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[p]The massive 2K Publisher Sale has officially started on Steam! For a limited time, grab great deals on your favorite blockbuster games and complete collections! [/p][p][/p]
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[p]Take a journey back to the classics! Grab the curated Retro Rewinds Bundle featuring three foundational games: Mafia (2002 Original Version), Civilization IV, and Borderlands GOTY Edition.[/p][p][/p][p]Shop the 2K Publisher Sale now before it ends! [/p][p][/p][p]*Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Digital only. Offers end February 19, 2026. Terms apply.[/p]

Borderlands 4 Weekly Activities: February 5-12

[p]Every Thursday, Borderlands 4 features a new set of Weekly Activities offering new challenges and opportunities for Legendary gear. Here's an overview of what you can expect this week![/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly Big Encore Boss:[/h2][p]Skyspanner Kratch[/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly Wildcard Mission:[/h2][p]Mission: Primordial Vault: Carcadia Burn (Armored, Chain Master, Strong)[/p][p]Legendary Gear Reward: Rangefinder Daedalus Pistol[/p][p][/p][h2]Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine:[/h2][p]Here's a visual hint to where Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine is hidden this week. Remember, while this week's location is the same for everyone, your vending machine items are different from other players, so ask around to see if someone has the item you’re looking for![/p][p]
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Wishlist Story Pack 1, coming this March

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Calling all Vault Hunters! Make sure to mark your calendars for the arrival of Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon* on February 26. Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned**, the first Story Pack for Borderlands 4, will arrive in March.[/p][p]You can head to Steam now to wishlist Story Pack 1 so you'll hear about all of the new info we’ll be sharing about it over the next several weeks. As a quick refresher, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned will introduce an all-new region of Kairos, new story missions, and the first new Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4, C4SH. We’ve got a lot more details for you in the 2026 Roadmap article we shared last week, in case you haven’t checked that out yet.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Bounty Pack 2 will launch alongside a Major Update that adds Pearlescent gear to Borderlands 4—a new rarity tier with power levels superior to even Legendary gear. This new rarity will be available to everyone no matter which edition of Borderlands 4 you own (though certain pieces of Pearlescent gear are exclusive to Bounty Pack 2).[/p][p]Keep an eye out for full details on everything that's coming in Bounty Pack 2 and Story Pack 1 as we get closer to their launches![/p][p][/p][p]*Legend of the Stone Demon is the second of five post-launch DLC Bounty Packs coming to Borderlands 4. This content is included with Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition, Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition, and the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and is also available for separate purchase. Base game required.[/p][p]**Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned is the first of two post-launch DLC Story Packs coming to Borderlands 4. This content is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition and the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and is also available for separate purchase. Base game required.[/p][p]
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Minor Update Notes - February 5, 2026

[p][/p][p]This Minor Update includes increased dedicated drop rates for Weekly Big Encore Boss fights, as well as a new set of Weekly Activities.[/p][p][/p][p]We made a few more drop rate changes this week to better support Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) scaling. Drop rewards have been feeling better with the added challenge, but we found that some bosses weren’t sharing the love like they were supposed to. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also bumped up the dedicated drop rates for the Weekly Big Encore Bosses to match the broader changes over the past month, helping keep those rewards flowing for players who are still climbing towards higher UVH levels.[/p][p][/p][p]Please restart your game to ensure that the update goes through and to prevent connection errors in matchmaking.[/p][p][/p][p]If you're encountering any issues, please contact 2K Support for direct assistance. You can also read the PC Troubleshooting Guide, a list of known issues, or browse a list of Support threads here.[/p][p][/p]
Change Notes:
  • [p]Increased the dedicated drop rate for Weekly Big Encore Boss fights. This does not scale with Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) mode.[/p]
  • [p]Increased Phosophene drop rate for Bloomreaper[/p]
  • [p]Addressed a reported issue causing Bloomreaper's Phosphene drop rates to not scale properly with UVH[/p]
  • [p]Ensured that the Primordial Vault: Carcadia Burn boss' drop rates scale properly with UVH[/p]
  • [p]Added Weekly Big Encore Boss drop rates to the Rippa Roadbirds boss fight[/p]

