If you thought you’d finally conquered the wilds of Kairos, think again. Gearbox has officially confirmed that Raid Boss 2—the dual-threat encounter featuring Subjugator and Thol the Invincible—is set to arrive in Borderlands 4 on May 28.
Best of all? It’s part of the Version 1.7 update, which is completely free for all players. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming mayhem.
Double the Trouble: Subjugator and Thol
While the first raid boss, Bloomreaper, was a solo test of endurance, Raid Boss 2 ups the ante by throwing two bosses at you simultaneously. These fearsome foes are described as the “Timekeeper’s lackeys,” and they’ll require more than just raw DPS to take down. Expect complex mechanics that will test your team’s coordination and your build’s survivability.
New Loot Tiers and Rewards
You aren’t just going into the meat grinder for the glory; the rewards for this encounter are top-tier. Gearbox has teased a suite of new gear arriving with the update:
- 1 New Pearlescent Weapon: The ultra-rare tier returns, offering power that eclipses even your favourite Legendaries.
- 4 New Legendary Items: Fresh tools for your arsenal to help shake up the meta.
- 5 New Class Mods: One bespoke mod for every Vault Hunter, including the recently released C4SH the Rogue.
- 1 New Firmware: A new endgame item type to further refine your character’s stats.
UVHM Level 7: The Ultimate Test
For those who find the current endgame a walk in the park, Version 1.7 is also introducing Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (UVHM) Level 7. This increases the difficulty ceiling yet again, scaling enemy health and damage to punishing new heights. If you’re planning to farm Subjugator and Thol on this difficulty, you’d better have your “True Mode” settings dialled in.
How to Prepare
To access the Raid Boss 2 encounter, you must have completed the main story campaign. If you’re still working through the Whispering Glacier or catching up on the Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned DLC, now is the time to wrap those up.
Pro-Tip: Gearbox suggests hitting the current level cap and optimizing your gear before May 28, as this encounter scales to your party size but is designed to be one of the toughest challenges in the game to date.
What’s Next for Borderlands 4?
The momentum doesn’t stop in May. Following the Version 1.7 update, June is looking equally packed. We can expect:
- Version 1.8 (Late June): A new free Takedown raid.
- Bounty Pack 3: A new paid DLC dropping the same day as the Takedown.
Stay tuned to TechMash for the full patch notes when Version 1.7 drops on May 28. Until then, keep hunting those Vaults!
Are you ready to take on the Subjugator, or do you need a few more Legendary drops first? Let us know your favourite Vault Hunter build in the comments!
Find out more here – https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/news/raid-boss-2-coming-may-28/
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