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Borderlands 4 Gets Photo Mode in Major Update as Gearbox Unveils 2026 Roadmap

The studio details a 2026 slate that mixes free updates with paid add-ons, highlighting a March story pack plus later raid content.

Overview

  • The free Photo Mode update is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, usable during gameplay only and unavailable in cutscenes or console split-screen.
  • Gearbox reworked Harlowe’s Zero-Point action skill by baking the Inertia chain effect into the base ability and further boosted dedicated loot drops by Ultimate Vault Hunter tier.
  • The patch includes quality-of-life tweaks such as a new option to disable mouse smoothing, alongside balance changes and bug fixes.
  • The 2026 roadmap lists Bounty Pack 2 in February as the first paid drop and introduces Pearlescent-tier gear accessible to all players, followed by Story Pack 1 in March that adds a new region and the new Vault Hunter C4SH.
  • Q2 plans feature a free raid boss and a Takedown endgame mission, with additional future goals like cross-progression and a higher level cap; the update’s file size is not disclosed and the Switch 2 version remains undated.