Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1 'Mad Ellie and the Abominable Vault' Released!
2K and Gearbox Software have released the first paid Story Pack for Borderlands 4, featuring new Vault Hunter 'C4SH' and a variety of new content. Alongside the release, a major update introduces shared character progression and increases the level cap to 60 for all players.
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2K and Gearbox Software have released the first Story Pack for Borderlands® 4, titled 'Mad Ellie and the Abominable Vault.' This paid DLC introduces a new Vault Hunter, 'C4SH,' as well as new areas, missions, activities, enemies, loot, and more.*
Concurrent with the release of Story Pack 1, a major update (currently in English; Japanese update scheduled for a later date) has been implemented for all players. This update enables shared progression across characters and raises the Vault Hunter level cap from 50 to 60. Players can now share map and activity progress, SDU tokens, hover-drives, and customization items with new Vault Hunters created within the same account, including C4SH.
In the Gearbox Main Theater Show (English) held at PAX East, the Borderlands 4 development team explained Story Pack 1, including details on C4SH and the new area, 'Whispering Glacier,' so be sure to check it out.
Uncover the Secrets of Whispering Glacier
An evil cosmic entity threatens Kairos, and madness drifts through the frozen winds. Join forces with Moxxi's daughter, the fearless and skilled mechanic Ellie, to destroy alien megaliths and challenge the cursed 'Abominable Vault.' Guided by the reappearing eccentric Mancubus Bloodtooth, players will adventure through the 'Whispering Glacier,' an icy landscape scattered with the wreckage of decaying spaceships and dark secrets.
Players who own Story Pack 1 can also start 'Mad Ellie and the Abominable Vault' directly with a new level 13 Vault Hunter that shares progression with other characters.
New Vault Hunter, the Rogue 'C4SH' Arrives
Players can now play as the first of two planned additional Vault Hunters for Borderlands 4: the Rogue, C4SH. C4SH is a casino bot who gained a new life after winning a high-stakes card game and acquiring a magical deck that grants mysterious powers.
Please read our dedicated article for details on C4SH's traits and action skills. C4SH can be used as a playable character in the main Borderlands 4 game and all DLC areas.*
Defeat Formidable Foes and Obtain Precious Loot
In Story Pack 1, various challenges await throughout the Whispering Glacier, including two major boss battles and 16 mini-boss battles. To reach the boss fights, you must defeat many powerful enemies, including the Dahl army that abandoned their post at Elpis to rampage across Kairos, Kraggons, and Scavs.
The rewards are worth the challenge. Story Pack 1 includes three new pearlescent gear items, 18 legendary gear items, and 31 new customization items, allowing you to create even more powerful Vault Hunter builds.
PC Performance Optimization
In the Borderlands 4 PC Performance DevCast (English), the optimization team introduces improvements to average frame rates and stability across various PC specs, so please watch it.
Continued Addition of Free and Paid Content
Following Story Pack 1, Borderlands 4 will continue to receive a wealth of free and paid content, including end-game content. Please check the 2026 roadmap for more details.
Borderlands 4 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). For the latest information on Borderlands 4, please visit https://2kgames.jp/borderlands4_jp/. Don't forget to follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
* 'Mad Ellie and the Abominable Vault' is the first of two post-launch Story Packs for Borderlands 4. This content is included in the Borderlands 4 Ultimate Deluxe Edition and the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and can also be purchased individually (requires the main game).
Concurrent with the release of Story Pack 1, a major update (currently in English; Japanese update scheduled for a later date) has been implemented for all players. This update enables shared progression across characters and raises the Vault Hunter level cap from 50 to 60. Players can now share map and activity progress, SDU tokens, hover-drives, and customization items with new Vault Hunters created within the same account, including C4SH.
In the Gearbox Main Theater Show (English) held at PAX East, the Borderlands 4 development team explained Story Pack 1, including details on C4SH and the new area, 'Whispering Glacier,' so be sure to check it out.
Uncover the Secrets of Whispering Glacier
An evil cosmic entity threatens Kairos, and madness drifts through the frozen winds. Join forces with Moxxi's daughter, the fearless and skilled mechanic Ellie, to destroy alien megaliths and challenge the cursed 'Abominable Vault.' Guided by the reappearing eccentric Mancubus Bloodtooth, players will adventure through the 'Whispering Glacier,' an icy landscape scattered with the wreckage of decaying spaceships and dark secrets.
Players who own Story Pack 1 can also start 'Mad Ellie and the Abominable Vault' directly with a new level 13 Vault Hunter that shares progression with other characters.
New Vault Hunter, the Rogue 'C4SH' Arrives
Players can now play as the first of two planned additional Vault Hunters for Borderlands 4: the Rogue, C4SH. C4SH is a casino bot who gained a new life after winning a high-stakes card game and acquiring a magical deck that grants mysterious powers.
Please read our dedicated article for details on C4SH's traits and action skills. C4SH can be used as a playable character in the main Borderlands 4 game and all DLC areas.*
Defeat Formidable Foes and Obtain Precious Loot
In Story Pack 1, various challenges await throughout the Whispering Glacier, including two major boss battles and 16 mini-boss battles. To reach the boss fights, you must defeat many powerful enemies, including the Dahl army that abandoned their post at Elpis to rampage across Kairos, Kraggons, and Scavs.
The rewards are worth the challenge. Story Pack 1 includes three new pearlescent gear items, 18 legendary gear items, and 31 new customization items, allowing you to create even more powerful Vault Hunter builds.
PC Performance Optimization
In the Borderlands 4 PC Performance DevCast (English), the optimization team introduces improvements to average frame rates and stability across various PC specs, so please watch it.
Continued Addition of Free and Paid Content
Following Story Pack 1, Borderlands 4 will continue to receive a wealth of free and paid content, including end-game content. Please check the 2026 roadmap for more details.
Borderlands 4 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). For the latest information on Borderlands 4, please visit https://2kgames.jp/borderlands4_jp/. Don't forget to follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
* 'Mad Ellie and the Abominable Vault' is the first of two post-launch Story Packs for Borderlands 4. This content is included in the Borderlands 4 Ultimate Deluxe Edition and the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and can also be purchased individually (requires the main game).