Borderlands 4 Focuses on Buffs Over Nerfs to Balance Gameplay
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Gearbox has decided not to nerf the overpowered crit knife in Borderlands 4 immediately, instead focusing on buffing underperforming gear and skills first, after learning from past nerf-heavy updates in previous titles. The game’s creative director emphasized a balanced approach to maintain game health, with no specific timeline for these updates yet.
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