Borderlands 4’s endgame has been unveiled by Gearbox, with a launch date set for 12th September on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, followed by a release on Switch 2 on 3rd October. The post-launch roadmap also outlines what players can expect moving forward.
After completing the main story and liberating the planet Kairos from its oppressive rulers, players can dive into the endgame content which includes weekly challenge missions, character Specialisations, and the revamped Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode.
Gearbox details the features of the endgame:
- Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode – The mode has been reimagined with five unlockable difficulty levels. Players can progress through curated mission challenges to increase their rank without the need to replay the campaign. Exclusive Firmware bonuses are also introduced at each rank, offering stat boosts that can be transferred to other gear.
- Weekly Wildcards – Players can engage in rotating missions with guaranteed Legendary rewards, face off against powerful bosses, and explore Maurice’s Black Market Machine for unique loot opportunities.
The post-launch roadmap for Borderlands 4 includes both free and paid content, with Story Packs and Bounty Packs offering new missions, gear, and characters to explore.
- Story Packs – “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned” introduces a cosmic horror theme with new regions, missions, and gear. The pack also brings a new playable Vault Hunter and cosmetic additions to the game.
- Bounty Packs – Narrative-based missions in Bounty Packs expand the game’s universe and delve into the stories of new characters on Kairos, starting with Rush, the leader of the Outbounders.
Free seasonal events like Horrors of Kairos and Invincible Bosses will also offer new challenges and rewards for players, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.
Hands-on impressions from Gamescom 2025 suggest that Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a promising addition to the series, with potential to draw back players who may have skipped the previous installment.
