From the teams at Gearbox and 2K, we want to start by saying thanks to everyone playing Borderlands 4! We hope you've been having a blast shooting and looting your way around Kairos! While you and the rest of the Crimson Resistance take up the fight to topple the Timekeeper, we wanted to take this chance to clear up confusion we've seen around how to earn or unlock certain Vault Hunter Skins, ECHO-4 Drone Skins, and other in-game rewards.
Below you'll find a comprehensive recap of cosmetics and other items you can add to your collection right now, along with the methods for how to get each of them. Once you've earned any of these rewards, you'll be able to redeem them in Borderlands 4 via the Reward Center section of your Inventory screen, under Equipment. Cosmetics can be equipped whenever via the Customization tab.
Limited-time Twitch Drops*
Now through September 26, watching any Borderlands 4 livestream in the Borderlands 4 category on the official Borderlands 4 Twitch channel or Gearbox Twitch channel for 20 minutes earns you an ECHO-4 Drone Skin:
"Watch, Drop, and Roll" ECHO-4 Drone Skin
And to celebrate the momentous launch of Borderlands 4, you can earn two Legendary guns from September 11-30 as sweet new additions to your in-game loadout. For full details on these offers, head to the Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops page.
"Forsaken Chaos" Legendary Shotgun
"Midnight Defiance" Legendary Sniper Rifle
*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch Account linked to your SHiFT Account, and a SHiFT Account linked to the platform account you'll use to play Borderlands 4. Requires Borderlands 4 to redeem rewards. SHiFT Accounts are free. One redemption per SHiFT Account. Rewards will be delivered in-game once Borderlands 4 is launched and linked to the SHiFT Account used to claim the reward via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.
Break Free Pack (launch weekend reward)**
From September 12 to 14, we watched as Borderlands 4 players unleashed unbridled carnage on Kairos, monitoring how much collective Mayhem you all caused. And because Vault Hunters across every platform gathered their friends and blew our expectations sky-high, we served up a SHiFT code for the Break Free Pack as a reward. For the SHiFT code, plus a breakdown of the pack's contents and how players unlocked them, check out this article. Here are the three cosmetic items and one Legendary Shield included in the Break Free Pack:
"Break Free" Vault Hunter Skin usable by Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe
"Break Free" ECHO-4 Drone Skin
"Kn0x" ECHO-4 Drone Skin
"Firebreak" Legendary Ripper Shield, which scales to your Vault Hunter's level (with a minimum of Lvl 25) when you redeem it via the Reward Center section of your Inventory screen, under Equipment.
**Requires a copy of Borderlands 4, SHiFT Account, and Internet connection. Must redeem by December 31, 2030. One redemption per SHiFT account. Terms apply.
Borderlands Franchise Loyalty Reward***
We've been humbled to see players returning to loot and shoot in the Borderlands universe for over a decade, and we're thrilled to see so many of those longtime fans on Kairos! To show much we appreciate your loyalty and love for the franchise, we're now offering an ECHO-4 Drone Skin in Borderlands 4 to returning Vault Hunters:
"Paint the Town Crimson" ECHO-4 Drone Skin
To earn this reward for use in Borderlands 4, you'll need a free SHiFT Account. From there, simply sign into that account while playing Borderlands 4 after having logged into the same account in any of the following titles:
Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition
Borderlands 2
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Borderlands 3
If you've already played those games on any platform while logged in to the same SHiFT Account you're using in Borderlands 4, you should automatically have the ECHO-4 Drone Skin reward!
***Offer available until 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2030. Requires a verified SHiFT account (SHiFT accounts are free) and a copy of Borderlands 4 as well as a copy of Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, or Borderlands 3. In order to earn rewards, users must link the same verified SHiFT Account to Borderlands 4 and one of the aforementioned games. Rewards will be delivered in Borderlands 4 via the Reward Center section of your Inventory screen, under Equipment. One per SHiFT account. Terms apply.
"Hazard Pay" Weapon Skin****
To get the exclusive "Hazard Pay" Weapon Skin in Borderlands 4, you need to subscribe to receive newsletters and digital marketing using your SHiFT Account. Here are step-by-step instructions:
Subscribe to receive newsletters and digital marketing with a SHiFT Account. You can create a free SHiFT Account or log in here!
Log in on the SHiFT website, then link your preferred platform accounts under the "Gaming Platforms" tab.
Log in with your SHiFT Account in Borderlands 4 to receive your exclusive "Hazard Pay" Weapon Skin!
Whenever you receive a Borderlands email, check for extra rewards like Golden Keys granted via SHiFT codes, then follow the instructions within to redeem them for your SHiFT Account!
****Requires a copy of Borderlands 4. Offer ends at 11:59 PM PT on December 31, 2030. Users must agree to the Terms of Service and opt in to receive newsletters and digital marketing from 2K and Gearbox via a verified SHiFT Account, then log in to the verified SHiFT Account in the game to receive rewards. For SHiFT code email rewards, offer end dates will be specified in the accompanying email. In-game loot granted by Golden Keys is randomized. Please allow for up to a week to receive your in-game rewards. One redemption per SHiFT account. Void where prohibited. Terms apply. Must be 18 or older to be eligible.
Gilded Glory Pack (pre-purchase bonus)
The Gilded Glory Pack was granted to everyone who pre-purchased Borderlands 4 ahead of launch. If you missed the boat to get the Gilded Glory Pack, it'll be available as a standalone purchase at a later date. It contains four cosmetic items for your collection:
"Get a Grip" Vault Hunter Head usable by Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe
"Lust for Luster" Vault Hunter Skin usable by Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe
"Broken Order" Weapon Skin
"Lust for Luster" ECHO-4 Drone Skin
Along with the cosmetic items listed above, the Gilded Glory Pack also gives you four pieces of Legendary gear that will help your Vault Hunter on their climb to the level cap. Here's a quick overview of what to expect from these killer additions to your arsenal:
"Matador's Match" Lvl 1 Legendary Maliwan SMG: Fires off spiraling projectiles to create a cone of death
"Transmitter" Lvl 30 Legendary Ripper Grenade: Teleports through nearby enemies multiple times, dishing out damage with every bloody bounce
"Sidewinder" Lvl 30 Legendary Torgue Ordnance: Unleash a volley of high-speed rockets that ricochet in this beautiful union of Torgue and Jakobs tech
"First Impression" Lvl 50 Legendary Daedalus Assault Rifle: Land guaranteed critical hits on enemies at full HP, with the chance to crit decreasing proportionally to their dwindling health
Ornate Order Pack (included in Super Deluxe Edition)
The Ornate Order Pack cosmetics are paid content included in the Vault Hunter Pack, which is also part of Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. It includes a total of 12 premium cosmetics, with each Vault Hunter getting three unique cosmetics:
"The Agent" Vault Hunter Head, Body, and Skin usable by Vex
"The Runner" Vault Hunter Head, Body, and Skin usable by Rafa
"The Fixer" Vault Hunter Head, Body, and Skin usable by Harlowe
"The Director" Vault Hunter Head, Body, and Skin usable by Amon
"Firehawk's Fury" Weapon Skin (included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe Edition)
This fiery Weapon Skin is a premium cosmetic included with Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition!
Once you've claimed any or all of the above rewards, we can't wait to see how much more destruction you rain on Kairos in the days, weeks, and months to come. If you've only just crash-landed onto this dangerous new planet, be sure to look over our spoiler-free list of Borderlands 4 Quick Tips. Or if you've already looking ahead to what comes after the main campaign, you can learn more about Borderlands 4's rich endgame content and post-launch roadmap!