The upcoming Borderlands 4 update scheduled for October 16 introduces several adjustments aimed at improving balance and performance across the game. Players can expect significant changes to Class Mods, Repkits, Shields, and Firmware, making them more effective for melee-oriented builds. The patch will also fix unintended skill interactions for certain Vault Hunters and bring improvements to the game’s overall stability and performance.
Beyond gameplay tuning, this update also introduces some highly requested quality-of-life improvements. Developers have confirmed that overperforming gear will be adjusted for balance, while fan feedback continues to guide future updates. The creative director, Graeme Timmins, acknowledged ongoing work on fixes such as the Xbox Catch-a-Ride achievement bug and hinted at potential changes to loot drop rates and weapon balance.
Full Patch Notes
- Gear and Equipment Adjustments:
- Updated Class Mods, Repkits, Shields, and Firmware to improve viability for melee builds.
- Adjusted several overperforming gear items to maintain overall balance.
- Vault Hunter Skill Fixes:
- Addressed unintended skill interactions affecting specific Vault Hunter builds.
- Loot and Drop Rate Updates:
- Developers confirmed there is currently no class mod drop weighting, but a subtle system may be introduced in future updates to improve balance.
- Adjustments to the Crit Knife have been confirmed, reducing its overwhelming power to encourage more diverse playstyles.
- Performance and Stability:
- General performance enhancements and stability fixes across all platforms.
- Quality-of-Life Improvements:
- Introduction of new player-requested features to streamline gameplay experience.
- Ongoing work to resolve achievement issues, such as the Catch-a-Ride trophy not unlocking on Xbox.
Borderlands 4 is a 2025 action role-playing first-person looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. As the fifth mainline entry in the Borderlands franchise and a direct sequel to Borderlands 3, the game launched on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release planned for a later date. Set on the planet Kairos, players join a new group of Vault Hunters as they battle the oppressive Timekeeper in their search for the planet’s hidden Vault.
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