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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]In case you missed them, here are the February 19th Minor Update notes:[/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][p]
[/p][p][/p][h3]First look at Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon[/h3][p]Get ready to go spelunking for precious loot, Vault Hunter. Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon* arrives on February 26, and we have plenty of new content:[/p]

• [p]A new mission featuring three new minibosses and a fearsome final boss[/p]
• [p]All-new Pearlescent-rarity gear[/p]
• [p]New Legendary loot[/p]
• [p]A new Vault Card with 24 cosmetic items and 4 pieces of rerollable gear[/p]

[p][/p][p]A wretched malevolence lurks within the abandoned mines of Kairos. For centuries, the Augers have quelled rumblings from the deep by sending human sacrifices to the fabled Stone Demon, but Defiant Calder is determined to end these barbaric rituals for good.[/p][p]In Legend of the Stone Demon, you'll delve into an ancient cavern alongside Calder and eliminate threats among rich veins of crystalline Ordonite. Take on new Ordonite-encrusted enemy types and four new boss fights, all in hopes of scoring powerful new Pearlescent-rarity loot (that's even more Legendary than Legendaries).  [/p][p]By fully completing the new mission in Bounty Pack 2, you'll unlock a new Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters, a new Vehicle Skin, and a new ECHO-4 Drone Skin. Read more about it here![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Weekly Big Encore Boss: Skull Orchid[/h3][p][/p][p][/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]Legendary Star for this INCREDIBLE shot by renfield:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Joseph Joyal, Borderlands 4 Senior VFX 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 Joseph Joyal, Gearbox’s Senior VFX Artist:[/p][p]
[/p][p]What makes a VFX moment truly memorable, in your opinion?[/p][p]Joseph: As an artist, for me it’s more the VFX that make me stop and think "How did they accomplish this?" If I have to stop what I am doing and start breaking apart what is happening in the effect, it is going to be memorable to me. It is not always the big moment or flashy VFX but new approaches and styles that draw my eye.[/p][p] [/p][p]How do you know when an effect is “done?”[/p][p]Joseph: I am sure most artists would agree, our work is never done in our eyes. The challenge for knowing when a visual effect is done comes down to a few things. First: does it accomplish its gameplay intention? Then, if it's a big moment or Action Skill type of effect, it needs to hit that threshold for uniqueness and wow factor while still being performant. This is when you need to get feedback from your fellow VFX Artists and Art Direction teams to make sure you hit the standards that are set for the game. After a while it becomes second nature to know when to stop and move on to the next VFX.[/p][p] [/p][p]Do you have a favorite type of effect to create?[/p][p]Joseph: I love making electricity and Shock effects. I find them to be the most fun to explore and play around with. You can make them look unique in completely different ways. There is also the challenge of finding better processes and ways to create electrical VFX that I really enjoy exploring.[/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]wayreyn_art[/p][p][/p][p]rism1223[/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]Get ready to go spelunking for precious loot, Vault Hunter. Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon* arrives on February 26, and we have plenty of new content:[/p]

• [p]A new mission featuring three new minibosses and a fearsome final boss[/p]
• [p]All-new Pearlescent-rarity gear[/p]
• [p]New Legendary loot[/p]
• [p]A new Vault Card with 24 cosmetic items and 4 pieces of rerollable gear[/p]

