Borderlands 4 is expanding its universe on September 10, 2026, with the launch of Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort alongside Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows, according to an announcement from 2K and Gearbox Software. The simultaneous content drops introduce a new playable Vault Hunter, a tropical resort zone crawling with Tediore corporate forces, a level cap increase, and fresh Siren-focused mysteries.
Story Pack 2 Brings Loveless the Hacker and Providence to Borderlands 4
According to 2K and Gearbox Software, Story Pack 2 introduces Loveless the Hacker, an ex-Anshin hacker turned assassin who serves as the game’s newest playable Vault Hunter. Loveless shares her mind with a self-created digital virus that materializes into a physical combat pet. Players deploying Loveless will team up with the returning beastmaster FL4K to rescue their skag companion, Mr. Chew, on the remote tropical island of Providence.
Providence features a volatile ecosystem built around an active volcano that serves as a base-of-operations bunker for the Tediore corporation. Tediore troops on the island include exo-suit soldiers and hulking mechs capable of buffing allies and digistructing reinforcements, according to publisher disclosures. Players can utilize new ziplines to navigate the jungle canopy and access digital servers to fight enemy waves before they materialize in the physical world.
Bounty Pack 5 and Version 1.10 System Updates
Launching alongside the story expansion, Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows lets players join Amara to explore the Phase dimension, featuring repeatable missions, fresh bosses, and legendary gear. Concurrently, Gearbox Software is deploying Version 1.10, which increases the maximum level cap by 10 for all players and expands build flexibility across the roster.
Expansion Overview
| Content Release | Key Additions | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort | Loveless the Hacker, Providence map, Tediore enemies, and zipline mobility | September 10, 2026 |
| Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows | Phase dimension missions, new bosses, and Siren gear | September 10, 2026 |
| Version 1.10 Update | Level cap increased by 10 for all players | September 10, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2 and Bounty Pack 5 launch?
Both packs release on September 10, 2026, alongside the Version 1.10 system update, according to 2K and Gearbox Software.
Who is the new playable character in Story Pack 2?
Loveless the Hacker debuts as a playable Vault Hunter in Story Pack 2, utilizing advanced cybernetics and a digital virus pet.
What changes does Version 1.10 make to player progression?
Version 1.10 raises the maximum level cap by 10, giving all players more flexibility when constructing Vault Hunter builds.
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