Developers at Gearbox have rolled out a significant patch for Borderlands 4 on October 2, addressing some of the sharper criticisms from players since the game's launch just weeks ago. This update, delayed slightly from its planned Thursday release to allow for extra quality assurance testing, focuses heavily on balancing the Vault Hunters, with particular attention to the underperformer Amon. Indeed, the patch introduces over 60 buffs tailored to Amon's kit, aiming to make him less of a drag in co-op sessions and solo runs alike.
But it's not just Amon getting the love. All four Vault Hunters receive adjustments, from enhanced skill synergies to tweaks in weapon handling that should smooth out endgame progression. Key changes include boosted damage outputs for certain abilities and reduced cooldowns on crowd-control moves, which players have been clamoring for after early reports highlighted imbalances in PvE encounters. Moreover, the update tackles lingering stability issues on PC, where crashes during intense firefights had been frustrating more than a few sessions. However, some UI fixes—like the auto-sorting glitch in inventories and better firmware inspection in banks—are promised for future patches, leaving a bit of unfinished business on the table.
This comes on the heels of the September 25 update, which added a field-of-view slider for console players and general performance uplifts, but the October rollout feels like Gearbox's real response to community feedback. Loot drops from the Gilded Glory Pack have been refined further, ensuring rewards feel more rewarding without overwhelming the grind. Still, as Borderlands 4 pushes into its weekly activities on the planet Kairos, one can't help but wonder if these buffs will fully reignite the looter-shooter's chaotic charm or if deeper overhauls are needed down the line.
Weekly updates continue to roll in, hinting at more tweaks ahead—what might the next patch hold for the vault hunters' arsenal?