Hey Vault Hunters! Welcome to “This Week on Kairos” - a weekly post where we share everything happening across the world of [i]Borderlands 4[/i], from developer updates to community highlights and beyond.
Every Friday, we’ll be here with the latest news, fan creations, dev spotlights, helpful resources, and anything else we think you’ll want to see. Whether you're looking to catch up, dive deeper, or just see what your fellow players are up to, this is the place.
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Our Latest Update Notes:
We’ve rolled out several updates since launch, with more coming soon. Here’s what you may have missed:
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Some highlights from the Day 30 Update:
Shield visuals adjusted for improved clarity in combat situations
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Sorting settings in menus now persist when switching tabs or leaving the menu.
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[b][url="https://youtube.com/shorts/E6c3zYv8ntY?si=Us7IQncVi86_Ryj4"]And finally, pour one out for our Crit Knife[/url][/b]
A guide on how to submit a ticket can be found here:
[url="https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/discussions/2/673972930559959886/"]https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/discussions/2/673972930559959886/[/url]
When you submit a ticket, please remember to attach your DxDiag or MSinfo file. If you need assistance with doing that, here’s a walkthrough:
[url="https://support.borderlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/44564441894291-PC-How-do-I-attach-a-DxDiag-and-MSinfo-file"]https://support.borderlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/44564441894291-PC-How-do-I-attach-a-DxDiag-and-MSinfo-file[/url]
[i](Note: This section is going to be structured the same each week, so although it looks the same, rest assured it’s being updated weekly!)[/i]
It’s Spooky Season, Gourds and Ghouls!!
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Do you sense it, Vault Hunter? The darkening crimson skies, the sickly scent of iron in the air, the sloshing of bloody puddles in the mud? It can only mean one thing: Horrors of Kairos, Borderlands 4's first free, limited-time Seasonal Mini-Event, has arrived!
Not sure where to start? Just find any world boss to see the new terror-inducing weather effect, and for a chance to get new Legendary loot!
The hour is upon us, so go and be scary (and don’t forget your SHiFT code [url="https://steamcommunity.com/games/1285190/announcements/detail/820342992929818974?snr=2___"][u]here[/u][/url])!
Community Spotlight
We love celebrating players and their big wins. Here are a couple community members who unlocked IRL achievements:
[u][url="https://www.shacknews.com/article/146450/24-til-launch-the-making-of-borderlands-4-documentary?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter"]Shacknews[/url][/u] hung out at the Gearbox studio the day before launch to interview our dev team and capture what goes into releasing a [i]Borderlands [/i]game. Their documentary, “24 'Til Launch: The Making of [i]Borderlands 4[/i]”, is available now on YouTube, and is definitely worth a watch!
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Steam Community Screenshots
As you take screenshots and drop them in Steam, we’ll round up a few of our favorites for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the beauty of chaos - er, I mean, Kairos!
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Behind the Team: Philip Hebert, [i]Borderlands 4[/i] Principal Programmer
Every week, we’re spotlighting one of the minds behind the mayhem. You’ll get to learn about folks from both Gearbox and 2K, and how each person who touches the game both influences and is influenced by [i]Borderlands 4[/i]. This week, we're talking with [b]Philip Hebert[/b], Gearbox’s Principal Programmer[b]:[/b]
[b]How do you define your role as a Principal Programmer? In other words, what does it mean to you beyond seniority?[/b]
[b]Philip: [/b] Gearbox defines a Principal Programmer as a person with a deep mastery of at least one specialty. This usually comes with seniority but is not a requirement. I have worked on gameplay systems, specifically gear, on a majority of [i]Borderlands [/i]games.
[b]How do you make sure engineering decisions empower (not limit) art and design teams?[/b]
[b]Philip: [/b][i]Borderlands[/i]' gameplay systems are designed to be flexible and content-driven. We also learn from previous games. This may mean removing the ability to do things because of performance and creating new and better ways of doing them.
Community Creative Corner
Our community members aren’t just gamers—many of you are also artists. Whether it’s cosplay, digital art, or some yet-to-be-invented medium, we’re your biggest fans. Check out this week’s hand-picked fan creations:
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That’s it for this week—with more updates, more chaos, and maybe a few surprises coming next Friday. Until then: keep your ECHOnet tuned and your loot luck high.
Happy Hunting, [b]The Borderlands Team[/b]
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