The recent Borderlands film may have overlooked a beloved character, but an emerging mod for Borderlands 3 is drawing attention back to them. This new mod is dedicated to transforming the operative Zane into the sharpshooter Mordecai, who originally captivated players in the first Borderlands installment. Fans were puzzled by Mordecai's absence in the poorly received movie, yet the community is rallying to celebrate their favorite character.
Currently under active development, the Mordecai mod is nearing completion, as shared by its creator, EpicNNG. The goal of the mod is to substitute Zane with Mordecai across various aspects, including his skill tree, abilities, character model, and much more. EpicNNG has been sharing updates intermittently on Twitter, giving a glimpse into the exciting features related to Mordecai and his trusty companion, Bloodwing.
More time is still needed for the mod to fine-tune aspects such as overall balance in both early and late-game scenarios, according to EpicNNG. With Mordecai’s exceptional shooting abilities and the multitude of weapons present in Borderlands 3, it aims to offer an experience reminiscent of the original games.
While the complete array of skills for Mordecai in Borderlands 3 isn't fully revealed yet, recent previews of the skill tree have piqued interest, particularly the intriguing combination of Mordecai and Bloodwing visible at the bottom. This concept is puzzling, yet it certainly draws attention.
In the original Borderlands 2 and 3, Mordecai plays a secondary role, but players have always enjoyed taking control of him in the first title. The Borderlands film did not cater to Mordecai enthusiasts, making it refreshing to see the community take initiative to preserve his legacy in a contemporary format.
EpicNNG incorporated hidden references for veteran fans by including the phrase "Vete al Diablo" in the Gelid Leftover Radical Operative Class Mod. This line evokes memories of a poignant scene in Borderlands 2, where Mordecai witnesses a particularly shocking event that left a lasting impact on players. Those who know the moment will undoubtedly appreciate the homage.
While awaiting the release of the Mordecai mod, consider exploring all available information on Borderlands 4 so far.