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.

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.

In case you missed them, here are the June 25 Weekly Update notes:

https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/update-notes/

Some highlights:

- NEW Content! Takedown at Hadron Abyss and Circle of Slaughter FREE for all owners of Borderlands 4! 

- Cross-Platform Saves!

- Updates to the Subjugator and Thol the Invincible Raid

- Improved item cards for quicker at-a-glance inspection

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:

https://support.borderlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/44564441894291-PC-How-do-I-attach-a-DxDiag-and-MSinfo-file

(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!)

Ready to get your slaughter on, Vault Hunters? The Version 1.8 update is out now, bringing tons of new content to Kairos—including a Circle of Slaughter comeback, free for all Borderlands 4 players! Here's a high-level overview of what's new right now:

• Bounty Pack 3: A Zane to Kill For* is now available as paid DLC, with two distinct parts that you can purchase individually:

  • $5.99 USD for Bounty Pack 3: A Zane to Kill For (new narrative content and gear)

  • $5.99 USD for Bounty Pack 3: Vault Card 3 (new cosmetics and gear)

• Takedown at Hadron Abyss** is here, free for all Borderlands 4 players! This is the ultimate endgame challenge as you fight your way through an underwater research station filled with mutated horrors and aquatic apex predators. For the raid's final showdown, you'll have to go toe-to-fin with the Child of Terramorphous.

• Circle of Slaughter mode is back, free for all Borderlands 4 players! See how long you can survive against waves of increasingly deadly enemies in this mayhem-fueled gauntlet.

• Cross-Platform Saves are live, letting you seamlessly continue your Vault Hunters' adventures across the different platforms where you own Borderlands 4 using your free SHiFT Account[borderlands.2k.com]. Check out the dedicated Cross-Platform Saves Support page[support.borderlands.com] for more info.

In case you missed it, we've got tons of info on all of the above in the recent episode of the Gearbox DevCast; full details are here[borderlands.2k.com]. That's also where we shared a refreshed roadmap, namedropped the upcoming Bounty Pack 4: Murders & Acquisitions launching on July 30, and gave you all a look at Loveless the Hacker, will the newest Vault Hunter coming to Borderlands 4 as part of the paid DLC of Story Pack 2*** launching in early September.

*Bounty Packs 2/3/4/5 are post-launch DLCs that are included with the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. They are also available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Bounty Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

**Content requires unlocking via gameplay. Players must complete Borderlands 4’s main story campaign.

***Story Packs 1 and 2 are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Discovered by Express_Comedian7836 – The truth is out there, Vault Hunters!

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 卄AVㄖ匚:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3749317137https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3746489675https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3602465465https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3600939220

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:

artfullysinful[www.tumblr.com]

vperion[www.tumblr.com]

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

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285190/Borderlands_4/

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