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Lock and load, gamers! The week of September 8–15, 2025, was a wild ride through the gaming universe, with blockbuster launches, tech troubles, and DLCs stealing the show. From Borderlands 4’s chaotic debut to indie gems and juicy industry drama, here’s your no-frills rundown of the week’s biggest gaming moments, brought to you by Daggerless.
Borderlands 4 Blasts Off with a Bumpy Launch
Gearbox unleashed Borderlands 4 on September 12 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2 (coming October 3), delivering a loot-filled frenzy that’s got X buzzing. The game’s over-the-top gunplay, vibrant open world, and co-op chaos are earning raves, with posts calling it “a loot-fest worth the wait” and its Metacritic score tying Borderlands 2 as the series’ second-highest. Steam saw a peak of 207,479 concurrent players, but it’s not all smooth sailing. PC players slammed the game with “Mixed” Steam reviews, citing brutal performance issues—low frame rates, stuttering, and crashes, even on beastly rigs like the RTX 5090. One X user groaned, “Randy, I sold my car for this!” A 2.7GB day-one patch tackled some crashes, but frame drops and texture pop-ins persist in hectic shootouts. Console players faced issues too, with Xbox Series X|S physical Super Deluxe Edition owners missing promised DLC at launch, though Gearbox is scrambling to fix it. Despite the hiccups, fans on X are hooked on the core loop and optimistic about patches polishing this Vault Hunter adventure.
Big DLC Releases Steal the Show
DLCs are keeping the grind alive, and this week’s drops and reveals have fans hyped. Here’s the spotlight on two heavy-hitters:
- No Man’s Sky: Voyagers Update – Hello Games dropped the Voyagers update on August 27, just before our week, but its impact is still rippling through September. This free content pack lets players build colossal, customizable Corvette-class starships with multi-crew support, new multiplayer missions, and a sleek Plasma Starship Trail. X users are losing it over the ship-building freedom, with @SpaceNomadX calling it “the ultimate sandbox glow-up.” The update’s Expedition mode and DLSS4 support for PC players have boosted its popularity, with Steam charts showing a surge in concurrent players. Unlike traditional paid DLC, Hello Games’ free update model continues to win hearts, with X posts praising their “no greed, just vibes” approach.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – Legacy of the Forge – Launched on September 9, this DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has Henry rebuilding his father’s forge in Kuttenberg, complete with over 100 million customization options for his workshop and quarters. It’s a Sims-meets-medieval-RPG vibe, packed with new quests, a Prestige stat, and a secret ending fixing a base game plot hole. X is buzzing with excitement, with fans like @RPGFanatic calling it “the coziest DLC of 2025.” Despite some mixed reception to the earlier Brushes with Death DLC, Legacy of the Forge is a hit, with players praising its immersive blacksmithing and heartfelt story. Warhorse’s roadmap teases a third DLC, Mysteria Ecclesiae, for winter, promising monastery intrigue and “medieval Covid” vibes.
Elsewhere, Borderlands 4’s DLC roadmap has X abuzz, with two Story Packs planned for 2026 (Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned in Q1) and four Bounty Packs starting Q4 2025, offering new missions, bosses, and cosmetics. Fans hope for meatier content than Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands DLCs, with @LootLord tweeting, “Give us Borderlands 2-level expansions!” Hollow Knight: Silksong’s recent DLC continues to dominate Steam, and Destiny 2’s latest expansion keeps players grinding, though some X posts gripe about its repetitive structure.
Cozy and Chaotic: This Week’s Indie Drops
The indie scene brought the heat. Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree launched September 15 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch, blending JRPG charm with cozy adventure vibes. X users are gushing over its “gorgeous world” and heartfelt story. The Edge of Allegoria hit Switch on September 11, serving retro RPG goodness for pixel-art fans. @IndieQuest tweeted, “Towa is the chill escape we needed this fall.”
Nintendo Direct Drops Bombshells
Nintendo’s September 12 Direct was a banger, unveiling a Super Mario Galaxy movie and Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave. The big win? Hades 2 as a Switch 2 timed exclusive, boasting 120 FPS in docked mode. X is ablaze, with @GamerGuildTV calling it “the sequel to end all sequels.” Nintendo’s flexing, and fans are eating it up.
Industry Drama: EVO’s Saudi Acquisition Sparks Debate
The fighting game community got a shock with Saudi Arabia’s acquisition of the EVO tournament. Some see bigger prize pools, but X posts like @FGC_Veteran’s warn, “EVO’s indie spirit might take a hit.” The FGC is watching closely as this deal unfolds.
Prime Gaming and PS Plus Bring the Goods
Prime Gaming gifted 11 free titles this month, including Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: The Complete Edition on September 5. PS Plus Extra and Premium added WWE 2K25, but X users are lukewarm, calling it “fine but forgettable.” Free is free—grab ‘em while they’re hot!
What’s Next?
The fall gaming rush is heating up. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s 3D remake drops September 19 on PS5, PC, and Switch, promising JRPG nostalgia. ProtoPlay 2025 (September 19–20) in Dundee will spotlight indie talent from the Tranzfuser competition. With Borderlands 4 patches incoming and Hollow Knight: Silksong ruling Steam, there’s plenty to play. What’s got your trigger finger itching? Hit us up on X!
That’s your Daggerless Gaming Dispatch for September 8–15, 2025. Stay locked in for next week’s chaos!
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