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Battleborn servers shut down for good

By Natalie Clayton published 1 February 21

news Five years after launch, the game is fully shuttered.

Battleborn begins winding down, premium currency purchases ending in February

By Andy Chalk published 25 November 19

news Slowly, inexorably, the end is coming. But not for quite awhile yet.

Battleborn bids farewell with its final update

By Andy Chalk published 23 October 17

news The release of the fall update means that development is now over.

After the fall update, development on Battleborn will cease

By Fraser Brown published 17 September 17

News But you'll still be able to play for the foreseeable future.

Newly free-to-play Battleborn gets new PVP mode

By Mat Paget published 24 June 17

NEWS The new Supercharge mode combines aspects of Meltdown and Capture on new maps designed for 3v3 battles.

Battleborn goes free-to-play

By Andy Chalk published 6 June 17

news Randy Pitchford says it's not really F2P, but it is.

Battleborn Winter Update promises big changes for new and returning players

By Andy Chalk published 6 December 16

news The update will unlock all 25 core characters for everyone.

Gearbox and Battleborn players team up to reignite interest in the game

By Andy Chalk published 11 November 16

news "Battleborn Day" is set for tomorrow.

What the strange evolution of the hero shooter tells us about the genre's future

By Austin Wood published 25 October 16

Hybrid theory There's more to the hero life than pushing a cart.

Battleborn's first "Story Op" DLC, Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion, goes live today

By Andy Chalk published 13 October 16

news The DLC offers single-player or co-op action "with a film noir flair."

Gearbox denies rumor that Battleborn is going free to play, but says a "trial version" is planned

By Andy Chalk, Evan Lahti published 29 September 16

NEWS Following a Kotaku rumor, Randy Pitchford clears the air about Battleborn's future.

Battleborn's latest hero is a big pink hen

By Tom Sykes published 29 August 16

The 'bombirdier' goes live for everyone on Thursday.

Take-Two boss says he's not giving up on Battleborn

By Andy Chalk published 5 August 16

NEWS It's not over yet.

Gearbox details what's next for Battleborn

By Andy Chalk published 22 July 16

NEWS New character, new features, and more on the way.

Battleborn is getting microtransactions this week

By Tom Sykes published 15 June 16

News For cosmetic items: premium taunts and skins.

Battleborn is already 40% off on Steam

By Tom Sykes published 28 May 16

News After only a few weeks of sale.

The next Battleborn hero is a snake called Pendles

By Shaun Prescott published 26 May 16

News Yes, it's a snake. And its name is Pendles.

Battleborn gets its first post-launch hero later this month

By Shaun Prescott published 20 May 16

News Also: double XP event kicks off this weekend.

Battleborn review

By PC Gamer published 11 May 16

Broader lands Battleborn treads familiar ground in a new, experimental way.

Battleborn launch trailer features shooting, stabbing, and dancing

By Andy Chalk published 29 April 16

NEWS Battleborn comes out on May 3. Bust a move.

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