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Summoner/Necromancer

Vex channels devastating Siren energy to rip through the battlefield with psychic precision and supernatural force. Life’s been brutal, and it shows - her sarcasm cuts as sharply as her powers. But beneath her hardened shell lies a fierce desire to protect the vulnerable, even if it means burning everything else down. With three skill trees focused on area control, elemental combos, and enemy debuffs, Vex is the perfect pick for players who want to crush enemies while controlling the flow of combat with sheer Siren force.

SKILLS

Dead Ringer
Incarnate
Phase Phamiliar

Agile Soldier

Engineered for survival, Rafa is a walking war machine. Outfitted with a modular exo-suit, he thrives in the thick of the fight, dishing out punishment and taking hits like a tank. His military past haunts him, but he's focused on one thing: making every moment count before his body gives out. Rafa’s Action Skills include devastating frontal assaults, shield-based crowd control, and deployable tech, making him a powerhouse for players who want to push the frontline and stay standing no matter what.

SKILLS

Arc-Knives
Peacebreaker Cannons
APOPHIS Lance

Science Tech

Brilliant, bouncy, and ready to brawl - Harlowe brings mad science to the mayhem. A former Maliwan combat engineer, she blends cutting-edge tech with pure enthusiasm, using gravity-manipulating gadgets and prototype drones to mess with enemies in wildly creative ways. Her Action Skills focus on battlefield manipulation, gadget synergy, and elemental utility, making her ideal for players who love building clever combos and staying one step ahead of the chaos.

SKILLS

Zero-Point
Chroma Accelorator
Flux Generator

Tank

A survivor of betrayal and destruction, Amon now lives to hunt the monsters that haunt the Vaults. His stoic presence and poetic soul mask the fury of a relentless warrior. With melee-focused Action Skills, molten area attacks, and aura-based buffs, Amon wades into danger like it’s his calling. His build paths let players lean into tanky survivability, burn-heavy aggression, or support-based synergy, making him a deadly and versatile force for those who fight with purpose.

SKILLS

Scourge
Incrucible
Onslaughter

Explore KAIROS
A World on the Brink

Kairos is no longer hidden - it's broken wide open. Explore four massive, war-torn regions as you battle the Timekeeper’s forces and rally a planet on the edge of revolt. From the frozen peaks of Terminus Range to the scorched wastelands of Carcadia Burn, every zone is packed with world bosses, hidden loot, and explosive encounters. Ride your Digirunner, scout with your Echo-4 drone, and reclaim Points of Interest to fuel the Crimson Resistance. Kairos is yours to take back!

Fadefields

Rolling hills, rising rebellion.

Once a fertile landscape, the Fadefields are now a war-torn sprawl of ruined farmland and crumbling settlements under the watchful eye of Idolator Sol, the Timekeeper’s monstrous enforcer. Expect close-quarters combat, long sightlines across broken plains, and resistance cells hiding among overgrown ruins. With open terrain ideal for Digirunner traversal and world bosses known to roam, the Fadefields are where revolution first takes root—and where it’s most fiercely contested.

Terminus Range

Frozen peaks. Deadly silence.

These towering, snow-covered mountains are home to ancient mines, buried vault tech, and the secretive Auger faction, led by Defiant Calder. The air is thin, the routes are treacherous, and the region is controlled by Vile Lictor, a sadistic enforcer who thrives in isolation. Vertical combat, narrow cliffside skirmishes, and long-forgotten tech await those willing to brave the chill—and the snipers.

Carcadia Burn

Ash, wreckage, and rebellion.

The shattered lands of Carcadia Burn were ground zero when the rogue moon Elpis appeared in orbit, fracturing the region and unleashing waves of chaos. Callis, the Ripper Queen, rules here with blood-soaked flair, rejecting the Timekeeper’s control and enforcing her own brutal order. Expect molten chasms, environmental hazards, volatile fauna, and high-risk, high-reward exploration zones littered with rare loot and volatile enemies.

Dominion

Steel walls. Synthetic control.

A towering shrine to the Timekeeper’s rule, Dominion City looms over Kairos. Its gleaming promenades masking the desperation below. Behind the walls, citizens rot in stacked slums, praying for escape or divine favor. Patrolled by tireless enforcers and all-seeing surveillance, Dominion is a gilded cage, one hiding black-market tech, buried secrets, and a growing resistance itching to break the chains.

Dominion

Steel walls. Synthetic control.

A towering shrine to the Timekeeper’s rule, Dominion City looms over Kairos. Its gleaming promenades masking the desperation below. Behind the walls, citizens rot in stacked slums, praying for escape or divine favor. Patrolled by tireless enforcers and all-seeing surveillance, Dominion is a gilded cage, one hiding black-market tech, buried secrets, and a growing resistance itching to break the chains.

Carcadia Burn

Ash, wreckage, and rebellion.

The shattered lands of Carcadia Burn were ground zero when the rogue moon Elpis appeared in orbit, fracturing the region and unleashing waves of chaos. Callis, the Ripper Queen, rules here with blood-soaked flair, rejecting the Timekeeper’s control and enforcing her own brutal order. Expect molten chasms, environmental hazards, volatile fauna, and high-risk, high-reward exploration zones littered with rare loot and volatile enemies.

Fadefields

Rolling hills, rising rebellion.

