By Sam Chandler
Copyright shacknews
Borderlands 4 is a massive game to begin with and yet Gearbox has already released a roadmap of its content plans. The Borderlands 4 roadmap is full of releases, including free content for everyone and Bounty Packs for those who picked up the Deluxe and Super Deluxe versions.
Borderlands 4 roadmap
Gearbox Software has given players a detailed look at the Borderlands 4 roadmap. This showcases the free content for all players and the paid content included in the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of the game.
There are three main content releases for Borderlands 4 during 2025:
Free Content 1
Seasonal mini-event: Horrors of Kairos
New Legendary weapons
New cosmetics
New weather variant
Bounty Pack 1 (included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions)
New missions and boss (Focuses on Rush
New Legendary gear
Vault Card with:
24 cosmetics
4 pieces of rerollable gear
1 Vault Hunter style
1 ECHO-4 Drone skin
Free Content 2
Invincible Boss 1
High-level boss variant and arena
New Legendary weapon
Additional Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode Level
There are two main content releases already announced for Borderlands 4 during 2026, along with a sneak peek at what’s to come:
Bounty Pack 2 (included in the Super Deluxe Edition)
New missions and boss
New Legendary gear
Vault Card with:
24 cosmetics
4 pieces of rerollable gear
1 Player skin
1 ECHO-4 Drone skin
Free Content 3
Pearlescent rarity
Story Pack 1: Made Ellie and the Vault of the Damned
New Vault Hunter
New main story missions
New map zone
New side missions
New Legendary gear
New cosmetics
4 Vault Hunter heads & styles
4 Weapon skins
2 Vehicle skins
3 ECHO-4 Drone skins & attachments
1 ECHO-4 frame
Finally, Gearbox has hinted at what’s to come after Q1 2026:
Bounty Packs 3 + 4
Story Pack 2
Invincible bosses
As mentioned above, Gearbox has offered a detailed explanation of what a lot of this content actually is. The Vault Card offers a bunch of rewards that are earned through gameplay. Non-cosmetic gear in the card can be earned repeatedly so you can chase that ideal roll. Additionally, these do not expire and having one active gives you more loot and XP via Daily and Weekly challenges.
As for Invincible Bosses, these aren’t actually invincible but they do have a ton of health. More than that, these bosses have unique mechanics, lethal attacks, and have new modifiers. These bosses drop the best loot in the game.
Pearlescent Rarity is exactly as it sounds. These sit above Legendary weapons, so expect them to be exceedingly rare. But expect them to have a power level that matches their scarcity.
Horrors of Kairos sounds like the Halloween themed mini-event that’s coming to Borderlands 4. This is a limited-time event featuring new weather, cosmetics, and Legendary gear. Make sure you get in and play it before it leaves.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Borderlands game without the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode. As part of Free Content 2, Gearbox is adding more levels to UVHM, ensuring that endgame pursuit remains constant.
That’s quite a lot of content already confirmed as part of the Borderlands 4 roadmap. Keep an eye on the game’s social media platforms as well as our own Borderlands 4 page for the latest on content drops.