[p][/p][p]A wretched malevolence lurks within the abandoned mines of Kairos. For centuries, the Augers have quelled rumblings from the deep by sending human sacrifices to the fabled Stone Demon, but Defiant Calder is determined to end these barbaric rituals for good.[/p][p]In Legend of the Stone Demon, you'll delve into an ancient cavern alongside Calder and eliminate threats among rich veins of crystalline Ordonite. Take on new Ordonite-encrusted enemy types and four new boss fights, all in hopes of scoring powerful new Pearlescent-rarity loot (that's even more Legendary than Legendaries).  [/p][p]By fully completing the new mission in Bounty Pack 2, you'll unlock a new Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters, a new Vehicle Skin, and a new ECHO-4 Drone Skin:[/p][p][/p][h2]Pearlescent loot[/h2][p]Alongside the launch of Bounty Pack 2 on February 26, we'll deploy a Major Update that adds Pearlescent gear to Borderlands 4, which will surely make for some of the most coveted drops in the game.[/p][p]This new rarity will be available to everyone no matter which edition of Borderlands 4 you own, though some Pearlescent gear will require ownership of paid content like Bounty Pack 2. A new, repeatable world event with set locations in the Fadefields, Carcadia Burn, and Terminus Range will let all players farm for Pearlescent gear; we'll share more details soon.[/p][p][/p][h2]Bounty Pack 2 Vault Card[/h2][p]Bounty Pack 2 also includes a Vault Card that lets you earn new mecha- and kaiju-themed rewards through gameplay, with 24 cosmetic items and 4 pieces of rerollable gear to unlock! Here's the full rundown of the new Vault Card's unlocks:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]4 rerollable pieces of gear [/p]

• [p]4 Vault Hunter Heads usable by all Vault Hunters[/p]
• [p]4 Vault Hunter Skins usable by all Vault Hunters[/p]
• [p]5 Weapon Skins[/p]
• [p]5 Vehicle Skins[/p]
• [p]4 ECHO-4 Drone Skins[/p]
• [p]2 ECHO-4 Attachments[/p]

[p][/p][p]Playing Borderlands 4 with a Vault Card active gives you more loot and XP via Daily and Weekly Challenges, and can be leveled up at your own pace (no time limits or expiring rewards here). Once you own a Bounty Pack and its respective Vault Card, you can activate that Vault Card via the Vault Card screen in your ECHO menu. Vault Card progression works just like leveling up: it's all driven by how much XP you're gaining. By exploring Kairos, killing enemies, and completing quests, you'll fill up your Vault Card progression in addition to your regular XP![/p][p]To ensure that you jump into Bounty Pack 2 right when it launches on February 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 Deluxe or Super Deluxe Edition (both grant the Bounty Pack Bundle including Bounty Packs 2-5)[/p]
• [p]If you already own Borderlands 4: [/p]

• [p]Option 1: Purchase the Bounty Pack Bundle that includes Bounty Packs 2-5[/p]
• [p]Option 2: Purchase Bounty Pack 2 individually[/p]

[p]*Legend of the Stone Demon is the second of five post-launch DLC Bounty Packs coming to Borderlands 4. This content is included with Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition, Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition, and the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and is also available for separate purchase. Base game required.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
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[h2]Weekly Big Encore Boss:[/h2][h3]Skull Orchid[/h3][p][/p][h2]Weekly Wildcard Mission:[/h2][p]Mission: Old Lads (Shielded, Armored, Fortified)[/p][p]Legendary Gear Reward: Divided Focus Tediore Assault Rifle[/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]This Minor Update includes an update to the loot pool on Moxxi's Tip Jar and a new set of Weekly Activities.[/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]The Phosphenes drops for Cold Shoulder and Sweet Embrace have been added to the loot pool on Moxxi's Tip Jar.[/p]
  • [p]These previously unattainable drops are included in the Phosphene challenge, which should now be possible to complete.[/p]

[p][/p][p]You love to see it. During the Community Challenge: Til Death Do Us Part, all of your dedication to co-op comradery brought a tear to our eyes (we only ugly cried a few times). There was a grand total of 543,035 successful revives in co-op multiplayer this past weekend, demonstrating teammates' undying devotion to one another as they pursued loot through thick and thin. Vault Hunters who slay together stay together, after all.[/p][p][/p][p]To reward your collective efforts for keeping the co-op love burning eternal, here's a SHiFT code for the "You're So Vein" Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters*:[/p][p][/p][h2]BH633-66F5C-WFBB5-33TJB-CBSR9[/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][/p][p]If you missed the Vault Hunter Skin rewards from our previous Community Challenges, you can still snag the SHiFT codes for those right here![/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]
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