Borderlands® 4 News

[p][/p][p]This update for Borderlands 4 refreshes the Weekly Activities, adjusts some Legendary gear values, and addresses concerns reported by the community. [/p][p][/p][p]After last week’s large set of changes, we wanted to focus on some smaller gear adjustments. We’re continuing to monitor feedback to the Vault Hunter changes and identifying areas to make further improvements. [/p][p][/p][p]Looking forward to next week, we are planning another round of adjustments that will focus on Class Mods, Repkits, Shields, and Firmware being tuned to provide greater viability for melee builds, and account for deficiencies in other specific Vault Hunter builds. We will also address unintended interactions in certain Vault Hunter skills, and make adjustments to overperforming gear. Importantly, next week's update will include a host of improvements to stability, performance, and some highly requested quality-of-life changes![/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][h3]Weekly Activities: [/h3]

• [p]Weekly Big Encore Boss switched to a tougher variant of a different existing boss with an even more rewarding loot pool for those who take it on. [/p]
• [p]The Weekly Wildcard Mission changed. These missions feature a guaranteed Legendary drop you can earn repeatedly to get your ideal roll.[/p]
• [p]Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine moved to another location and changed its offerings.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Gear Balance Adjustments:[/h3]

• [p]Ruby's Grasp damage increased by 50%[/p]
• [p]Ruby's Grasp fire rate increased by 25%[/p]
• [p]Bully drone damage increased by 50%[/p]
• [p]Bully base damage increased by 50%[/p]
• [p]Rangefinder base damage increase by 30%[/p]
• [p]Queen's Rest spawn chance increased from 30% to 50%[/p]
• [p]Queen's Rest fire rate increased by 50%[/p]
• [p]Seventh Sense orb damage increased by 250%[/p]
• [p]Hellwalker base damage increase 30%[/p]
• [p]Convergence base damage increase by 25%
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[h3]Additional Changes:[/h3]

• [p]Legendary Tediore Shotgun Anarchy was adjusted to properly award Stacks of Mutualism when auto-reloading or killing enemies[/p]
• [p]All Pets from all classes (such as Trouble, Specters, Reapers, and Forgeweapons) now properly gain Critical Hit Chance from Passives and Gear[/p]
• [p]Adjustment made to Vex the Siren’s Bleed to count as Status Effect Damage[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Well fought, Vault Hunters: Borderlands 4 players collectively crushed the Community Challenge: Vault Boss Eradicator using Amon the Forgeknight! A grand total of 839,225 Primordial Guardians were felled by Amon's arsenal of Forge weapons this past weekend—a heroic feat that would make the warrior-poet proud.[/p][p]To reward your collective efforts as the Forgeknight, here's a SHiFT code for the "Cult Classic" Vault Hunter skin usable by Amon*:[/p][p][/p][h2]JZ6BJ-SBR5J-WF3BK-BT3BB-TX9HB[/h2][p][/p][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]This Community Challenge was themed around Amon's undying hatred for Vault monsters, as violently depicted in Amon's Character Short "Demons": [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Community Challenges with a Vault Hunter Skin reward for Vex and Harlowe are on the horizon, and make sure to grab the SHiFT code for Rafa's "Savings Savior" Vault Hunter skin if you haven't already! In case you missed it, we also recently shared a teaser for C4SH, the first of two new Vault Hunters coming to Borderlands 4 as part of the paid Story Pack** DLCs.[/p][p][/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. [/p][p][/p][p]**Story Packs are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.[/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 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]We’ve rolled out several updates since launch, with more coming soon. Here’s what you may have missed:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/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][/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]A Chance Meeting…[/h3][p]C4SH, the first of two new Vault Hunters coming to Borderlands 4 as part of the paid Story Pack* DLCs, is coming in Q1 2026. Make sure you’re ready to place your bets on Day One by doing one of the following:[/p]

