Concerns about Borderlands 4's lack of substantial activities for customized builds at game launch, despite the time invested in their creation.

Potential standout characters in the series may encounter disappointments in the later stages.

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2025 September 15 . 10:02 AM

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Concerns over lack of satisfying endgame content for built characters upon Borderlands 4's initial... — Concerns over lack of satisfying endgame content for built characters upon Borderlands 4's initial release persist, despite hours spent on preparations.

Concerns about Borderlands 4's lack of substantial activities for customized builds at game launch, despite the time invested in their creation.

Borderlands 4, the highly anticipated sequel in the popular looter-shooter series, is set to launch on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The Nintendo Switch 2 release will follow on October 3, 2025.

Developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games, Borderlands 4 promises an action-packed experience with its engaging campaign. However, what sets it apart is its endgame content, which is the focus of this article.

Rory Norris, a freelancer and guides editor, has spent significant time delving into the endgame of Borderlands 4. With over a thousand hours clocked in The Elder Scrolls Online and extensive experience in live service games, Norris offers valuable insights.

Graeme Timmins, the creative director of Borderlands 4, revealed that farming dedicated loot pools for all bosses is the primary way to farm gear in the endgame. This strategy is expected to be the backbone of the game's loot system.

The endgame content in Borderlands 4 primarily consists of replaying campaign missions and repeating bosses in Wildcard Missions and Moxxi's Big Encore. These activities offer a fresh challenge as players progress through each of the five Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (UVHM) difficulty levels.

Wildcard Missions are unique capstone challenges that players need to complete to progress through each UVHM level. These missions provide a sense of progression and offer a new layer of challenge.

In addition to these, weekly rotations and a free event in October are also part of the endgame content for Borderlands 4. These events will keep the game fresh and exciting, offering players a reason to return regularly.

Occasional free events and DLC will add more content to Borderlands 4's endgame, ensuring that the game remains engaging for a long time. In fact, the endgame content in Borderlands 4 will be expanded over time.

One exciting addition to the loot system is the return of Pearlescent rarity. This rare loot will be introduced in Bounty Pack 2, scheduled for release in Q1 2026.

However, it's worth noting that there are no new endgame activities exclusive to the endgame in Borderlands 4. This includes the absence of Proving Grounds and Circles of Slaughter from Borderlands 3.

Despite the absence of new activities, Borderlands 4 does offer a first Invincible boss, which will be introduced a few months after the launch of the game, for free. This boss is sure to provide a challenging and exciting experience for players.

Rory Norris, in his spare time, can often be found lost in a cave with a bunch of dwarves shouting "rock and stone" to no end. His avid interest in video creation and environmental design analysis, combined with his expertise in games like Destiny 2 and Call of Duty, has allowed him to put his gaming experience to good use as a freelancer and guides editor.

In conclusion, while the endgame activities in Borderlands 4 may feel like a step back compared to those in Borderlands 3, the game offers a challenging and engaging experience with its loot system, Wildcard Missions, and occasional events. With its release just around the corner, players are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to dive back into the world of Pandora.