Never before has Kairos seen this much mayhem unleashed in a single day! Alongside the Version 1.10 update that's live and free for all Borderlands 4 players, the paid DLC of the all-new Vault Hunter Loveless the Hacker*, the new zone and content of Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort*, and the new mission of Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows** are all available now! Here's the full rundown on what's new:
- Max level cap increased by 10 levels for all Borderlands 4 players, with a new level cap of 70! All those additional skill points will unlock even more build possibilities for your Vault Hunter!
- Buffs and balance adjustments for all base game Vault Hunter classes, including big damage increases for Rafa the Exo-Soldier's APOPHIS Lance
- New paid content available for separate purchase:
- $9.99 USD for Loveless the Hacker (new Vault Hunter playable across all of Borderlands 4)
- $19.99 USD for Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort, featuring new missions, activities, loot, and the lush new region Providence
- $5.99 USD for Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows (new narrative content, gear, and the Vile Test Chamber repeatable boss rush activity)
- $5.99 USD for Bounty Pack 5: Vault Card 5 (new cosmetics and gear unlocked through gameplay)
- Prices listed above are USD, with regional pricing available on your preferred storefront.
- Story Pack 1*** and Bounty Pack 2**** content is now available for separate purchase:
- $19.99 USD for Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned (new map zone, narrative content and missions, and gear)
- $9.99 USD for C4SH the Rogue*** (new Vault Hunter playable across all of Borderlands 4)
- $5.99 USD for Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon (new narrative content and gear)
- $5.99 USD for Bounty Pack 2: Vault Card 2**** (new cosmetics and gear)
- Prices listed above are USD, with regional pricing available on your preferred storefront.
- Borderlands 4 Free Play Weekend***** and an Anniversary Sale****** are now live - full details available here!
- Don't forget to check out Borderlands: Dead ECHOs, Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast, with its weekly run of darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe! Listen to the latest episodes via YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Apple, iHeart Radio, and Pandora!
Be sure to check out the Version 1.10 Update Notes for a complete rundown of all the changes! As a quick refresher, owning Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition gets you all of the content from the Bounty Pack Bundle (Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Vault Hunter Pack (Story Packs 1 and 2), while Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition gets you the Bounty Pack Bundle. Content from individual Bounty Packs and Story Packs are also available for separate purchase.
With all that said, here's a top-level overview of the highlights from today's big additions!
Loveless the Hacker
You can learn all about Loveless the Hacker, including the Trait and Action Skills that shape her gameplay, in our Loveless Spotlight article, including a dedicated episode of the Gearbox DevCast! You can also peruse her full list of abilities across all three skill trees on the Loveless Vault Hunter page nested within the Game Info page.
Two minds exist inside Loveless, forming a synchronized set of lethal skills that strike as one. Through a symbiotic melding of the biological and digital, this ex-Anshin hacker-turned-assassin has become a superior lifeform. Equipped with the highest-end cybernetics, Loveless shares her psyche with a digital virus of her own creation, which can digistruct into a physical Wyrm form to act as a deadly extension of her shared, perfection-seeking will.
Loveless' abilities are aggressive and agile, using a cybernetic arsenal to cut down enemies with Corrosive and Radiation damage. Throw her Plague Star shuriken to slice through mobs while spreading a withering Contagion, outsmart opponents with the stealthy misdirection of her Visual Paradox Nexus that can cloak Loveless and spawns a decoy in her place, or sic her Malignant Construct on targets and watch your symbiote Wyrm companion eradicate them with its tail whips and toxic breath. Loveless' Action Skills have added utility through low-cooldown power spikes called Functions and high-impact finishers called Executables.
Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort
In case you missed it, you can get tons of Story Pack 2 details in this article recapping a jam-packed Gearbox DevCast episode!
Welcome to the jungle, where a tropical resort made for the Timekeeper's chosen is about to become a warzone. Team up with FL4K, an unequaled beastmaster who lives for The Hunt, to save their loyal skag companion Mr. Chew and teach the Tediore corporation a brutal lesson about primal nature.
On the remote island of Providence, upper-echelon Electi once vacationed in a luxurious retreat neighboring lush wilderness and a majestic volcano. In a ploy to secure Providence's precious Ordonite resource, Tediore has sent an expeditionary group led by five elite managers who serve the ruthless Lieutenant Harmony.
Venture into the verdant wilds and aid FL4K and their pet in the urgent fight against Tediore. Hunt down the managers however you see fit and show them that Vault Hunters can never be tamed.
