Borderlands 4 Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live Walkthrough
Complete guide to the Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live mission in Borderlands 4
This is a comprehensive walkthrough for the Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live mission in Borderlands 4. Follow our detailed objectives guide to successfully complete this exciting side mission.
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How to Unlock Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live in Borderlands 4
To unlock the Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live mission, you must first meet Penelope Streams in the Vend of the Line side mission.
After meeting Penelope Streams for the first time in the side mission Vend of the Line, she goes off to trigger three related side missions in Carcadia Burn: Vicious News Cycle: Cannon Fodder, Vicious News Cycle: Hot Tag, and Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live.
These three side missions can be completed in any order at your convenience. You may start Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live by traveling to the northern part of the Ruined Sumplands where Penelope Streams is located by the sea.
Mission Location Details
Once you approach Penelope Streams near the coastal area of Ruined Sumplands, the side mission will automatically trigger without having to initiate conversation with her.
Complete Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live Walkthrough
Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the Mine Time Live mission successfully.
Shoot the Thing on William's Head
Listen to Penelope Streams explain the situation with William, who is standing across the water with a mysterious object on his head.
After the dialogue, carefully shoot the object off William's head. For best results, we recommend using a sniper rifle for precision aiming.
After Penelope Streams concludes the side mission, swim over to the rock where William was standing to discover and open a hidden chest containing valuable loot.
Pro Tips for Mine Time Live Mission
- Use a weapon with high accuracy to ensure you hit the target on William's head in one shot
- Before shooting, clear the area of any enemies that might interfere with your aim
- After completing the mission, thoroughly explore the surrounding area for additional hidden loot chests
- If you miss the shot, wait a few moments for William to reposition himself for a better angle
Vicious News Cycle: Mine Time Live Rewards
Mission Completion Rewards
- Substantial Cash reward based on your character level
- Generous XP points towards your next level
- Chance for rare weapon drops from the chest on William's rock
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