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 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 February 5th Minor Update notes:[/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][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]The Dread Winds Howl…[/h3][p]Calling all Vault Hunters! Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned*, the first Story Pack for Borderlands 4, will arrive in March.[/p][p]You can wishlist Story Pack 1 now so you'll hear about all of the new info we’ll be sharing about it over the next several weeks. As a quick refresher, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned will introduce an all-new region of Kairos, new story missions, and the first new Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4, C4SH. We’ve got a lot more details for you in the 2026 Roadmap article we shared last week, in case you haven’t checked that out yet.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]*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][h3]Mark Your Calendars – Bounty Pack 2 Arrives February 26, 2026[/h3][p]Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon** gives you a new mission with four new bosses and Legendary loot to collect, as well as a themed Vault Card featuring 24 cosmetics and 4 rerollable pieces of gear unlocked through gameplay. While Bounty Pack 1: How Rush Saved Mercenary Day is free for all players, Bounty Pack 2 will be the first piece of paid content for Borderlands 4. [/p][p]Legend of the Stone Demon marks an exciting addition to Borderlands 4's loot chase with Pearlescent gear—a new rarity tier with power levels superior to even Legendary gear. This new rarity will be available to all players regardless of what edition of Borderlands 4 they own (though certain pieces of Pearlescent gear are exclusive to Bounty Pack 2).[/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][h3]Community Spotlight[/h3][p]We love celebrating players and their big wins. Here are a couple community members who unlocked IRL achievements:[/p][p][/p][p]Paskaroni has been selected to attend the St. Jude’s Annual Creator Summit in Memphis, TN this April. Pask has been a dedicated pillar of good in the community, and has raised over $46,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the fan-run Borderlands charity organization, The Hunt.[/p][p][/p][p]We love seeing our community rally for a good cause, and Pask is deserving of all the laurels given to him. GGs, Pask!![/p][p][/p][h3]The Hunt Returns in 2026![/h3][p]Speaking of The Hunt, the first draft of the rules for the FIRST Borderlands 4 Hunt has been shared on their Discord server! You can follow along or join the conversation here![/p][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][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/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]Gameovergirl217[/p][p][/p][p]AmbassadorAmazing365[/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]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][h2]Weekly Big Encore Boss:[/h2][p]Skyspanner Kratch[/p][p][/p][h2]Weekly Wildcard Mission:[/h2][p]Mission: Primordial Vault: Carcadia Burn (Armored, Chain Master, Strong)[/p][p]Legendary Gear Reward: Rangefinder Daedalus 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][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Calling all Vault Hunters! Make sure to mark your calendars for the arrival of Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon* on February 26. Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned**, the first Story Pack for Borderlands 4, will arrive in March.[/p][p]You can head to Steam now to wishlist Story Pack 1 so you'll hear about all of the new info we’ll be sharing about it over the next several weeks. As a quick refresher, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned will introduce an all-new region of Kairos, new story missions, and the first new Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4, C4SH. We’ve got a lot more details for you in the 2026 Roadmap article we shared last week, in case you haven’t checked that out yet.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Bounty Pack 2 will launch alongside a Major Update that adds Pearlescent gear to Borderlands 4—a new rarity tier with power levels superior to even Legendary gear. This new rarity will be available to everyone no matter which edition of Borderlands 4 you own (though certain pieces of Pearlescent gear are exclusive to Bounty Pack 2).[/p][p]Keep an eye out for full details on everything that's coming in Bounty Pack 2 and Story Pack 1 as we get closer to their launches![/p][p][/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]**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]This Minor Update includes increased dedicated drop rates for Weekly Big Encore Boss fights, as well as a new set of Weekly Activities.[/p][p][/p][p]We made a few more drop rate changes this week to better support Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) scaling. Drop rewards have been feeling better with the added challenge, but we found that some bosses weren’t sharing the love like they were supposed to. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also bumped up the dedicated drop rates for the Weekly Big Encore Bosses to match the broader changes over the past month, helping keep those rewards flowing for players who are still climbing towards higher UVH levels.[/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]Increased the dedicated drop rate for Weekly Big Encore Boss fights. This does not scale with Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) mode.[/p]
• [p]Increased Phosophene drop rate for Bloomreaper[/p]
• [p]Addressed a reported issue causing Bloomreaper's Phosphene drop rates to not scale properly with UVH[/p]
• [p]Ensured that the Primordial Vault: Carcadia Burn boss' drop rates scale properly with UVH[/p]
• [p]Added Weekly Big Encore Boss drop rates to the Rippa Roadbirds boss fight[/p]