Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This episode of the DevCast comes with big reveals for Borderlands 4’s next update dropping on September 10! Our hosts Andrew Reiner and April Johnson are joined by Associate Art Directors Max Davenport and Chris Neeley to dive into Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows and Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort.
NEW TRAILERS:
Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows Reveal Trailer: youtu.be/JClOBSrg6Ic
Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort Reveal Trailer: youtu.be/xKD0qJ59lv0
The team breaks down visual design, environmental mechanics, talks about our favorite returning characters, and more:
► Bounty Pack 5: Amara in the Vile Shadows: Team up with Amara return to Elpis and the Phase dimension and confront a new boss, Vile Grasp, and two new mini-bosses.
► Story Pack 2: FL4K in The Last Resort: Fight alongside FL4K to save Mr. Chew as you hunt down Tediore forces invading the sprawling, dangerous tropical island of Providence!
Learn More Here: borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/news/story-pack-2-bounty-pack-5-gearbox-devcast
Coming up in the next episode ➡️ Borderlands 4: Loveless Deep Dive (September 3rd)
Chapters:
0:00 - Introductions
01:31 - Borderlands: Dead Echoes Update
02:12 - Guest Introductions: Associate Art Directors Max Davenport & Chris Nealey
05:05 - Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows Reveal & Story Details
10:13 - Amara Gameplay, Vile Experiments, & Space-Themed Cosmetics
12:45 - Story Pack 2: FL4K and The Last Resort Trailer & Environment Design
18:26 - The Tediore Invasion & Megastructure Architecture
22:12 - Redesigning FL4K as an NPC Companion
27:55 - New Mobility Features: Ziplines & Active Volcano Hazards
29:43 - New Gear, Legendary Drops, & Pearlescents
30:45 - Community Q&A
Catch up on Borderlands DeadECHOS: Catch Borderlands: DeadECHOs 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.
This episode of the DevCast comes with big reveals for Borderlands 4’s next update dropping on September 10! Our hosts Andrew Reiner and April Johnson are joined by Associate Art Directors Max Davenport and Chris Neeley to dive into Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows and Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort.
NEW TRAILERS:
Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows Reveal Trailer: youtu.be/JClOBSrg6Ic
Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort Reveal Trailer: youtu.be/xKD0qJ59lv0
The team breaks down visual design, environmental mechanics, talks about our favorite returning characters, and more:
► Bounty Pack 5: Amara in the Vile Shadows: Team up with Amara return to Elpis and the Phase dimension and confront a new boss, Vile Grasp, and two new mini-bosses.
► Story Pack 2: FL4K in The Last Resort: Fight alongside FL4K to save Mr. Chew as you hunt down Tediore forces invading the sprawling, dangerous tropical island of Providence!
Learn More Here: borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/news/story-pack-2-bounty-pack-5-gearbox-devcast
Coming up in the next episode ➡️ Borderlands 4: Loveless Deep Dive (September 3rd)
Chapters:
0:00 - Introductions
01:31 - Borderlands: Dead Echoes Update
02:12 - Guest Introductions: Associate Art Directors Max Davenport & Chris Nealey
05:05 - Bounty Pack 5: Amara and the Vile Shadows Reveal & Story Details
10:13 - Amara Gameplay, Vile Experiments, & Space-Themed Cosmetics
12:45 - Story Pack 2: FL4K and The Last Resort Trailer & Environment Design
18:26 - The Tediore Invasion & Megastructure Architecture
22:12 - Redesigning FL4K as an NPC Companion
27:55 - New Mobility Features: Ziplines & Active Volcano Hazards
29:43 - New Gear, Legendary Drops, & Pearlescents
30:45 - Community Q&A
Catch up on Borderlands DeadECHOS: Catch Borderlands: DeadECHOs 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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facebook.com/gearboxofficial
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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.