THIS WEEK ON KAIROS

[p]Hey Vault Hunters! Welcome to “This Week on Kairos” - a weekly post where we share everything happening across the world of Borderlands 4, from developer updates to community highlights and beyond.[/p][p]Every week, we’ll be here with the latest news, fan creations, dev spotlights, helpful resources, and anything else we think you’ll want to see. Whether you're looking to catch up, dive deeper, or just see what your fellow players are up to, this is the place.[/p][p][/p][h3]Our Latest Update Notes:[/h3][p][/p][p]In case you missed them, here are the January 29 Major Update notes:[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/games/1285190/announcements/detail/511855849001451885?snr=2___[/p][p][/p][p]A guide on how to submit a ticket can be found here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/discussions/2/673972930559959886/[/p][p][/p][p]When you submit a ticket, please remember to attach your DxDiag or MSinfo file. If you need assistance with doing that, here’s a walkthrough:[/p][p]https://support.borderlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/44564441894291-PC-How-do-I-attach-a-DxDiag-and-MSinfo-file[/p][p][/p][p](Note: This section is going to be structured the same each week, so although it looks the same, rest assured it’s being updated weekly!)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Check out our 2026 Roadmap![/h3][p]As we kick off 2026, we're excited to share more about what we'll deliver to you over the next several months in Borderlands 4.[/p][p]This year, in addition to major content drops, we're continuing to work on improvements to the base game based on community feedback. These include highly requested features like cross-save progression, as well as shared progress across your account for things like SDUs, map progress, and activities.[/p][p]You can read more about our 2026 Roadmap here![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Strike a pose - Photo Mode is HERE![/h3][p]You've always made hunting Vaults on Kairos look good; now you can prove it to the world with Borderlands 4's new Photo Mode! Introduced as part of the January 29 Major Update, Photo Mode is available to all Borderlands 4 players, so you can capture mayhem-fueled moments or serene shots of Kairos' scenic beauty to share with your fellow Vault Hunters.[/p][p]You can read more about Photo Mode here![/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][h3]Steam Community Screenshots[/h3][p]As you take screenshots and drop them in Steam, we’ll round up a few of our favorites for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the beauty of chaos - er, I mean, Kairos![/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3647932270[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3650022524[/p][p]https://steamcommhttps://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3650022524unity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3649248263[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3647828810[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Eric Grossman, Borderlands 4 Senior Producer[/h3][p]Every week, we’re spotlighting one of the minds behind the mayhem. You’ll get to learn about folks from both Gearbox and 2K, and how each person who touches the game both influences and is influenced by Borderlands 4. This week, we're talking with Eric Grossman, 2K’s Senior Producer:[/p][p][/p][p]What keeps you motivated during long or difficult production cycles?[/p][p]Eric: Games are indeed very difficult to make. Some perhaps more than others, but each title will be challenging in its own way. When it gets really tough, and I start questioning my life choices, I do remind myself about what made me want to go into working on games in the first place. I think about all the joy and fun that games have given to me over the years. Sure, there are tough periods, but it’s an amazing feeling when someone tells you how much they enjoyed a game you worked on, and that makes it all feel worth it.[/p][p]Another thing that motivates me is that I get to work with truly amazing, talented people who are giving everything they have to make something special. So I’m also going to give it my all and help my teammates succeed in making a great game that we hope people will enjoy for a long time.[/p][p][/p][p]How do you facilitate alignment when teams have competing priorities?[/p][p]Eric: This is always a challenge, especially during the most intense times of production. However, a North Star, if you will, really always does come down to what is best for the game and our players. Everyone ultimately wants to do right by our players, so when viewed through that lens, what is most important becomes more clear and helps align priorities.[/p][p][/p][p]What path led you to production in games?[/p][p]Eric: I started off testing games. My first job was working as a tester/gameplay balancer as part of a design team, then I went on as a tester on other titles.[/p][p]As I learned more about how games are made, I became increasingly interested in production, which also seemed like a natural progression as I had some previous production experience in film.[/p][p]There are so many exciting areas and disciplines that factor into the process of making games. One of my favorite parts about production is that you get a chance to interact with essentially all of them.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Community Creative Corner[/h3][p]Our community members aren’t just gamers—many of you are also artists. Whether it’s cosplay, digital art, or some yet-to-be-invented medium, we’re your biggest fans. Check out this week’s hand-picked fan creations:[/p][p][/p][p]hyperwitch[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Kaizxclaw12[/p][p][/p][p]That’s it for this week—with more updates, more chaos, and maybe a few surprises coming next Friday. Until then: keep your ECHOnet tuned and your loot luck high.[/p][p]Happy Hunting,The Borderlands Team[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285190/Borderlands_4/[/p][p][/p]