In a nutshell

• Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1 adds new Vault Hunter C4SH, The Whispering Glacier zone, and tons of loot.
• Version 1.5 update introduces Shared Character Progression and raises the level cap to 60.
• Expansion features two bosses, 16 minibosses, and 31 cosmetics for players to collect.

2K and Gearbox Software have released Borderlands 4’s Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, the first major expansion for the looter-shooter sequel.

The update brings a brand-new Vault Hunter, a frigid new zone, and heaps of loot, alongside the game’s version 1.5 milestone update.

Meet the New Vault Hunter: C4SH the Rogue

Story Pack 1 introduces C4SH the Rogue, a CasinoBot who gained a magical deck of cards after a high-stakes game, imbuing him with eldritch powers. C4SH is playable across all Borderlands 4 content, offering unique traits and action skills that shake up gameplay.

Explore The Whispering Glacier

The expansion takes players to The Whispering Glacier, a frozen wasteland filled with derelict ships, dark secrets, and deadly enemies. Teaming up with Mad Ellie, mechanic extraordinaire and daughter of Moxxi, players must destroy an alien monolith and enter the cursed Vault of the Damned.

Guided by the eccentric Mancubus Bloodtooth, players will face two major bosses, 16 minibosses, and plenty of DAHL Legion soldiers, Kraggons, and Scavs along the way.

Loot, Cosmetics, and Progression Updates

Story Pack 1 delivers 31 new cosmetic items, three Pearlescent weapons, and 18 Legendary gear pieces, giving Vault Hunters more ways to customize and optimize builds.

Alongside the DLC, the version 1.5 update introduces Shared Character Progression, letting all Vault Hunters share map progress, collectibles, SDU tokens, Hover Drives, and cosmetics. The level cap has also been raised from 50 to 60, shaking up builds and progression across the game.