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Hey Vault Hunters! Welcome to “This Week on Kairos” - a weekly post where we share everything happening across the world of Borderlands 4, from developer updates to community highlights and beyond.
What changed
- Gameplay
- Store
- Balance
Borderlands 4 changes
Every week, we’ll be here with the latest news, fan creations, dev spotlights, helpful resources, and anything else we think you’ll want to see. Whether you're looking to catch up, dive deeper, or just see what your fellow players are up to, this is the place.
Our Latest Update Notes:
In case you missed them, here are the May 22 Weekly Update notes:
https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/
A guide on how to submit a ticket can be found here:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1285190/discussions/2/673972930559959886/
When you submit a ticket, please remember to attach your DxDiag or MSinfo file. If you need assistance with doing that, here’s a walkthrough:
(Note: This section is going to be structured the same each week, so although it looks the same, rest assured it’s being updated weekly!)
ICYMI: It’s Raid Time!!!
Raid Boss 2: Subjugator and Thol the Invincible is out now as part of the Version 1.7 update, free for all Borderlands 4 players! But this endgame dual-boss fight isn't the only big news of the day. Here's a quick overview of what's included in Version 1.7:
Pearlescent World Drops - As Ordonite corruption continues to spread across Kairos, the chance to find Pearlescent weapons as World Drops has also increased. Be sure to check the contents of those chests, lockers, and even grody toilets; you never know where one of the most precious weapons in the game might suddenly appear.
UVHM Level 7 - Crank up that endgame difficulty even further and put your builds to the ultimate test. To unlock UVHM Level 7, you'll have to defeat Subjugator and Thol the Invincible with a Platinum time on UVHM Level 6. Best of luck.
Shared Character Progression toggle - This toggle gives you the option to roll a new Vault Hunter with a completely clean slate if you so choose. If you've been wanting to rediscover Kairos with a new character as if you're experiencing the world for the first time, you can now turn off Shared Character Progression when creating a new Vault Hunter.
We’re Almost at the Finish Line! The Hunt Is LIVE!
Go get that loot, Vault Hunters! Check out all your favorite streamers this week as they race across Kairos to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital!
HUGE shoutout to this year’s current top fundraisers!
The Hunt 2026 (BL4) is live now and ends on May 31, 2026 at 11:59PM Eastern US time.
Steam Community Photopalooza
As you take photos and drop them in Steam, we’ll round up a few of our favorites for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the beauty of chaos - er, I mean, Kairos!
Legendary Star for this INCREDIBLE shot by 6inFiniTy8:
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Community Creative Corner
Our community members aren’t just gamers—many of you are also artists. Whether it’s cosplay, digital art, or some yet-to-be-invented medium, we’re your biggest fans. Check out this week’s hand-picked fan creations:
Steam post image Rism1223
Steam post image rubicudus
That’s it for this week—with more updates, more chaos, and maybe a few surprises coming next Friday. Until then: keep your ECHOnet tuned and your loot luck high.
Happy Hunting, Erin from The Borderlands Community Team
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