Borderlands 4 - What players can expect after launch

Borderlands 4 marks the start of the next generation of loot shooters – and Gearbox is already showing what's in store after the release. The roadmap promises weekly variety and a mix of free events and major expansions.

Endgame with Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode

After the campaign, Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode awaits. This means you don't have to play through the story again – instead, you can jump straight into tougher missions. The mode will be expanded after release via free updates and will receive additional difficulty levels that you have to unlock through gameplay. Those who master these challenges will be rewarded with the best loot rolls in the entire game and can take their Vault Hunter's strength to unprecedented levels.

Weekly Action

Rotating Wildcard missions with guaranteed rewards provide long-term motivation. In addition, there are particularly tough Invincible Bosses that play like small raids. Rounding it all off is Maurice's Black Market Machine, a merchant who regularly pops up in new locations and sells rare items.

Free events

The mini-event Horrors of Kairos will start in October 2025, bringing new legendary weapons, cosmetics, and special effects to the game. Early 2026 will see a real highlight for veterans: the return of Pearlescent weapons, a particularly powerful loot category.

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Major expansions

In addition to free events, Gearbox is also focusing on paid content. The smaller Bounty Packs deliver fresh missions, bosses, and loot. Things really get big with the Story Packs. The first one, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, will be released in early 2026 – an expansion in the dark cosmic horror style with a new region, quests, and lots of loot.

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