New Borderlands 4 mini-event comes to Kairos

Borderlands 4 is keeping things rolling, and now with in-game events. Horrors of Kairos – the new mini-event – is now live for everyone to enjoy. Have fun hunting for new gear, and use that SHIFT code below for a pumpkin head cosmetic! If you want to know more about Borderlands 4, read our review bookmarked below.

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Today, 2K and Gearbox Software launched Borderlands 4’s free Horrors of Kairos Seasonal Mini-Event.

From today, October 23 to November 6, players will experience a terror-inducing blood rain during all world boss encounters, with the added chance to loot the all-new legendary "Murmur" Tediore Assault Rifle and "Skully" Order Grenade.

In celebration of the season, players can also unlock the “Gourd Your Loins” Vault Hunter Head, usable by all playable Vault Hunters, and the “Hex Appeal” Weapon Skin that can be equipped to any weapon using the SHiFT code below:

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Additionally, an update launched alongside the event that includes widespread stability improvements, multiplayer fixes, UI polish, and a suite of quality-of-life upgrades across visuals, audio, and accessibility. It also includes major balance tuning and addresses reported issues for Vault Hunters, loot systems, gear, and achievements—further refining late-game, mission flow, and overall player experience.

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