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 Friday, 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]A guide on how to submit a ticket can be found here: [/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/discussions/2/673972930559959886/[/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](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][h3]Hooroo, Vault Hunters![/h3][p][/p][p]We had a LOT of fun with you all down under, and thank you so much for an incredible weekend at PAX Australia. In case you missed it, we have a few things in the pipeline over the next few months, and you can check out our earlier post to get more details about what’s coming, including Bounty Pack 1, Horrors of Kairos, the first Invincible Boss, and more ![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h3]Vex Community Challenge: Drill Sites Eradicated[/h3][p][/p][p]Nicely done, Vault Hunters: Borderlands 4 players collectively completed the Community Challenge: Death 4 All using Vex the Siren! With the help of Trouble, Specters, Reapers, and a whole lot of bullets, you all managed to wipe out 2,333,013 Drill Sites and sent countless Rippers to the great beyond.[/p][p]To reward your collective efforts as the Siren, here's a SHiFT code for the "Mass Market Appeal" Vault Hunter skin usable by Vex*:[/p][h2]BZ6JJ-CB6CT-WXJJW-3TT3B-56FZ5[/h2][p]*Requires a copy of Borderlands 4, SHiFT Account, and Internet connection. Must redeem by December 31, 2030. One redemption per SHiFT Account. Terms apply. [/p][p]
[/p][h3]Harlowe Community Challenge: Traunts Don't Need a Reason[/h3][p][/p][p]COMMUNITY CHALLENGE: Traunts Don't Need a Reason[/p][p]From October 17-19, collectively complete 350,000 Contracts as Harlowe to earn:[/p]

• [p]"Maliwannabee" Vault Hunter Skin usable by Harlowe[/p]

[p]Contract Boards can be found in the Safehouses and Faction Towns across Kairos, with a variety of posted Contracts that reward you with extra XP, Cash, Eridium, and oftentimes some pretty sweet loot. [/p][p]
[/p][h3]Community Spotlight[/h3][p]We love celebrating players and their big wins. Here are a couple community members who unlocked IRL achievements:[/p][p]AbbyHour, you’re crushing the content game! 100 hours of streaming in a month? GGs![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Sometimes, we come across some really cool Borderlands-inspired pieces in the wild. This toolbox by Katelyn Pursley is no exception. Dahl-approved![/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][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Ashton Macaulay, Borderlands 4 Data Scientist Lead[/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 Ashton Macaulay, 2K’s Data Scientist Lead:[/p][p][/p][p]What’s one weapon or mechanic that generated data you did not expect?[/p][p]Ashton: Look, we knew people were going to have fun killing Splashzone, but we didn’t know it was going to be THAT fun. You all have killed him a sh** ton. You’ve fought Splashzone 47 million times since launch. That’s almost double the next highest boss.  He might be the unluckiest bastard on all of Kairos, and we have a guy that was abandoned by his own legs.[/p][p][/p][p]Which in-game event or system generates the weirdest, most unpredictable data spikes?[/p][p]Ashton: It’s always the most vanilla events that end up surprising you. For me, it was seeing how many of you are out there at player level 1,000,000. I’m pretty sure we don’t have that… but a few of you are definitely getting there… somehow.[/p][p]Also, early on, the data team had an area of the game that we referred to as “Murder Canyon.” It was a low-level area, all the enemies had range weapons, and the players mostly had grey pistols. The edges were softened a bit, but it’s still pretty difficult, and it’s always interesting to look at the death data in that particular area.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s one metric you’d track if you could invent it from scratch - no technical limits?[/p][p]Ashton: We’d really want to go full Timekeeper. So, let’s get a Bolt in you and we’ll measure your dopamine levels when that Legendary Wombo Combo drops. [/p][p]But seriously, I would love to know how people feel as they go through the tiers of our endgame. There’s only so much we can see quantitatively, but I’d love to ask: You just fought that boss ten times in a row, died 8 minutes in, and you’re going back for more. What drives you?[/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]https://www.tumblr.com/phenikas[/p][p][/p][p]https://www.tumblr.com/panachia[/p][p][/p][p]https://www.instagram.com/grymbad/[/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][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]
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