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Gearbox Unveils C4SH for Borderlands 4, First Paid DLC Vault Hunter Arriving Early 2026

The casino‑dealer robot’s luck‑based kit debuts with the Mad Ellie story pack alongside ongoing launch performance fixes.

Overview

  • C4SH was revealed on stage at Tokyo Game Show, where CEO Randy Pitchford said his card‑throwing and sleight‑of‑hand were used as animation reference and called the character personally meaningful.
  • The character joins Borderlands 4 in Q1 2026 with Story Pack 1, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, which also adds a new Kairos zone, main and side missions, gear, and cosmetics.
  • C4SH’s action skills emphasize chance and risk‑reward outcomes that can buff allies, debilitate enemies, or deal heavy damage, reflecting his background as a former casino dealer bot.
  • Access is included with the Super Deluxe Edition or the Vault Hunter Pack, with a standalone purchase option for the Story Pack available at release.
  • Gearbox plans two DLC Vault Hunters in total for 2026 and continues to patch performance issues across platforms, with the Switch 2 version delayed indefinitely.