Borderlands 4 creative director says the "endgame is supposed to be earned/ tough," but tosses bruised players a bone: "We're still looking at other options"

Borderlands 4 screenshot of new Siren Vex.

Borderlands 4's creative director has responded to certain concerns about the looter shooter's Ultimate Vault Hunter endgame mode, noting that "endgame is supposed to be earned/tough, so we like the challenge."

After you finish Borderlands 4's main campaign, you're able to unlock the Ultimate Vault Hunter mode, which allows you to start with a new character – already at level 30 – and skip the campaign. Additionally, completing the campaign for the first time unlocks the new Specialization skill tree, providing you with even more perks.