Borderlands® 4 News

[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][p][/p][h2]Weekly Big Encore Boss:[/h2][p]Directive-0[/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly Wildcard Mission:[/h2][p]Mission: Bad Seed (Contagious, Vampiric, Invisible)[/p][p]Legendary Gear Reward: Queen's Rest Torgue 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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[p][/p][p]The only change in this Minor Update is a new set of Weekly Activities.[/p][p][/p][p]Next week, we’re excited to bring you Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned*! Along with the new content, we are also raising the level cap by 10 levels for all players. The team is looking forward to seeing your new builds and synergies as you take on the new content. [/p][p][/p][p]Please note: Story Pack 1 and the accompanying Major Update (v 1.5) will launch at 1:00PM PT / 3:00 PM CT / 4:00PM ET next Thursday, March 26, shortly after the Gearbox Main Theater Show at PAX East starting at 11:30AM PT / 1:30 PM CT / 2:30PM ET. This Major Update is approximately 20GB and all players will need to download it.[/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][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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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Filling your inventory with Legendary loot is what every Vault Hunter dreams of, and this past weekend, those mischievous Loot enemies made those dreams a reality! During the Community Challenge: Luck Be a Legendary, players looted a grand total of 36,105,752 Legendary drops, which hopefully included some best-in-slot upgrades and new favorite weapons along the way![/p][p][/p][p]To reward your collective Legendary-loot-chasing efforts, here's a SHiFT code for the "Luck of the Kairish" Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters*:[/p][p][/p][h2]J963B-S66WK-56J3K-JJT3T-BF9T5[/h2][p]You can enter this SHiFT code on the Gearbox SHiFT site or via the in-game SHiFT menu in Borderlands 4! This code may be redeemed once (1) per SHiFT account. You can check out the SHiFT User Guide for more info.[/p][p][/p][p]If you missed the Vault Hunter Skin rewards from our previous Community Challenges, you can still snag the SHiFT codes for those here and the February Community Challenge skin here![/p][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.
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[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Bend fortune to your favor when C4SH the Rogue, an all-new Vault Hunter, is available as part of Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned* starting March 26! If you're a fan of Action Skills that unleash killer surprises, C4SH's distinctly variable kit lets you go for broke and overcome the odds in any firefight. C4SH's three Action Skills are always powerful at a baseline, but two of them have a chance to be even better suited for situations when luck is on your side.[/p][p][/p][p]Watch the C4SH Gameplay Overview video above to see the trinket-adorned CasinoBot rip through opposition using the proverbial aces up his sleeves, including spell-slinging cards from his mystical Deck of Kanansi, dual-wielded revolvers, and eldritch totems summoned by the rolls of enchanted Bone Dice.[/p][p]
[/p][p]As the first of two new Vault Hunters coming to Borderlands 4 via paid Story Packs, C4SH is playable across the entire game. You can experience everything on Kairos using his unique set of skills, or dive right into the new Story Pack 1 content via a new menu option, which fast-forwards any fresh Vault Hunter to the new Whispering Glacier map zone at level 13! [/p][p][/p][p]C4SH's Character Short "High Roller" features his retelling of the high-stakes card game that set him down an unforeseen path:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Get insights into C4SH's creation with this blog post from Senior Character Designer Tommy Westerman, where he outlines the design philosophy behind C4SH's Action Skills and the ways unpredictable outcomes fuel the power fantasy of his Rogue class. C4SH is just one element of Story Pack 1's wide variety of added content, including new story missions, new map zone The Whispering Glacier, new loot, and more, which you read about here.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]C4SH the Rogue's Trait and Action Skills [/h2][p][/p][p]Be sure to check out the full rundown of C4SH's abilities and three skill trees on the C4SH Vault Hunter page nested within the Game Info page.[/p][p][/p][p]C4SH's trait Windfall can enhance his Action Skills further, amping up the excitement of pressing your luck during battle for big payoffs. C4SH gains Fortune stacks when he kills an enemy, and has a chance to enter Windfall every time he automatically reloads his gun after expending all ammo or uses an Action Skill. Windfall consumes all stacks of Fortune for increased Skill Damage and Gun Damage, and upgrades his Action Skills while Windfall is active. While Windfall is active, Fortune Skills act as if C4SH has max stacks of Fortune.[/p][p]Here's a high-level overview of the core Action Skills that C4SH uses to deal death:[/p]

• [p]Cross-Fire: When the stakes call for a sure shot, holster your current weapon and brandish C4SH's dual revolvers to unleash a hail of bullets from a third-person perspective (akin to Rafa's Arc-Knives Action Skill). During Cross-Fire, you can trigger secondary effects like a melee knockback and a targeted lock-on.[/p]
  • [p]During Windfall, the dual revolvers' shots have a chance to ricochet.[/p]
• [p]Sleight of Hand: Pick a card, any card—they'll all make quick work of targets with their deadly magic! When activated, C4SH draws cards in each hand, so you quickly toss out a volley of spells like Fireball or Magic Missile, with more available via Augments. Just remember: adding more card types to your deck makes your draws more random![/p]
  • [p]During Windfall, each card has greatly increased effects.[/p]
• [p]Cleromancy: Cast your lot by rolling supernatural Bone Dice, which summon a Bone Totem with unique effects based on the roll results. Depending on which Bone Totem warps in, it might generate buffing effects or deal damage like a turret; some Totems are stationary, others seek out allies or enemies![/p]
  • [p]During Windfall, dice rolls always result in a unique roll.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]C4SH's three skill trees—Chaos Walking, Luck of the Draw, and Roll the Bones—lend themselves to all kinds of build crafting. A big difference compared to Borderlands 4's other Vault Hunters is that C4SH doesn't have Capstone abilities. Instead, all three trees offer the Devil's Tines passive that grants C4SH an additional Augment slot, meaning you can build C4SH to have four total Augments at the same time![/p][p][/p][p]Once you've perused C4SH's skill trees and considered all the Augments you can mix and match, your mind may start to swirl with tantalizing possibilities the same way a gambler dreams of hitting the next jackpot. Cross-Fire with burning Incendiary rounds and volleys of rockets! Sleight of Hand decks with cards that summon black holes, freeze enemies solid, or spray Corrosive acid! Cleromancy rolls summoning Bone Totems that call down chain lightning, spawn eldritch bullets, or protect your allies with Overshield![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can take luck into your own hands as C4SH the Rogue when Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned launches on March 26. Here's a breakdown of the different ways to acquire this paid DLC:[/p]

