Overview

• Creative director Graeme Timmins said Gearbox will not act immediately on overpowered interactions, including the throwing‑knife "crit" setup.
• The initial balance pass will focus on weaker skills, Vault Hunters and many legendaries to expand viable build diversity.
• Gearbox acknowledged that nerfs remain possible later after it investigates the knife interaction and other unintended behaviors.
• No timing was announced for the forthcoming patch that will deliver the planned buffs or any subsequent adjustments.
• Players broadly praised a buffs‑first approach in a PvE looter shooter, and some noted that the strongest builds require significant farming to assemble.