Gearbox has rolled out a minor update for Borderlands 4, which brings in several buffs and improvements to the renowned looter shooter. More extensive changes are anticipated soon, with Gearbox Software disclosing that a significant balance update for Borderlands 4 will arrive on October 16.

Balance changes, enhancements, and nerfs are routine for games like Borderlands 4. However, unintended alterations can also occur, such as an unintentional nerf made to Vex’s Infinite Bleed build, as acknowledged by Gearbox. Today’s update resolved the issue where the bleed effect failed to register as a status effect, enabling players to effectively engage their foes once again.

This update, while not as extensive as the previous balance patch, also includes several gear modifications that all provide buffs for legendary weapons such as Ruby’s Grasp. Enhancements have been made to Bully, Rangefinder, Seventh Sense, Hellwalker, and Convergence, with many experiencing substantial damage increases. Notably, the Queen’s Rest legendary pistol’s firing rate has been accelerated, increasing the unique perk’s spawn chance to 50%.

In addition, the patch highlights various rotating weekly activities, including Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine, which shifts its location weekly to offer players legendary items. Further changes were also introduced, such as all pet-related skills now accurately gaining Critical Hit Chance from passive abilities and gear. As noted earlier, Vex’s Bleed is now classified as Status Effect Damage, and the Anarchy legendary shotgun grants stacks of Mutualism upon defeating enemies or auto-reloading.

October 9, 2025 Update Patch Notes

Weekly Activities

• Weekly Big Encore Boss switched to a tougher variant offering even more rewarding loot.
• Weekly Wildcard Mission updated to guarantee a Legendary drop that can be earned multiple times.
• Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine relocated with new offerings.

Gear Balance Adjustments

• Ruby’s Grasp damage increased by 50%.
• Ruby’s Grasp fire rate increased by 25%.
• Bully drone damage increased by 50%.
• Bully base damage increased by 50%.
• Rangefinder base damage increased by 30%.
• Queen’s Rest spawn chance increased from 30% to 50%.
• Queen’s Rest fire rate increased by 50%.
• Seventh Sense orb damage increased by 250%.
• Hellwalker base damage increased by 30%.
• Convergence base damage increased by 25%.

Additional Changes

• Legendary Tediore Shotgun Anarchy adjusted to properly give Stacks of Mutualism upon auto-reloading or defeating enemies.
• All Pets from all classes now properly gain Critical Hit Chance from Passives and Equipment.
• Adjustments made to Vex the Siren’s Bleed to count as Status Effect Damage.