New Borderlands 4 Post-Launch Updates Unveiled by Gearbox at PAX Australia

Exciting Updates Coming to Borderlands 4 from PAX Australia

Gearbox’s recent appearance at PAX Australia unveiled intriguing new information regarding Borderlands 4, including insights into its post-launch roadmap. Among the highlights is the exciting tease for the inaugural Bounty Pack titled How Rush Saved Mercenary Day.

New Chapter: How Rush Saved Mercenary Day

Scheduled for release on November 20, 2025, this paid DLC comes just in time for the holiday season, boasting a festive atmosphere wrapped in snow. The storyline follows Rush as he grapples with homesickness while attempting to revive the joy of Mercenary Day celebrations. However, his efforts are undermined by Screw, the Timekeeper’s minister of culture, leading Rush on a mission to restore the holiday spirit.

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Borderlands 4 – Bounty Pack 1: How Rush Saved Mercenary Day – Official Teaser Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5FY6q7qdkY)

What’s Inside the Bounty Pack

This upcoming Bounty Pack is packed with exciting new content, featuring:

Cosmetic upgrades, including weapon skins, Echo attachments, Vault Hunter skins, and vehicle designs.
Four new legendary weapons to enhance gameplay.
A brand-new vehicle to explore the expansive world.

Players who purchased the Deluxe or Super Deluxe edition of Borderlands 4 will receive this Bounty Pack as a free update on its release date. Others will have the option to buy it separately or as part of a bundle.

Upcoming Free Content: Horrors of Kairos

In addition to the paid DLC, a seasonal mini-event dubbed Horrors of Kairos will commence on October 23, just in time for Halloween. This event offers players a chance to obtain legendary items, including the Murmur assault rifle and the ‘Skully’ grenade. Furthermore, players can prepare for the arrival of a formidable new raid boss, Bloomreaper the Invincible, expected to debut in December 2025.

Looking Ahead: 2025 and Beyond

The content roadmap for Borderlands 4 in 2025 ensures players have plenty to look forward to. The first significant story expansion for the game is anticipated to drop in the first quarter of 2026. Below is the updated roadmap illustrating the forthcoming releases:

Borderlands 4 release timeline showing Q4 2025 game and content updates with Weekly Mayhem features and upcoming packs. — Borderlands 4 2025 Post-Launch Roadmap. Image credit: Gearbox

Anticipating Improvements and Future Developments

As the release date approaches, there is hope that Gearbox will address many of the technical challenges initially faced by Borderlands 4 at its launch. The latest patch, which rolled out earlier this month, focused on improving performance and balancing adjustments for Vault Hunters.

Additionally, fans are eagerly awaiting updates regarding the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 version, which faced delays following the game’s rocky launch on PC and current-generation consoles.

For the latest information, stay tuned to Gearbox’s updates and announcements as the launch dates draw nearer.

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