderlands 2

Unlike most character cosmetic items, the new Heroes From The Borderlands skins and heads can be equipped on any of the four playable characters in Borderlands 3.

Moxxi has stolen the spotlight with this new set of skins, although this is a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s always nice to see this fan-favorite character get more recognition in any way, shape, or form. On the other hand, though, Moxxi is arguably long overdue to be promoted to an independent weapon manufacturer and/or a playable character in future Borderlands games. While these cosmetics are another step in this direction, the character still has plenty of untapped potential for future games to unleash, and hopefully, these cosmetics inspired by Moxxi won’t be the last that fans see of them in future games.

In the case of Fran and Octavio, it’s nice to finally see some of the New Tales From the Borderlands characters explicitly acknowledged in the mainline Borderlands franchise. But at the same time, it’s weird to see how many recurring characters didn’t get the Heroes From The Borderlands treatment with their own cosmetics, like Anu, the other playable character apart from Fran and Octavio.

These new cosmetics in Borderlands 3 are said to be hyping up the upcoming Borderlands movie, which would explain the criteria for which characters inspired this new set of cosmetics. Still though, there seem to be a handful of fan-favorite Borderlands franchise characters missing, mainly Claptrap, Krieg, Roland, Tannis, and Tiny Tina. Perhaps this is a sign that future Borderlands games will give these characters a proper tribute. Regardless, free cosmetics are still a cause for celebration, especially for franchise veterans and those excited about the new movie.

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8 /10

Borderlands 3
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First-Person Shooter
Action
RPG
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Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
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Released
September 13, 2019
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
2K Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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Cross Save
yes
Franchise
Borderlands
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter, Action, RPG
How Long To Beat
25 Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players