Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the Gearbox DevCast—your front-row seat to what’s next, direct from the developers making the games you love.
This week, hosts Andrew Reiner and April Johnson are joined by Senior Game Designer Kyle Smyers for a deep dive into Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions, releasing July 30.
Inside this episode:
🔸 Borderlands Dead ECHOs: The first episode is LIVE NOW! Listen on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIrx8C5BtV3AO4l3K_EiQlJzac5vWVko
🔸 Exploring the Toxic Scowl in Bounty Pack 4: Building the environment, micro-factions (hello, Salt Lickers!), and Levain's story.
🔸 Bounty Pack 4 Enemies and Boss Mechanics: How your decisions impact the final fight in Murders & Acquisitions, and implementing puzzle mechanics.
🔸 Community Questions: Answering your questions on map types, manufacturer lore, and rewards!
🔸 WORLD PREMIERE: A first look at Story Pack 2 launching September 10, featuring FL4K and Mr. Chew!
Learn More Here: borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/news/bounty-pack-4-story-pack-2-news
Coming up in the next episode ➡️ Borderlands 4: Bounty Pack 5 and Story Pack 2!
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome & Borderlands: Dead ECHOs Update
2:04 - Meet Guest Kyle Smyers (Senior Game Designer)
3:10 - TRAILER: Bounty Pack 4 - Murders & Acquisitions
4:19 - Welcome to the Toxic Scowl
5:03 - Faction Progression: Learning More About Levaine
5:33 - Branching Dialogue, Choice & Replayability
6:48 - Meet the enemies in Murders & Acquisitions
7:45 - Boss Design "Why": Moving Beyond Bullet Sponges & Timers
10:24 - Combat Integration: Snipers, Bridges & Level Collaboration
13:42 - How to Access Bounty Pack 4 & Dedicated Loot Drops
16:08 - Community Q&A: Environments, OSTs & Manufacturer Lore
18:42 - WORLD PREMIERE: Story Pack 2 Reveal & FL4KReturn
LISTEN TO DEAD ECHOS: Catch Borderlands: Dead ECHOs on Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, or right here on YouTube!
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Got questions for future episodes? Drop a comment below or join us on the official Borderlands Discord! Subscribe and join the conversation with #GearboxDevCast.
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*Bounty Packs 2/3/4/5 are post-launch DLCs that are included with the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. They are also available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Bounty Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.
**Content requires unlocking via gameplay. Players must complete Borderlands 4’s main story campaign.
***Story Packs 1 and 2 are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.
Welcome to the Gearbox DevCast—your front-row seat to what’s next, direct from the developers making the games you love.
This week, hosts Andrew Reiner and April Johnson are joined by Senior Game Designer Kyle Smyers for a deep dive into Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions, releasing July 30.
Inside this episode:
🔸 Borderlands Dead ECHOs: The first episode is LIVE NOW! Listen on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrIrx8C5BtV3AO4l3K_EiQlJzac5vWVko
🔸 Exploring the Toxic Scowl in Bounty Pack 4: Building the environment, micro-factions (hello, Salt Lickers!), and Levain's story.
🔸 Bounty Pack 4 Enemies and Boss Mechanics: How your decisions impact the final fight in Murders & Acquisitions, and implementing puzzle mechanics.
🔸 Community Questions: Answering your questions on map types, manufacturer lore, and rewards!
🔸 WORLD PREMIERE: A first look at Story Pack 2 launching September 10, featuring FL4K and Mr. Chew!
Learn More Here: borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/news/bounty-pack-4-story-pack-2-news
Coming up in the next episode ➡️ Borderlands 4: Bounty Pack 5 and Story Pack 2!
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome & Borderlands: Dead ECHOs Update
2:04 - Meet Guest Kyle Smyers (Senior Game Designer)
3:10 - TRAILER: Bounty Pack 4 - Murders & Acquisitions
4:19 - Welcome to the Toxic Scowl
5:03 - Faction Progression: Learning More About Levaine
5:33 - Branching Dialogue, Choice & Replayability
6:48 - Meet the enemies in Murders & Acquisitions
7:45 - Boss Design "Why": Moving Beyond Bullet Sponges & Timers
10:24 - Combat Integration: Snipers, Bridges & Level Collaboration
13:42 - How to Access Bounty Pack 4 & Dedicated Loot Drops
16:08 - Community Q&A: Environments, OSTs & Manufacturer Lore
18:42 - WORLD PREMIERE: Story Pack 2 Reveal & FL4KReturn
LISTEN TO DEAD ECHOS: Catch Borderlands: Dead ECHOs on Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, or right here on YouTube!
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Got questions for future episodes? Drop a comment below or join us on the official Borderlands Discord! Subscribe and join the conversation with #GearboxDevCast.
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FOLLOW GEARBOX
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FOLLOW BORDERLANDS
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tiktok.com/@borderlands
twitter.com/Borderlands
threads.com/@borderlands
https://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.com
facebook.com/borderlandsgame
instagram.com/borderlands
*Bounty Packs 2/3/4/5 are post-launch DLCs that are included with the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. They are also available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Bounty Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.
**Content requires unlocking via gameplay. Players must complete Borderlands 4’s main story campaign.
***Story Packs 1 and 2 are paid post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.