• [p]Own Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition[/p]
• [p] Own the Vault Hunter Pack (included in Super Deluxe Edition)[/p]
• [p] Own Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned (included in Vault Hunter Pack)[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]*Story Packs are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Rafa Community Challenge: YOLT Acquired![/h3][p][/p][p]You all did it! You lived twice![/p][p]Actually, you collectively lived more than 23.4 MILLION times. So go on, Rafa Resurrectors, take your well-earned SHiFT code** and get back out into the fray.[/p][p][/p][p]TZXT3-XJXCB-CXBJW-BTTJT-9SK6B[/p][p][/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. [/p][p]
[/p][h3]Community Build Spotlight[/h3][p]We love seeing all your amazing skill trees in our friend Maxroll’s build planner. Here are some of our favorites:[/p][p]Facemelter Harlowe - by Epheo[/p][p]Infinite Forgewave - by ekee4[/p][p]Overdrive Spray and Pray - by azurikhero[/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][p][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Julian Molina, Borderlands 4 Release Operations Manager[/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 Julian Molina, 2K’s Release Operations Manager:[/p][p][/p][p]What’s one behind-the-scenes challenge of game releases that players might not realize?[/p][p]Julian: There are many moving pieces that are needed in pretty much every aspect of the release process that require a lot of people pitching in. As the person who leads the submission process for the publisher side, I get to talk to a lot of different people in different disciplines, getting their insight and aligning folks to the same goal - connecting our players to 2K and our games, through the medium of the First Party store pages. The challenge is working with a lot of minds; everyone has their own views and perspectives, but in the end it's pretty rewarding for everyone involved, as we all get to pull together to hit these achievements time and time again.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s the most rewarding part of your role when you see a release go live?[/p][p]Julian: The process of getting our titles prepared for release starts out on paper. It's intangible and just a plan of action, so the thing I love seeing is the actualization of content coming to life. It doesn't get old, even after 40 titles during my time here at 2K. I also like actually playing most of our games (which I would play even if I didn't work here), so it's fun to be a part of the process, and see people enjoy and comment on everything. I also like to see players’ responses to everything, good or bad, as it gives me a view of what it is that people want from our world here in gaming, and tempering even my own expectations.[/p][p][/p][p]Do you remember the very first game launch you worked on? What was that experience like?[/p][p]Julian: I started in the industry as a QA tester in 2016 working on a big release which admittedly was a fantastic introduction to 2K. In my current role in Release Operations, the first game I had ever submitted and helped release was a sports title back in 2018. It was a completely new world compared to QA testing, but it really sparked my interest in looking at the totality of this industry and what it takes to get our catalog of games out to the public. Getting to meet new people, both in 2K and with our partners, was probably the most eye-opening aspect of being introduced into this world. I got to gain an appreciation for everyone involved, not just our little corner.[/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]- bareee[/p][p][/p][p]- devvadoodles[/p][p][/p][p]- one-eyedqueer[/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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[p]Last week, we kicked off a series of Borderlands 4 Community Challenges to unlock a new cosmetic for each Vault Hunter—and everyone did their part to earn the "Savings Savior" Vault Hunter skin usable by Rafa the Exo-Soldier. [/p][p][/p][p]Now it's time for all you Amon the Forgeknight mains to show us what you're made of, embodying Amon's lifelong pursuit to annihilate any and all Vault monsters. If these Community Challenge conditions are successfully met, we'll share out a SHiFT code for the reward* that'll be redeemable by all:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]COMMUNITY CHALLENGE: Vault Boss Eradicator[/p][p][/p][p]From October 3-5, collectively get 300,000 Vault Boss kills as Amon to earn:[/p]

• [p]"Cult Classic" Vault Hunter skin usable by Amon[/p]

[p][/p][p]There are three Vault Boss encounters awaiting you on Kairos, and we'll be tallying all the successful slayings of Primordial Guardian Inceptus, Primordial Guardian Origo, and Primordial Guardian Radix by Amon players. To reach these Vault Bosses, you'll need to collect enough Vault Key Fragments (reclaiming Silos will help, as outlined in our Borderlands 4 Quick Tips article), then track down their respective Primordial Vault and delve into these high-level dungeons.[/p][p][/p][p]Felling a Vault Boss is no easy feat, so you'll definitely want a high-level Amon with a strong build and powerful loadout going in. Fortunately for all you warrior-poets, Amon received a beefy set of buffs in the October 2 Update. This Community Challenge is themed around Amon's undying hatred for Vault monsters, as violently depicted in Amon's Character Short "Demons": [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
Community Challenges with a Vault Hunter Skin reward for Vex and Harlowe are on the horizon, and make sure to grab the SHiFT code for Rafa's "Savings Savior" Vault Hunter skin if you haven't already! In case you missed it, we also recently shared a teaser for C4SH, the first of two new Vault Hunters coming to Borderlands 4 as part of the paid Story Pack** DLCs.[/p][p][/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. [/p][p][/p][p]**Story Packs are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.[/p][p]
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