Overview

• Gearbox revealed two of the four new Vault Hunters: Vex the Siren, who summons phantom allies, and Rafa the Exo-Soldier, equipped with an experimental exosuit.
• Borderlands 4 is set on the planet Kairos, ruled by the antagonist Timekeeper, who controls citizens with cybernetic implants and commands an army called The Order.
• The game introduces dynamic weather, customizable vehicles, and new traversal abilities like gliding and a grapple hook, enhancing exploration and combat.
• Loot mechanics have been overhauled with a Licensed Parts system, reduced Legendary drop rates, and the addition of Enhancements for deeper weapon customization.
• Multiplayer includes full crossplay, instanced loot, individual difficulty settings, and two-player local splitscreen, reinforcing the game’s cooperative roots.