2 k and Gearbox Software announced today that the first of 5 free additional characters of Battleborn , Alans , be available from May 31 on 24 and the PS4 Xbox One may for Season Pass holders.

Alani is a member of the faction Eldrid who was raised as a healer, but soon forced to be a warrior, and is the only remaining Member of his order, after the Empire of Rendain Jennerit stole the oceans from his world. Being a warrior of a planet with vast seas, attacks and abilities of Alans revolve around the power to control water to drive out the pain, or to heal his fellow Battleborn.

Also, this weekend Battleborn Double XP, 2 k will host an event which runs from Friday, 20 may at 8 am on Wednesday 25 may, where players will earn double experience points from all episodes of story mode and multiplayer competitive matches.