New content in the paid DLC of Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort
- New map zone, Providence, packed with new story missions, side missions, activities, and collectibles
- 8 story bosses (including a new major boss) and an additional 13 minibosses who can drop two new Pearlescent weapons, 18 pieces of new Legendary gear, and 6 new Legendary Class Mods
- Battle the footsoldiers and exoskeleton-mech operators of Tediore's Invasion Force army, led by the relentless Lt. Harmony, who can call in digistructed reinforcements (including guns with legs)
- Traverse high above the treetops of Providence's jungle by grappling onto ziplines that help you explore and get the upper hand in combat
- New cosmetic items including:
- 2 Vault Hunter Heads usable by all Vault Hunters
- 4 Vault Hunter Skins usable by all Vault Hunters
- 6 Weapon Skins
- 4 Vehicle Skins
- 3 ECHO-4 Drone Skins & Attachments
- 1 ECHO-4 Frame
This content is recommended for Vault Hunters of level 13+. In order to access the Providence island, you'll first need to complete the "A Lot to Process" mission in the Fadefields. You can also roll a new Vault Hunter that starts directly at the FL4K and the Last Resort content at level 13.
Once you've acquired Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort and have completed the "A Lot to Process" mission, you can initiate the Story Pack 2 content by interacting with the distress beacon near The Bones of Sanctuary in the Terminus Range. It will also be marked on your ECHO map as a new mission.
Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows
In case you missed it, you can get tons of Bounty Pack 5 details in this article recapping a jam-packed Gearbox DevCast episode!
Kairos was forever changed by the cataclysmic arrival of the Elpis moon, and now the planet's showing signs of coming apart completely. Shards of Ordonite continue to spread corruption, and the recent appearance of unstable Phase rifts threatens to break the bonds of reality. With her Siren powers and attunement to Phase energies, Amara has pinpointed a possible source of the worsening instability: one of Vile Lictor's old laboratories, where Order Synths that once served him lie dormant.
In this all-new repeatable mission, team up with Amara to track down the Phase disturbances and stop their propagation before they unravel the known universe. Be ready for anything with these Phase rifts; there's no telling what you'll see on the other side.
New content in the paid DLC of Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows
- New mission featuring a new boss and two new mini-bosses that can drop a new Pearlescent weapon and six new pieces of Legendary loot!
- Investigate the source of the Phase anomalies alongside Amara and battle Vile enemies warped by this unstable energy
- Complete the mission to score additional rewards:
- New Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters
- New Vehicle
- New ECHO-4 Drone Skin
Once you've acquired Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows, you'll be able to start its repeatable mission after you've completed the "A Lot to Process" mission in the Fadefields during the main campaign. You'll find Bounty Pack 5's mission-starting chunk of Ordonite near any Bounty Board in the major hub areas, which will be marked on your ECHO map as a new mission.
Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows also includes a new side activity via the Vile Test Chamber, an experimental arena built to assess the strength and survivability of twisted test subjects. This activity is an endurance-demanding boss rush, as you face off against cloned variants of select mini-bosses from across Kairos. Should you overcome the first three encounters within a time limit, you'll get a shot at taking down Test Zero, a mini-boss that's unique to the Vile Test Chamber.
Bounty Pack 5: Vault Card 5
While Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows represents the new narrative-focused content, Bounty Pack 5: Vault Card 5 lets you earn new space-age rewards through gameplay, with 24 cosmetic items and four pieces of rerollable gear to unlock! Here's the full rundown of the new Vault Card's unlocks:
- 4 rerollable pieces of Legendary gear:
- Shield Overflow (Daedalus Pistol)
- Flash Fuel (Jakobs Assault Rifle)
- Tempered Essence (Vladof SMG )
- Alignment (Order Grande Ordnance)
- 4 Vault Hunter Heads usable by all Vault Hunters
- 4 Vault Hunter Skins usable by all Vault Hunters
- 5 Weapon Skins
- 5 Vehicle Skins
- 4 ECHO-4 Drone Skins
- 2 ECHO-4 Attachments
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). Once you own a Bounty Pack's 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!
Borderlands 4 Free Play Weekend*****
Now's the time to team up with new and veteran Vault Hunters alike for a badass blitz of looter shooter action during the Borderlands 4 Free Play Weekend* and first anniversary sale**, live now on Steam, XBOX, and Playstation platforms!
