Who wants some Borderlands 3 loot? If you answered yes, then the Borderlands 3 ECHOcast is how you’ll get it. Ahead of the game’s official gameplay reveal, find out how to install the Borderlands 3 extension to get yourself some Twitch loot with our Borderlands 3 ECHOcast guide.
Borderlands 3 ECHOcast | Watch the livestream
The first thing worth knowing about the Borderlands 3 ECHOcast is that you’ll have to tune in to the official gameplay reveal livestream. You can watch it on the Borderlands Twitch channel on Wednesday, May 1 at 10 AM PDT (1 PM EDT, 6 PM BST, and Thursday, May 2 at 3 AM AEST).
Borderlands 3 ECHOcast | How to install the Twitch loot extension
Let’s tell you how to install the Twitch loot extension using the Borderlands 3 ECHOcast livestream. First off, you’ll need to set up a Gearbox Shift account if you haven’t done so already. To do this, head here and click “create new account” to sign up. You can set up an account using your email address, or any of the icons displayed on that page.
You can then link your Twitch and Shift accounts. Head to the “settings” tab on your Shift profile page and click on the Twitch logo. Follow the on-screen instructions to link them together. Alternatively, you can sign in to your Shift profile and link them via the “gaming platforms” tab on the left side of the page. Click the “link” option under the Twitch logo here, and wait for the accounts to be synced.
You should then see version one of the ECHOcast Twitch extension pop up when the livestream begins. There might be a slight delay before it shows up due to the servers needing to connect to your accounts, so don’t worry if it doesn’t show up immediately.
Borderlands 3 ECHOcast | How to earn free loot
To get free gear using the Borderlands 3 ECHOcast extension, you’ll need to concentrate on the livestream. At some point, the streamer you’re watching might come across a rare chest in-game. These Rare Chest Events give you the best possible chance of earning free loot, so pay attention.
Once a streamer opens a rare chest, you’ll have 30 seconds to opt into the event. After the 30 seconds are up, you’ll be notified if you’ve won the same loot that the streamer picked up during their playthrough. You’ll then have 30 seconds to pick which one item you want to receive.
The item will automatically be added to your Twitch-linked Shift account once chosen. You can collect it from your in-game inbox once Borderlands 3 is released on September 13.
Borderlands 3 Vault Hunters
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The Borderlands 3 Vault Hunters And 6 Other Returning Badasses
The wait is finally over. Gearbox has blown the roof off of Borderlands 3, their long-awaited follow-up to the million-selling looter shooter franchise. Who can you expect to see show up from past games? Who's missing in action? Let's find out which of your favorite badasses will make an appearance. -
Moze the Gunner
Sporting a giant mech named the Iron Bear, Moze is your typical run and gun character. However, the Bear has way more utility than a simple healing turret. Instead, you can drive the mech and a teammate can jump on and shoot Warthog style. -
Amara the Siren
The new siren for Bordlerlands 3, Amara is more melee-focused than Lilith and Maya. Despite that, she still has a mysterious background and glowing tattoos down pat. Her special ability summons energy arms that can pound opponents down. She's definitely the brawler out of the four characters. -
FL4K the Beastmaster
The pets characters, FL4K is an android so he doesn't have to worry about his beasts biting him in the ass. Instead, he sics them on opponents, one of several different beasts that you're used to fighting. It's unclear how many he can utilize at a time, but you seem to have plenty of options. -
Zane the Operative
The class if you want to stay far away from the action, Zane can summon a doppelganger decoy to draw opponents away from him. After that, it's all about the headshots. He also has drones he can summon to support him when he's not at a distance. -
Lilith
The remaining crew from the original Borderlands are back in grand fashion. Going by the trailer, Lilith, Brick, and Mordecai will be backing you up on your adventure. Also, Brick plays the saxophone. Who knew? However, the original Borderlands crew already had voices and characters in Borderlands 2. -
Maya
Now, we'll see the Borderlands 2 characters get the same treatment. Maya the Siren seems to have grown a bit or at least grown out her hair. She also has what appears to be a daughter with her, which could be a fun dynamic. -
Rhys
As for Zer0, he seems to be spending time with Rhys, the protagonist of Tales From The Borderlands. Vaughn succeeded in gaining riches from the vaults (something that many Vault Hunters don't seem to do), so he now runs the company he was working for in the last game. -
Sir Hammerlock
Side character Sir Hammerlock appears in the new trailer alongside his sister Lady Aurelia Hammerlock. Aurelia was a playable character in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and the two siblings were said to have a strained relationship. Glad to see them making amends in this new chapter. -
Marcus Kincaid
Marcus Kincaid is the Russian-accented arms dealer who has played a pivotal role in every Borderlands game so far. So, of course, he'll be back, here flanked by a fellow vendor in Patricia Tannis. The game wouldn't be the same with a little bit of his narration. -
Tiny Tina
Finally, what some might say the breakout character of Borderlands 2, Tiny Tina. While she's divisive, there's no denying that she's popular, and she's obviously grown a bit since the last game. Perhaps her over the top attitude will be a little more bearable now that she's older? Probably not.
