Borderlands 4 FAQ

Borderlands 4 dives you into a first-person looter-shooter experience packed with high-octane action, formidable Vault Hunters, and an arsenal of countless insane weapons. You’ll land on the uncharted world of Kairos as one of four fresh Vault Hunters, chasing fortune and fame while overthrowing the despotic Timekeeper. Customize your playstyle with potent Action Skills and intricate skill trees for endless build possibilities.

It’s firmly in the first-person looter-shooter category, blending shooting mechanics with RPG elements for loot-driven fun.

Mark your calendars: Borderlands 4 hits PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 12, 2025. Nintendo Switch 2 owners get it a bit later on October 3, 2025.

Available on PC via Steam and Epic, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

UI and subtitles come in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Full voiceovers are in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

Not at all! Kairos introduces a standalone tale with new characters and threats, ideal for newcomers. Veterans might spot cameos, but no prior playthroughs are needed.

Launch features four originals:
• Vex the Siren: Harnesses phase energy to summon lethal allies, with skills adapting to your weapon’s element.
• Rafa the Exo-Soldier: Ex-Tediore operative in a high-tech suit, digistructs weapons on demand. His Overdrive trait amps speed and damage during skills.
• Amon the Forgeknight: Tanky warrior dishing out pain with Forgeweapons; Forgeskill adds a bonus ability tied to his main skill.
• Harlowe the Gravitar: Maliwan scientist bringing gadgets galore.
Two more arrive via post-launch Story Packs.

Pick one of three Action Skills per Hunter, some with dual modes for depth. Skill trees branch out with sockets, passives, augments, and Capstones that tweak or overhaul skills. Each has a constant Trait defining their vibe, no points required.

Kairos amps mobility with double jumps, glides, dodges, and grapples, opening up vertical exploration like never before.

• Discover Kairos’ four linked biomes: Fadefields’ hills, Terminus Range’s icy heights, Carcadia Burn’s ruins, and Dominion’s urban stronghold.
• Customize your Digirunner vehicle for speedy travel, complete with turret and mods.
• Your ECHO-4 drone assists with upgrades and style swaps.
• Secure Points of Interest for fast travel, aerial zips, and Vault Key hunts leading to elite dungeons.
• Weather changes dynamically, shaking up encounters.

• Endless weapon combos from eight makers.
• New brands: Order for burst precision, Ripper for charge-up autos, Daedalus for versatile ammo.
• Licensed Parts mix manufacturer traits in one gun.
• Rarer Legendaries for epic drops.
• Slots like Ordnance (grenades/heavies on cooldown), Enhancements (manufacturer boosts), and Repkits (combat utilities).

Built for teamwork: 4-player online everywhere, 2-player splitscreen on PS5/Xbox, local multiplayer on Switch 2 with chat and camera support.

Absolutely, full cross-platform at launch via SHiFT Account.

Scaling adjusts dynamically, personal difficulty options, and per-player loot instances keep it fair.

Yes, zip right to your squad in the vast world.

Ultimate Vault Hunter mode unlocks post-story with fresh quests and trials. Click below to explore simulated rank progression:

Nope—your builds carry through ranks, with escalating challenges.

Replay missions, boss gauntlets testing damage or tankiness against foes. Check out these challenge previews:

Account-wide trees post-campaign, four styles via separate XP. Unlock once, use everywhere; respec with Eridium. Here’s a quick list:

Yes, Level 30 starts after one campaign clear for instant endgame jumps.

• Wild Card missions for guaranteed legendaries.
• Moxxi’s Encore for remixed boss fights with targeted drops.
• Maurice’s market with unique per-player loot, perfect for trading tips.

Mix gear slots for set bonuses in offense, defense, or utility; transferable for build flexibility. Try building a set below:

Yes, ultra-rare (<1% drop) additions around Q1 2026 with Bounty Pack 2.

• Seasonal events like October’s “Horrors of Chyros” with twists, loot, and cosmetics.
• Invincible Bosses in traversal-focused arenas.

Premium DLC: Four packs with areas, missions, bosses, Vault Cards, gear, and vehicles. In Deluxe/Super Deluxe or separate buy.

Yes, in Bounty Packs—earn loot/XP via challenges, four total in bundles.

Two Story Packs: New Hunters, regions, stories, loot. In Super Deluxe or separate; first is “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned” with horror vibes.

Cosmetics: 4 skins, heads, bodies per Hunter. Super Deluxe exclusive.

Gilded Glory Pack: Universal skin, weapon/Drone cosmetics. Available post-launch too.

For all pre-orders: Level 1 fireworks SMG, Level 30 Ordnance duo with Firmware, Level 50 legendary rifle, Psycho head custom. See the rewards grid:

• Standard: Base + Gilded.
• Deluxe: + Firehawk skin, Bounty Bundle.
• Super Deluxe: + Ornate, Vault Hunter Pack.

Yes—Standard/Super in NA for PS5/Xbox; more editions elsewhere.

Free service for cross-play and code redemptions across Borderlands games.

Via Gearbox site or in-game menu; accounts are free.

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