Borderlands 4 introduces a fresh endgame option, enabling players to bypass the main campaign, ensuring they're all set for the forthcoming year of seasonal activities and boss encounters.
Borderlands 4, set to be released on September 12, 2025, is gearing up for an action-packed year. The game's roadmap promises a thrilling journey for endgame players, with a mix of free and paid DLCs.
Starting in Q4 2025, players can look forward to the first Bounty Pack DLC. Developed by Gearbox Software, this pack will introduce the NPC Rush, leader of the Outbounders faction, and will be the first of four Bounty-Pack DLCs.
The DLCs will not only bring new missions and a new boss but also new legendary gear, cosmetics, and a new vehicle. Each DLC will offer a weekly wildcard mission, providing a rotating selection of challenges that reward legendary loot.
For those who prefer a more self-improvement approach, daily and weekly tasks are also available.
The first paid story pack, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, is expected to be released at an undisclosed date. This pack will feature a cosmic horror theme and introduce a new region of Kairos to explore. It will also include new main story missions and side missions.
A new vault hunter will debut in Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, but their identity remains a secret. The pack will also bring "tweaked gameplay" and "spooky vibes" with the first major free update, Horrors of Kairos.
Horrors of Kairos will also introduce a weekly boss to kill for better rewards and will include new legendary weapons, cosmetics, and a new weather variant.
For those who want to focus on the endgame mode, the game will offer the option to start new characters at level 30. The ultimate vault hunter mode will require players to complete increasingly difficult mission challenges.
Borderlands 4's content will cater to all types of players, with new storylines and challenges available regardless of a player's focus on build min-maxing.
Tyler Colp, a veteran videogames 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 specialty lies in action RPGs and MMOs, but he is driven to cover all sorts of games.
Colp has been following Borderlands 4 closely and is excited about the game's upcoming updates. "Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the series," he said. "The mix of free and paid DLC, the new storylines, and the focus on endgame content make it a must-play for fans of the genre."
So, get ready, Vault Hunters! Borderlands 4 is set to deliver an action-packed year, and the adventure begins on September 12, 2025.
