Gearbox Software is shaking things up in Borderlands 4 with a much-needed quality of life update to the game’s skill tree system, giving players more control and speed when customizing their Vault Hunters.
As Borderlands 4 gears up for its September 12 release, excitement is building for more than just its new cast of Vault Hunters or unexplored planet setting. The fourth main-series game in the looter-shooter franchise is also introducing several behind-the-scenes changes that aim to modernize the gameplay experience—and one of the most welcome changes involves a major improvement to the skill tree interface.
Invest Maximum Points: A New Feature for Efficient Leveling
Revealed by popular Borderlands content creator JoltzDude139, a new “Invest Maximum Points” button has been spotted in the skill tree interface for Borderlands 4. This allows players to instantly max out a multi-point skill, rather than clicking incrementally each time a skill point is applied.
This seemingly small feature could have a big impact on how players build and re-spec their characters. It cuts down time spent in menus and speeds up the leveling process—especially useful when experimenting with different builds or engaging with potential endgame re-spec mechanics.
Deeper RPG Mechanics and Customization
This change reflects a larger trend in Borderlands 4: a stronger focus on RPG mechanics. Gearbox is giving players more ways to tailor their experience, not just with a refined skill tree, but also with weapon part mixing across manufacturers, new UI elements, and rumored improvements to loadout management.
The “Invest Maximum Points” feature also hints at a possible increase in total skill points or a more flexible respec system, both of which would further empower players to refine their combat style on the fly.
A Break from Tradition
Borderlands has always flirted with RPG systems, but Borderlands 4 looks to be diving in headfirst. The more streamlined and strategic interface suggests Gearbox is listening to years of player feedback, offering modern conveniences without compromising the franchise’s core chaos and humor.
Unlike its predecessors, Borderlands 4 isn’t just expanding the universe—it’s redefining how players interact with it.
Fan Reactions and What’s Next
So far, community reactions to the “Invest Maximum Points” feature have been overwhelmingly positive. Fans have praised the shift toward quality of life improvements, with many calling it a long overdue addition that respects the player’s time—especially for min-maxers and theorycrafters.
With the launch approaching, Gearbox is expected to roll out more reveals, and if this feature is any indication, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be the most customizable and player-friendly entry in the franchise to date.