THIS WEEK ON KAIROS

[p][/p][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][h3]Our Latest Update Notes:[/h3][p]
We’ve rolled out several updates since launch, with more coming soon. Here’s what you may have missed:[/p][p]https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/[/p][p][/p][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][/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][h3]Weekly Big Encore Boss:[/h3][p]Foundry Freaks[/p][p][/p][h3]Weekly Wildcard Mission:[/h3][p]Mission: One Fell Swoop (Experienced, Vampiric, Strong)[/p][p]Legendary Gear Reward: G.M.R. Order Assault Rifle[/p][p][/p][h3]Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine:[/h3][p][/p][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]
[/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][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Nick Pappas, Borderlands 4 Senior Level Artist[/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 Nick Pappas, Gearbox’s Senior Level Artist:[/p][p][/p][p]How do you collaborate with the level design team to ensure spaces feel both beautiful and playable?[/p][p]Nick: My job is to make sure each environment feels like a believable place, like somewhere a faction or creature could realistically live and operate. To do that, I stay in close communication with level design and ask questions early about flow, traversal, and player intent. Once I understand how players are meant to move through a space, I can shape the visual theming to support that flow instead of fighting it. When art and design reinforce each other, the space feels both grounded and intuitive to play. [/p][p][/p][p]How do you handle conflicting feedback from different disciplines?[/p][p]Nick: When feedback conflicts, my first step is usually to get everyone involved into the same conversation. More often than not, once perspectives are shared openly, the solution becomes clear on its own. If there’s still disagreement, I’ll lean on the directors to help make the final call. At the end of the day, we all share the same goal: doing what’s best for the player.  That usually keeps discussions productive and focused.[/p][p][/p][p]How would your teammates describe your artistic style?[/p][p]Nick: I’m heavily inspired by '70s and '80s sci-fi design, and that influence usually finds its way into my work. That said, I put a lot of effort into adapting my style to fit the needs of each project. Whether the world is colorful and whimsical or dark and unsettling, my priority is supporting the project’s overall artistic vision rather than imposing a personal signature. [/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]handsomejdasha[/p][p]
[/p][p]artfullysinful[/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,
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