What is Borderlands 4? It is a co-op looter shooter from Gearbox Software, published by 2K, released in September 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. You pick a Vault Hunter, finish the campaign on Kairos, then push Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode and raid bosses for better loot. As of October 2026, the level cap is 70.
What is Borderlands 4?
| Fact | Details (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Developer and publisher | Gearbox Software, published by 2K |
| Release | September 12, 2025 |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Price model | Paid game; optional paid story packs and bounty packs |
| Genre | Co-op first-person looter shooter |
| Latest update | Version 1.10, September 10, 2026 (level cap 70, Story Pack 2, Loveless) |
Borderlands 4 is the latest main game in a series known for huge numbers of randomly rolled guns, bold cel-shaded art and loud humor. It is set on the planet Kairos, where you fight the Timekeeper and his forces. You can play solo or in online co-op with up to four players.
Version 1.10 added Story Pack 2, FL4K and the Last Resort, a new Vault Hunter called Loveless and Bounty Pack 5. Gearbox has said the new level 70 cap is the last raise.
What is the objective in Borderlands 4?
The story goal is to finish the campaign. The long-term goal is to build a Vault Hunter strong enough for the hardest content, which means chasing Legendary guns and gear, tuning your skill trees and pushing higher Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode tiers.
You choose a Vault Hunter at the start. The four launch Vault Hunters are Vex, Rafa, Amon and Harlowe, and Loveless joined in September 2026. Each has three skill trees and different action skills, so the same gun can feel very different in each pair of hands.
How do you win in Borderlands 4?
Each kind of content has a clear goal. These are the main ones as of October 2026:
| Mode | Players | How you win |
|---|---|---|
| Main campaign | Solo or co-op up to 4 | Finish the story missions; this opens UVHM and raid bosses |
| Story packs | Solo or co-op | Finish the extra story, such as FL4K and the Last Resort |
| UVHM tiers | Solo or co-op | Clear each tier's challenge to open the next, up to UVHM 7 |
| Raid bosses | Solo or co-op | Beat Bloomreaper or Subjugator and Thol; faster clears earn better chests |
| Weekly Wildcard Missions | Solo or co-op | Clear the rotating mission for its rewards |
| Bounty packs | Solo or co-op | Clear the pack's missions and bosses |
Raid boss chests are ranked Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum by clear time and difficulty, so a stronger build earns better rewards from the same fight.
How do levels and Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode work?
- Level cap 70: Version 1.10 raised the cap by 10 for every player, with or without DLC. Each new level gives a skill point.
- UVHM: Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode opens after the campaign. Each tier makes enemies and loot stronger.
- UVHM 7: the top tier, which opens after you beat the Subjugator and Thol raid mission on UVHM 6.
- Gear: rarity runs from common up to Legendary and Pearlescent, and each drop rolls its own parts and stats.
For more on the latest update and the raid bosses, read our Borderlands 4 level 70 and raid boss guide.
What are the best tips for new Borderlands 4 players?
- Play the campaign with the Vault Hunter whose action skill you enjoy most.
- Swap guns often while leveling; a higher-level blue often beats an old Legendary.
- Spend skill points in one tree at first to reach strong late skills sooner.
- Play co-op with friends; loot is instanced, so nobody steals your drops.
- Finish the campaign before you worry about UVHM or raid bosses.
- Avoid modded or save-edited gear from strangers; it can break your save.
If you want help with builds or a raid boss, Borderlands 4 coaching goes through it live. Every service is on our Borderlands 4 boosting page.
What does Borderlands 4 help cost?
Boosting Games sells fixed-price Borderlands 4 services. Prices below are the starting prices at the time of writing (October 2026), and the exact price for your option shows before checkout. Every service is listed on the Borderlands 4 services collection.
| Service | What you get | How you play | Price | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderlands 4 Power Leveling | We level your Vault Hunter to the range you pick through missions and boss kills. | Piloted | From $12 | 1–3 days |
| Borderlands 4 Campaign & Story Pack Completion | We finish the main campaign or the story pack you pick. | Piloted | From $15 | 1–4 days |
| Borderlands 4 UVHM Progression | We clear the challenges that open each Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode tier, up to UVHM 7. | Piloted | From $19 | 1–4 days |
| Borderlands 4 Raid Boss Carry | We beat the raid boss you pick in co-op with you or on your account. | Self-play or piloted | From $8 | Same day |
| Borderlands 4 Coaching | Live coaching on builds, skill trees, firmware, UVHM pushing and raid boss mechanics. | Coaching | From $19 | Same day–2 days |
Honest risk note: 2K's Borderlands support pages say account sharing, buying accounts or allowing third-party access is against the Code of Conduct. Co-op self-play carries keep your login private. Self-play and coaching keep your login with you and carry less risk than piloted orders. Read our account safety notice before you order. We never sell weapons, Legendaries, Pearlescents, class mods, firmware, save edits, modded gear, accounts or cheats.
Get help with Borderlands 4
Pick a service and option, see the exact price before you pay, and follow every session on your private order page.
See Borderlands 4 servicesAsk Boost Up AIRelated reading: Borderlands 4 Guide 2026: Level 70, UVHM 7 and Raid Bosses, and our general guide to whether boosting is bannable.
How does a Borderlands 4 order work?
Every order follows the same steps, laid out in full on our how it works page:
- Pick your service. Choose the option on the product page or ask Boost Up AI which one fits your goal.
- Pay at checkout. The price is fixed and shown before you pay. You never type a game password at checkout.
- Add details on your order page. Self-play orders just agree a time in the order chat. Piloted orders add the login on the private order page, where it is encrypted.
- Follow every session. A booster approved for this game posts screenshots and updates after each session.
- Finished and locked. The job locks when it is done, the booster loses access, and any saved login is deleted within 72 hours.
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Borderlands 4 FAQ
Is Borderlands 4 free to play?
No. Borderlands 4 is a paid game on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Extra story packs and bounty packs are paid add-ons, often bundled in higher editions. The level cap raise to 70 in Version 1.10 was free for every player, whether or not they own any DLC, and co-op is included in the base game.
What is the Borderlands 4 level cap?
Version 1.10 on September 10, 2026 raised the cap by 10 to level 70 for all players, whether or not they own DLC. Each new level gives a skill point, so level 70 opens more of your skill trees. Gearbox has said this is the final level cap raise for the game.
How many players can play Borderlands 4 together?
Up to four players can play together in online co-op. Loot is instanced by default, so every player gets their own drops and nobody can take yours. You can join friends at any point in the story, and the game scales enemies to keep fights fair for each player in the group.
What is UVHM in Borderlands 4?
UVHM stands for Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode. It opens after you finish the main campaign and adds tiers of higher difficulty with better loot. Version 1.7 added UVHM 7, which unlocks after you beat the Subjugator and Thol raid mission on UVHM 6. Gear and enemies scale up with each tier.
Which Vault Hunter is best for beginners?
Every Vault Hunter can finish the campaign, so pick the one whose action skill you enjoy. Many new players find a Vault Hunter with pets or summons forgiving, because the summons draw enemy fire. Read each action skill before you start, and remember you can make a second character later.
Can I play with your team instead of sharing my account?
Yes. Raid bosses, boss farming and weekly missions work as co-op self-play. You join our game on your own account and only share your username. Leveling, campaign and UVHM orders are faster piloted, which means sharing a login. 2K's support pages say account sharing is against the Code of Conduct, so self-play is the safer choice.
Sources: 2K: Story Pack 2 and Bounty Pack 5, MP1st: Version 1.10 patch notes, 2K support: Version 1.7 notes, 2K support: account rules.