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 week, 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:
In case you missed them, here are the March 26th Major Update notes:
[url="https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/"]https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/[/url]
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 HERE! Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned is available now!
Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned* is now available! Play as an all-new Vault Hunter, C4SH the Rogue, and team up with Ellie in a cosmic-horror adventure across the new Whispering Glacier map zone.
We've been rolling out tons of Story Pack 1 info in the lead-up to today's launch, so if you missed any, be sure to check out the [url="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1285190/view/524244549383487595"][u]Story Pack 1 reveal[/u][/url] and the [url="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1285190/view/524244549383488270"][u]C4SH Spotlight - Gameplay Overview, Character Short, Skill Tree Reveal[/u][/url] Steam Event posts for comprehensive details. As a TL;DR, here's what's included with Story Pack 1.
New Vault Hunter C4SH the Rogue, playable across all of [i]Borderlands 4[/i]'s base game and DLC zones
New map zone, The Whispering Glacier, packed with new story missions, side missions, activities, and collectibles
Two new major boss fights, 16 minibosses, and new enemy types
3 Pearlescent weapons, 18 new pieces of Legendary loot (including weapons and gear), and 5 Legendary Class Mods
31 new cosmetic items
When you're ready to try your luck as C4SH and brave the icy wastes of The Whispering Glacier, here's how to get the paid DLC of Story Pack 1 now:
[b]If you don't own any version of [i]Borderlands 4[/i]: [/b]Purchase [i]Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition[/i], which contains Story Pack 1 and 2, the Ornate Order Pack, and Bounty Packs 2-5
[b]If you already own [i]Borderlands 4 Standard[/i] or [i]Deluxe Edition[/i]: [/b]
Option 1: Purchase the Vault Hunter Pack that includes Story Packs 1 and 2 plus the Ornate Order Pack
Option 2: Purchase Story Pack 1 individually
[i]*Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned is the first of two post-launch DLC Story Packs coming to Borderlands 4. This content is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition and the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and is also available for separate purchase. Base game required.[/i]
ICYMI: Gearbox Main Theater Show at PAX East
Yesterday, the Gearbox Main Theater Show at PAX East delved into Story Pack 1, with insights from the [i]Borderlands 4[/i] team about the making of C4SH and the Whispering Glacier zone, and special guests John Eric Bentley and Stella Chu. If you missed it, don’t worry–you can catch it on Gearbox’s YouTube channel:
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Steam Community Photopalooza
As you take photos 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!
Legendary Star for this INCREDIBLE shot by SgtFopper:
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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]Erin from The Borderlands Community Team[/b]
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