Live Service-oriented Development Plan for 'Borderlands 4' Extends to 2026
Get ready, Vault Hunters! Gearbox Software has unveiled the roadmap for their highly anticipated title, Borderlands 4, set to launch on September 12, 2025. The game promises a steady stream of new content, comparable to live service games like PvE The First Descendant.
Quarterly Updates and Weekly Offerings
Borderlands 4 will feature both quarterly updates and weekly offerings, ensuring a consistent flow of fresh content. The weekly resets will include a Weekly Big Encore Boss, a Weekly Wildcard Mission, and Maurice's Black Market Machine.
Q4 2025 Releases
In Q4 2025, players can look forward to two exciting additions. The game will welcome Invincible Boss I, a new invincible boss, new legendary weapons, and an Ultimate Vault Hunter mode level, all available for free. Additionally, a Seasonal Mini-Event, Horror of Kairos, will also be available for free, featuring new Legendary weapons, cosmetics, and a weather variant.
Deluxe and Paid Additions
For those who opt for the Deluxe edition, they'll gain access to Story Pack I, which includes a new vault hunter, main story missions, new Cosmetics - 4 heads, 4 weapon skins, 2 vehicle skins, 3 drone skins, 1 Echo-4 frame. Bounty Pack I, a paid addition, will also be available in Q4 2025, offering new missions, bosses, legendary gear, a Vault Card with 24 cosmetics, and 4 pieces of rerollable gear. Bounty Pack 2, included in the Deluxe edition, will provide similar content, along with a new vault hunter style, ECHO-4 drone skin, and vehicle.
Roadmap Beyond Q2 2026
The roadmap for Borderlands 4 extends into 2026, with post-Q2 releases including Bounty packs 3 and 4, Story pack 2, and more Invincible bosses. However, Gearbox has not yet revealed any details about Story-Packs scheduled to be released after Q2 2026.
No Live Service Model
Contrary to popular trends, Gearbox has confirmed that Borderlands 4 is not going live service, ensuring a focused and cohesive gaming experience for players.
The content offerings for Borderlands 4 are extensive, providing many reasons to keep playing as they roll out. So, mark your calendars for September 12, 2025, and get ready to embark on a new Vault Hunter adventure!
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