Borderlands 4 introduces a new endgame feature that permits players to bypass the campaign, effectively preparing them for the upcoming year's series of seasonal events and boss battles.
Borderlands 4, the highly anticipated sequel in the popular looter-shooter series, is set to be released on September 12. The game promises a mix of free and paid DLC over the next year, starting with the first major update, Horrors of Kairos.
Horrors of Kairos brings a spooky twist to the gameplay with a cosmic horror theme. Players will be able to explore a new region of Kairos, where they will face new challenges and enemies. This update will also allow players to climb up another level in the endgame vault hunter mode.
New main story missions and side missions will be available, along with a weekly boss to kill for better rewards. The boss fights will offer a challenging experience, with the first "invincible boss" set to be released next. To add more variety, a rotating selection of "weekly wildcard" missions will reward legendary loot.
In addition to the free updates, there will be four paid bounty pack DLCs. Each pack will include new missions, a new boss, new legendary gear, new cosmetics, and a new vehicle. The first paid story pack, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, will be released, introducing a new vault hunter, Mad Ellie. More details about Mad Ellie will be revealed during the Tokyo Game Show 2025 at the end of September.
Borderlands 4 will also offer daily and weekly tasks for gear-up, similar to MMOs. Players can start new characters at level 30 for the endgame mode, making it easier to jump right into the action.
Tyler Colp, a veteran videogame and PC hardware journalist with 15 years of experience, regularly plays and reports on games like Diablo 4, Elden Ring, Overwatch 2, and Final Fantasy 14. His coverage of Borderlands 4 promises to keep fans updated on the latest developments in the game.
A second bounty pack is due out in early 2026, ensuring that players will have plenty of new content to look forward to in the coming months. With its mix of action, horror, and loot-based gameplay, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the series.