• [p]If you don't own Borderlands 4: Purchase Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition, which contains Story Pack 1 and 2, the Ornate Order Pack, and Bounty Packs 2-5[/p]
• [p]If you already own Borderlands 4: [/p]
  • [p]Option 1: Purchase the Vault Hunter Pack that includes Story Packs 1 and 2 plus the Ornate Order Pack[/p]
  • [p]Option 2: Purchase Story Pack 1 individually[/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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[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 March 12th Minor Update notes:[/p][p]https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/[/p][p]
[/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](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]Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned launches March 26[/h3][p]Play as the all-new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and team up with Ellie in a self-contained story campaign across the Whispering Glacier when the cosmic-horror adventure of Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned* arrives as paid DLC on March 26! As the first Story Pack addition to Borderlands 4, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned (which you can wishlist now) features the most amount of new content in a Borderlands 4 DLC so far:[/p]

• [p]New Vault Hunter C4SH the Rogue, playable across all of Borderlands 4's base game and DLC zones[/p]
• [p]New map zone, The Whispering Glacier, packed with new story missions, side missions, activities, and collectibles[/p]
• [p]Two new major boss fights, 16 minibosses, and new enemy types[/p]
• [p]3 Pearlescent weapons and 18 new pieces of Legendary loot including weapons, gear, and Class Mods[/p]
• [p]28 new cosmetic items[/p]

[p]\[sp1 asset][/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][/p][p][/p][h3]New Vault Hunter: C4SH the Rogue[/h3][p]C4SH is a CasinoBot with a new lease on life. After winning a high-stakes card game, he gained a magical deck that imbues him with eldritch boons. This would be a cursed trophy for most people, but for a robot who has been able to game the solar system’s casinos and battlefields with statistical knowledge, he finally knows what unpredictability feels like. For the first time, he feels human. This drives him to play nothing safe, always bet on himself, and take as many risks as possible.[/p][p]As the first of two new Vault Hunters coming to Borderlands 4 via paid Story Packs, C4SH is playable across the entire game. You can experience everything on Kairos using his unique set of skills, or dive right into the new Story Pack 1 content via a new menu option, which fast-forwards any fresh Vault Hunter to the new Whispering Glacier map zone at level 13! [/p][p]C4SH's Official Gameplay Overview Trailer and full Skill Trees breakdown drop Monday at 9AM PT / 12PM ET.[/p][p][/p][h3]Gearbox DevCast: Borderlands 4 - Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned Reveal[/h3][p]In case you missed it, Episode 2 of the Gearbox DevCast dropped yesterday on Youtube and anywhere you listen to podcasts! [/p][p]In this episode, Josh Jeffcoat, the Creative Director for Story Pack 1, sits down with hosts Andrew Reiner (Global Creative Executive Officer) and April Johnson (Associate Director of Narrative), to pull back the curtain on Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Steam Community Photopalooza[/h3][p]As you take photos 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]Legendary Star for this INCREDIBLE shot by eksd:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Chance Dodd, Borderlands 4 Lead Rigging 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 Chance Dodd, Gearbox’s Lead Rigging Artist:[/p][p][/p][p]How do you define the role of a Lead Rigging Artist on a game team?[/p][p]Chance: As a Rigging Artist, your primary goal is to bridge the gap between static art and movement by creating the 'digital puppet' for animators. As a Lead, my focus expands to bridging the gaps between entire departments. I collaborate with artists, designers, and directors to ensure every rig meets our production standards and functions flawlessly in-engine. I handle the high-level troubleshooting and bug fixing myself. By acting as the technical filter, I allow my team to stay 'heads-down' and focused on their creative work. [/p][p]How do you communicate technical limitations without stifling creativity?[/p][p]Chance: At Gearbox, we handle technical constraints through early, constant collaboration. We use a prototyping stage to test characters in the engine. If a design doesn't seem to be working, like shoulder pads are intersecting too much or a cape isn't looking good when simulating cloth physics, we show the results visually rather than just talking about them. By 'showing' the issue, it becomes a collaborative problem to solve rather than a blocker. As long as the communication is transparent and happens early, nobody feels stifled - we just find a smarter way to make it look cool.[/p][p]What’s the most satisfying moment in your job?[/p][p]Chance: The most rewarding aspect of my role is the moment a model transitions from a mesh into a functional, expressive character within the engine. As a Lead Rigging Artist, my team and I act as the connective tissue between modeling and animation. We have to remain incredibly flexible to ensure our rigs meet both the aesthetic demands of the art and the technical constraints of a game. Seeing a character my team built perform flawlessly in a massive, interactive environment is a testament to the collective effort of everyone working on the game.[/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]artfullysinful[/p][p][/p][p]palecryptid[/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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