Borderlands 4 Gets First Story Expansion and Free Patch

Gearbox Software released a significant update for Borderlands 4 on March 26, introducing the game's first story expansion, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, alongside free enhancements for all players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The patch, version 1.5, arrives more than six months after the looter-shooter's launch on September 12, 2025, aiming to bolster the title's post-launch support amid earlier criticisms of performance issues.

The premium story pack transports players to the Whispering Glacier, a new frozen zone on the planet Kairos plagued by a malicious cosmic entity and whispers of madness. Centered on Ellie, the resourceful mechanic and daughter of Moxxi, the expansion features a narrative quest to destroy an alien monolith and breach the accursed Vault of the Damned. Players encounter returning characters such as Crazy Earl, Mancubus Bloodtooth, and Pickle, alongside fresh enemies including the DAHL Legion, Kraggons, and Scavs. The content includes multiple story missions, side quests, dynamic events, hidden collectibles, two major boss encounters, and 16 miniboss fights. New cosmetics accompany the release, such as Vault Hunter heads and...