You and your combat-ready compatriots will be able to battle every bandit, monster, and wild boss fight included in the base game, including free post-launch additions like Circle of Slaughter mode. If you're joining friends who already own Borderlands 4 and a DLC Vault Hunter (including Loveless the Hacker***), they'll still be able to play as their DLC Vault Hunter, but your party will be limited to missions included in the free-to-play base game content.
If you purchase any edition of Borderlands 4 on the same platform after the Free Play Weekend ends, all your progress and loot will be saved so you can pick up right where you left off. During the Free Play Weekend, you can also take advantage of Cross-Platform Saves, letting you seamlessly continue your Vault Hunters' adventures across the different platforms where you own Borderlands 4 using your free SHiFT Account. Check out the dedicated Cross-Platform Saves Support page for more info.
Here's when you'll have free access to Borderlands 4 on every available platform:
Steam Free Play:
- Starts: September 10, 2026; 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / Sept 11, 1:00 AM UTC+8 / 3:00 AM AET
- Ends: September 14, 2026; 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / Sept 15, 1:00 AM UTC+8 / 3:00 AM AET
XBOX Free Play (requires an XBOX Game Pass Subscription at any tier):
- Starts: September 10, 2026; 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM BST / 11:00 PM UTC+8 / Sept 11, 1:00 AM AET
- Ends: September 13, 2026; 11:59 PM PT / Sept 14, 2:59 AM ET / 7:59 AM BST / 2:59 PM UTC+8 / 4:59 PM AET
PlayStation Free Play (requires a PlayStation Plus Subscription at any tier):
- Starts: Today, September 10, 2026
- Ends: September 14, 2026; 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / Sept 15, 1:00 AM UTC+8 / 3:00 AM AET
Whether you're a newcomer to Kairos looking to test-drive the Action Skills and playstyles that are unique to every Vault Hunter, or an experienced Borderlands 4 player looking to grow your dedicated looter shooter squad, this is the perfect opportunity to take the fight to the oppressive Timekeeper and his Order forces. Borderlands 4 is fully cross-play enabled, so no matter which platforms your friends are playing on, you'll all be able to wreak havoc together.
Borderlands 4 Anniversary Sale******
In addition to the Free Play Weekend, Borderlands 4 is celebrating its first year with a multi-platform, limited-time anniversary sale!
PlayStation (offer ends September 23 at 11:59 PM PT)
- 50% off Borderlands 4: Deluxe Edition
XBOX (offers end September 24 at 10:00 AM PT)
- 50% off Borderlands 4
- 50% off Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition
Steam (offers end September 24 at 10:00 AM PT)
- 50% off Borderlands 4
- 50% off Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition
- 50% off Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition
Steam players eager to experience even more mayhem-fueled looter shooter action can pick up the Mayhem Bundle, which includes Borderlands 1, 2, 3, and 4—plus Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vaulted of the Damned***. For Vault Hunters with a special love of sequels divisible by two, there's also the Borderlands² bundle of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 4! If you already own one or more of the games in these bundles on Steam, you'll automatically be granted the best available price using Steam's Complete Your Collection pricing.
Kairos is calling—will you and your friends answer?
*Story Pack 2 DLC has two parts: new story content in FL4K and the Last Resort, and a playable Vault Hunter with Loveless the Hacker. Included in the Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition, Vault Hunter Pack, and available for separate purchase. Base game required.
**Bounty Pack 5 DLC has two parts: a repeatable mission in Amara and the Vile Shadows, and rewards earned through gameplay with Vault Card 5. Included with the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions, and available for separate purchase. Base game required.
***Story Pack 1 DLC has two parts: new story content in Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, and a playable Vault Hunter with C4SH the Rogue. Included in the Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition, Vault Hunter Pack, and available for separate purchase. Base game required.
****Bounty Pack 2 DLC has two parts: a repeatable mission in Legend of the Stone Demon, and rewards earned through gameplay with Vault Card 2. Included with the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions, and available for separate purchase. Base game required.
*****Free Play Weekend ends on September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. An XBOX Game Pass Subscription at any tier is required for Xbox. A PlayStation Plus Subscription at any tier is required for PlayStation. After the Free Play Weekend ends, the game must be purchased on the same platform to continue playing and using any add-ons purchased for the game. Progress and Achievements carry over to purchased games. Requires Internet connection and platform account. Terms apply.
******Discounts based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. PlayStation offer ends on September 23. XBOX offers end on September 24. Steam offers end on September 24. Terms apply.
