Borderlands® 4 News

[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:[/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]https://support.borderlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/44564441894291-PC-How-do-I-attach-a-DxDiag-and-MSinfo-file[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Borderlands Support Hub[/h3][p]If you’re experiencing issues, a lot of potential resolutions can be found in the guides listed on our Support pages within Steam Discussions and our website. There are also some tips and tricks for things related to gameplay, accessibility, and troubleshooting.[/p][p][/p][p]If none of these guides have helped yet, don’t worry! Submit a ticket with us - we are continuing to field each one in an effort to give players the best possible experience.[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/discussions/2/[/p][p]https://support.borderlands.com/hc/en-us/categories/39763360813843[/p][p]
[/p][h3]You Broke Free![/h3][p]This week, we released a SHiFT code for our “Break Free Pack,” so if you haven’t gotten it already, log onto your SHiFT account and redeem it![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h3]Cosmetic Items - So You Can Feel Bonita[/h3][p]We’ve rolled out several different cosmetic items this past week and compiled all the existing offers into one super-mega-official-beautiful list for you! Claim them all, sugar![/p][p]https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/news/cosmetic-item-offers/[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Community Hub Update[/h3][p]We added some really cool 3D-print files through our partnership with Printables, and they are now available for everyone on our Community Hub! Keep this page handy - we’ll be updating it in the weeks to come![/p][p]https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/community/[/p][p]
[/p][h3]A Note For Our Players[/h3][p]On Wednesday, we posted this announcement on our socials and Steam, keeping you all in the loop about our top priorities. We appreciate all of the feedback we’ve been getting![/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/eventcomments/600789889375651303/[/p][p][/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][p][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Allison Mann, Borderlands 4 Senior Manager for Game Capture[/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 Allison Mann, 2K’s Senior Manager for Game Capture:[/p][p][/p][p]What’s your philosophy when it comes to showing gameplay in the best light?[/p][p]Gameplay capture is all about making the game look the most fun it can possibly be. My biggest philosophy when capturing is to make the game look how you feel when you're playing it for yourself. This means heightening cinematic moments, creating smooth transitions from one action to the next, while also staying authentic to the game's tone and gameplay loop. It's like the ultimate gamer wish fulfillment![/p][p][/p][p]How do you handle situations where what looks fun to play isn’t always easy to show on camera?[/p][p]This is one of the trickiest challenges with game capture, and we employ a couple of tools to get around obstacles like these. Lighting a scene, adjusting the camera angle, changing an enemy type, or using a different location all contribute to getting a great shot. We try to keep every moment fun while also communicating what we want to show the player. Say we need to capture a unique weapon that feels fun to play - showing a detailed close-up of the weapon and then cutting to a high-energy combat gameplay shot keeps the action flowing and emphasizes the fun, while also communicating the features of the weapon to the player without compromising any visuals.[/p][p][/p][p]What advice would you give to someone who is interested in working in game capture?[/p][p]Play lots of video games! Seriously, being a gamer is probably the biggest requirement for getting into game capture. Understanding how to play video games, what good gameplay should look like, and understanding what players expect in games are all essential to marketing them. This is one of those few jobs in game marketing where you are expected to play the game every day! ;) Additionally, having an educational background in visual art, film/TV, or game development will definitely set you ahead. At the end of the day, everyone in game capture is a gamer at heart. We love playing video games, and we love making them look cool as hell.[/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]- lalinoire[/p][p][/p][p]- vishantiescape[/p][p][/p][p]- sufroyo[/p][p][/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][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]
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Gearbox have released another Borderlands 4 update for technical problems on PC, with a particular focus on game stability and crashes, though they've also fixed a progression blocker or two in the process. Unlike that other Borderlands 4 patch from earlier this week, this one has an actual changelog. Gosh, wait till Mark hears of this! Oh nuts, he's already gone on holiday, presumably in sheer consternation over the shortage of bullet points. Look what you did, Randy Pitchford. Look what you did.

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[p][/p][p]This update improves stability on PC, smooths out progression, and updates the Gilded Glory Pack loot and rewards for a more seamless experience. 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 Minor Updates:  [/h3][p]Every week, we will see changes to which Weekly Big Encore Boss and Wildcard Mission is live! Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine is also on the move! [/p][p][/p][h3]Weekly Big Encore Boss [/h3][p]The Weekly Big Encore Boss is a tougher variant of an existing boss with an even more rewarding loot pool. [/p][p][/p][h3]Weekly Wildcard Missions [/h3][p]Weekly Wildcard Missions add challenging new traits to an existing mission. These missions feature a guaranteed Legendary drop that you can repeatedly earn to get your ideal roll. [/p][p][/p][h3]Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine [/h3][p]Go in search of where the Black Market Vending Machine has moved to and discover what’s available in your game every week. Remember, while the location is the same, 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][p]You can read more on the weekly changes in our endgame overview post.  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Stability [/h2]

• [p]Addressed crashes tied to animation states, audio, and collision checks[/p]
• [p]Addressed various GPU-related crashes[/p]

[h2]Gameplay & Progression [/h2]

• [p]Resolved an issue where the Reward Center could stop working after claiming the Gilded Glory Pack rewards[/p]
• [p]Addressed a progression blocker in the mission “Talk to Zadra,” where the objective could fail if players exited and relaunched mid-dialogue[/p]
• [p]Corrected “Doesn’t own DLC” warnings incorrectly showing up on non-DLC gear[/p]

[h2]Loot & Items [/h2]

• [p]Updated loot pools so Gilded Glory Pack guns no longer appear in standard chests [/p]

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