The wait is over, Vault Hunters! Grab your gear and check your oxygen levels, because Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned has officially touched down on Kairos.

Following the massive 20GB update that rolled out yesterday, players can now dive into the first major expansion of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a new recruit looking to skip the queue, there is a literal mountain of new content to explore. Here is everything you need to know about today’s launch.

New Vault Hunter: C4SH the Rogue

The headline addition of this DLC is undoubtedly C4SH, the franchise’s first-ever CasinoBot turned Vault Hunter. If you’ve been looking for a high-risk, high-reward playstyle, C4SH is your bot.

Unique Mechanic: C4SH uses a randomised deck of magical cards to cast spells and grant eldritch boons.

Action Skill – Sleight of Hand: Throw cards from a randomised deck that trigger different elemental and status effects based on the “hand” you draw.

Instant Access: If you own the DLC, you can roll a new C4SH character and skip directly to level 13, landing you right at the start of the Story Pack content.

Welcome to The Whispering Glacier

Pack a coat. The expansion takes us to The Whispering Glacier, a haunting, frozen expanse on Kairos filled with the wreckage of derelict ships and dark, cosmic-horror secrets.

The Story: Team up with the indomitable Ellie—Moxxi’s daughter and mechanic extraordinaire—to hunt down an alien monolith and breach the accursed Vault of the Damned.

New Activities: * Nightmare Rifts: Interact with eldritch trees to be transported to a nightmare dimension for random boss encounters.

Ice Fishing: Why use a rod when you have dynamite? Blow up fishing spots for loot and surprises.

Dahl Bunkers & Scav Fuel Sites: New world activities to test your build against the DAHL Legion and Scav armies.

Pro Tip: Make sure to hunt for the Eldritch Phonographs scattered around the glacier. Re-forming these fractured records unlocks unique lore entries and “dark knowledge” bonuses.

How to Start the DLC

If you’re wondering how to kick off the madness, follow these steps:

Requirements: You must own the Super Deluxe Edition, the Vault Hunter Pack, or have purchased the Story Pack separately.

Campaign Progress: You need to have completed the mission “A Lot to Process” in the Fadefields region.

Level Recommendation: Gearbox recommends being at least Level 13.

The Mission: Look for the mission “An Invitation” on your quest board to head to the Whispering Glacier.

Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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