'Battleborn' will no longer receive updates.
Battleborn
The online first-person shooter video game was developed by Gearbox Software and released by 2K Games in May 2016, but creative director Randy Varnell has announced he is pulling the plug on the game, with no new content to be released after the upcoming update.
Writing in a message posted on the Gearbox Software forums, Randy said: "As of this week, there will be no more Battleplans and there is currently no planned content after the Fall Update. Details of any future changes or news will be made on our forums or through social media, so keep your radars on."
However, fans of the game - which is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One - will still be able to access the content which has already been released, as Randy insists the servers will be "up and active for the foreseeable future".
He added: "Never fear! 'Battleborn' is here to stay. Nothing is changing with 'Battleborn', and the servers will be up and active for the foreseeable future. We announced the Fall Update for the game at PAX including some new skins, themed around some of your favorite 'Borderlands' characters! That update will also include some updated title art (more full bar titles!) for the more significant challenges in the game, as well as some additional Finisher Boosts and Taunts. Also, there are minor balance changes in that patch. (sic)"
The decision to stop focusing on 'Battleborn' comes as Gearbox Software are busy working on a secret project which has not yet been announced to the public, but is rumoured to be 'Borderlands 3'.
Randy wrote: If you've been paying attention to recent news from the Gearbox Panel at PAX West, you'll have heard that many folks at Gearbox are working on a highly anticipated project. Although I'm sad my time on 'Battleborn' is coming to a close, I'm happy to announce that I will play a significant role on this highly anticipated but unannounced game, and I'm sure you'll be hearing some from me again in the future regarding Gearbox games.
"Also, I want to personally thank you for giving 'Battleborn' a chance, and dipping down into a new universe with us. We make games for you. And many of you have shared with us how much 'Battleborn' has meant to you personally.
"It's always a bittersweet time when transitioning from one project to another, but also offers the opportunity to step back and enjoy the game we created. Keep an eye out for me in game! (sic)"