Hey, Daily Quest readers.
SNAP THAT VAULT HUNTER FLEX! The January 29 Major Update is live, and while the headliner is the brand-new Photo Mode, Gearbox also dropped some game-changing balance tweaks for our favorite Vault Hunters.
Photo Mode: Solo Pause vs. Multiplayer Chaos
The new Photo Mode is accessible via the Pause Menu at any time during gameplay (excluding cutscenes).
Single-Player: The world fully pauses, allowing you to dial in the perfect shot. You can even "unpause" while in the mode to let a single frame of an explosion settle, then freeze it again.
Multiplayer: The action does NOT pause. You’ll need to find a safe spot or have your squad protect you while you’re lining up that cinematic team shot.
Pro Toggle: You can now hide players, NPCs, summons, and damage numbers to get a clean look at the landscape of Kairos.
Vault Hunter Reworks: Harlowe & Amon Buffs
This update wasn't just about looks. Gearbox delivered a significant rework to two of the main classes:
Harlowe the Gravitar: Her Zero-Point Action Skill now includes the benefits of the "Inertia" augment by default. Killing an enemy in Stasis now resets the duration and searches for new targets automatically.
Amon the Forgeknight: His Forge Axe and Forged Hammer detonation damage has been boosted by a massive ~72%. Plus, he now gains +5% Overshield whenever he deals "Feat" damage.
Loot Buff: Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) levels now increase dedicated loot drop levels. The higher your level, the better your chances of snagging that specific Legendary you’ve been farming.
The 2026 Roadmap: Pearlescent Rarity Incoming!
Gearbox didn't stop at the patch; they also revealed the official 2026 Roadmap. Here is what’s on the horizon for Kairos:
February 2026: Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon launches. This is the first piece of paid DLC and introduces Pearlescent Rarity gear—weapons even more powerful than Legendaries.
March 2026: Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned. This expansion brings back Ellie in a dark, cosmic-horror-themed region and introduces the fifth Vault Hunter, C4SH (a casino dealer bot).
Q2 2026: Level cap increases, cross-platform saves, and the "most difficult endgame Takedown" yet.
Snapshot of the Jan 29 Update
| Feature | Update Status | Note |
| Photo Mode | LIVE | Not available in split-screen co-op. |
| Legendary Drops | BUFFED | Permanent increase to base drop rates. |
| Dedicated Drops | BUFFED | UVH levels now scale drop chances. |
| New Rarity | TEASED | Pearlescent gear arrives in Feb DLC. |
My Take: The 90% player drop since the 300K launch peak is a bit scary, but this roadmap is stacked. Adding a fifth Vault Hunter and a new rarity tier in Q1 is exactly the kind of "loot-lure" needed to bring the community back from the burnout.
Are you ready to spend 2 hours in Photo Mode, or are you just here for the Pearlescent hype? Drop your first Kairos screenshot in the comments!
Share this with your squad so they know to pose during the next raid.
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