Borderlands 4: Minor Update Notes - March 5, 2026

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Please restart your game to ensure that the update goes through and to prevent connection errors in matchmaking.

If you're encountering any issues, we have an Issue Tracker for known issues, our PC Troubleshooting Guide, or the Tech Tinkering Tips section of this very help center! Just in case you need more help, you can also contact our Support Teams directly.


Change Notes:

  • Updated the Pearlescent Eigenburst to drop at its intended rate
  • The scaling on Pearlescent drops in Ultimate Vault Hunter levels has been adjusted
    • Dev Note: We have adjusted how often Pearlescent gear appears at higher Ultimate Vault Hunter levels to meet our goals for this top-tier rarity. The starting drop chance remains the same, but the way it scales as you level up has been tuned.
  • Standardized dedicated loot reward chances across all bosses in the base game, Bounty Packs, and Invincible encounters
    • Dev Note: With a new rarity now appearing in the wild, we’ve updated how bosses drop their loot to make things simpler. Bosses in the base game (including Invincibles) and all Bounty Packs now use the same drop rate for their dedicated items. This change does not impact Phosophene drop rates. We are happy to bring this update to your loot hunt! 
  • Reduced the health of all Ordonite enemies’ spawned Clones by 25%. The final boss has been unchanged
  • Ordonite Cannisters now have more weight to them to create a softer flight and landing. We have also added extra glow to make them easier to see

Weekly Activities: 

  • Weekly Big Encore Boss has switched to a tougher variant of a different existing boss with an even more rewarding loot pool for those that take it on. 

    • Vile Prototype

  • The Weekly Wildcard Mission has changed. These missions feature a guaranteed Legendary drop that you can repeatedly earn to get your ideal roll.

    • Mission: Primordial Vault: Terminus Range (Cold Hearted, Shielded, Invisible)

    • Legendary Gear Reward: Finnity XXX-L Vladof Sniper Rifle

  • Maurice's Black Market Vending Machine has moved to another location and changed its offerings. Remember, while the location is the same, your vending machine items are different from other players, so ask around to see if someone has the item you're looking for!