Overview
- Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned launched this week, and many players say its main quest can be finished in about two to three hours for $29.99.
- The story pack adds the Whispering Glacier region, new enemies, loot, bosses, cosmetics, and a new playable character called C4SH.
- Gearbox’s lead designer says the add-on was built as a compact, horror-leaning narrative adventure with larger underwater areas rather than endgame grind.
- Early response is split across platforms, with Steam user reviews trending to Mostly Negative and a 4.3 out of 5 user rating on PlayStation.
- Some buyers report that certain paid editions sold at launch do not include the new DLC, fueling frustration about access and value.