Once a fertile landscape, the Fadefields are now a war-torn sprawl of ruined farmland and crumbling settlements under the watchful eye of Idolator Sol, the Timekeeper’s monstrous enforcer. Expect close-quarters combat, long sightlines across broken plains, and resistance cells hiding among overgrown ruins. With open terrain ideal for Digirunner traversal and world bosses known to roam, the Fadefields are where revolution first takes root—and where it’s most fiercely contested.

Terminus Range

Frozen peaks. Deadly silence.

These towering, snow-covered mountains are home to ancient mines, buried vault tech, and the secretive Auger faction, led by Defiant Calder. The air is thin, the routes are treacherous, and the region is controlled by Vile Lictor, a sadistic enforcer who thrives in isolation. Vertical combat, narrow cliffside skirmishes, and long-forgotten tech await those willing to brave the chill—and the snipers.

Gearing Up for the Fight

Lots of Guns. Even more loadouts.

The arsenal in Borderlands 4 is more wild, customizable, and chaotic than ever. With the new Licensed Parts system, you’ll find weapons built from multiple manufacturers, resulting in unpredictable combinations and powerful synergies. Whether you prefer high-tech lasers, sticky explosives, or full-auto overkill, there’s a perfect gun (or twenty) waiting for you on Kairos.

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Squad Up

Anytime, Anywhere

No matter the platform, the party never stops.

Borderlands 4 brings the chaos to your entire crew with seamless crossplay, flexible co-op options, and smarter scaling systems that make teaming up easier and way more fun. Whether you’re playing online or on the couch, solo or in a four-player frenzy, Kairos is built for shared mayhem.

Lots of Guns. Even more loadouts.

Play with friends across all platforms. Just link a SHiFT account and get blasting.

Up to 4-Player Online Co-Op

Drop in or drop out at anytime. A revamped lobby system lets friends join mid-mission without interrupting progress or cutscenes.

2-Player Couch Co-Op

Play side-by-side in splitscreen on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Great for local chaos, now optimized for next-gen hardware with dynamic UI and improved performance

Instanced Loot &
Dynamic Level Scaling

Everyone gets their own drops, tuned to their level and build, no more stealing loot or dragging lowbies.

Characters of Kairos:
Friends, Foes, and Absolute Freakshows

From tyrants to talking robots, these are the faces that shape your fight.

In Borderlands 4, the planet of Kairos is overflowing with unforgettable personalities—some fighting for freedom, others hellbent on control. Whether they're allies rallying behind your cause or villains standing in your way, every character brings their own chaos to the revolution. Meet the twisted tyrants enforcing the Timekeeper’s rule, and the fearless fighters who might just help you burn it all down.

The TimeKeeper

A disturbingly calm dictator obsessed with perfect Order. Controls Kairos through cybernetic implants and synthetic enforcers. Always watching. Always in control.

Callis, the Ripper Queen

Rules over Carcadia Burn with fire and fury. Rejects the Timekeeper’s mind control and replaces it with her own brutal doctrine. Violent. Charismatic. Unstable.

Idolator Sol

A hulking enforcer loyal to the Timekeeper, spreading fear across the Fadefields. Believes in strength, order, and stomping out resistance with brute force.

Vile Lictor

The sadistic overseer of the Terminus Range. Cold, calculating, and quietly terrifying. Commands with fear and a sniper’s precision.

The TimeKeeper

A disturbingly calm dictator obsessed with perfect Order. Controls Kairos through cybernetic implants and synthetic enforcers. Always watching. Always in control.

Callis, the Ripper Queen

Rules over Carcadia Burn with fire and fury. Rejects the Timekeeper’s mind control and replaces it with her own brutal doctrine. Violent. Charismatic. Unstable.

Idolator Sol

A hulking enforcer loyal to the Timekeeper, spreading fear across the Fadefields. Believes in strength, order, and stomping out resistance with brute force.

Vile Lictor

The sadistic overseer of the Terminus Range. Cold, calculating, and quietly terrifying. Commands with fear and a sniper’s precision.

The Outbounders

Once travelers from beyond Kairos, the Outbounders crash-landed and found themselves trapped on a prison planet teetering on the edge of collapse. Led by Rush, they’ve survived by scavenging, scheming, and striking back wherever possible.

The Augers

Deep in the peaks of the Terminus Range, the Augers mine the planet's hidden veins and defend its ancient secrets. They’ve lived on Kairos for generations and see it not as a prison, but a home worth fighting for. Their leader, Defiant Calder, is fiery, fearless, and unwilling to bow to anyone.

The Electi

Once the elite of Dominion City, the Electi were cast out when the rogue moon Elpis shattered the planet’s veil. Forced to survive in the wastes near Carcadia Burn and under the leadership of the hardened strategist Levaine, the Electi are done waiting for change—they’re ready to fight for it.

The Outbounders

Once travelers from beyond Kairos, the Outbounders crash-landed and found themselves trapped on a prison planet teetering on the edge of collapse. Led by Rush, they’ve survived by scavenging, scheming, and striking back wherever possible.

The Augers

Deep in the peaks of the Terminus Range, the Augers mine the planet's hidden veins and defend its ancient secrets. They’ve lived on Kairos for generations and see it not as a prison, but a home worth fighting for. Their leader, Defiant Calder, is fiery, fearless, and unwilling to bow to anyone.

The Electi

Once the elite of Dominion City, the Electi were cast out when the rogue moon Elpis shattered the planet’s veil. Forced to survive in the wastes near Carcadia Burn and under the leadership of the hardened strategist Levaine, the Electi are done waiting for change—they’re ready to fight for it.

Inside the Vault: IGN Coverage

Your front-row seat to the mayhem.