Borderlands 4 patch notes April 16

Borderlands 4 Update (April 16) Hides a New Boss and Secret Loot

Devesh Kumar Singh

Modified - Apr 16, 2026, 10:17 PM

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Summary

The Borderlands 4 update brings fresh weekly content and the summer roadmap.
The weekly update added a new mission, a boss, and a skin.
The roadmap released the game's rollout phase and upcoming versions.

The Borderlands weekly update notes have finally been announced. The release notes introduce a boss fight and a Wildcard mission. Borderlands fans have been awaiting the fresh content's arrival since April 9, when the game released its previous minor update notes. Continue reading to find out everything that has been introduced in the Borderlands 4 patch notes April 16.

Borderlands 4 Update April 16 (Weekly Refresh)

According to the official Borderlands website, the Borderlands 4 patch notes April 16 bring a Big Encore Boss called Sludgemaw.

Borderlands 4 Big Encore Boss (Image via 2K)

The Weekly Wildcard Mission is Rush the Gate. Completing this mission will help players earn a Legendary Gear Reward called the Anarchy Tediore Shotgun.

Borderlands 4 Anarchy Tediore Shotgun (Image via 2K)

The developers also teased where Maurice's Black Market Vending machine has been hidden in the new update.

Borderlands 4 Maurice's Black Market Vending machine (Image via 2K)

While the location is the same for everyone, the vending machine items will vary among players. This has been done to improve community activity, as players will likely ask around to see if someone has the item they are looking for.

Borderlands 4 patch notes April 16 aside, consider checking out our coverage of Borderlands Mobile, which recently popped up on iOS.

How to Fix Borderlands 4 Server Issue After New Patch?

If you are facing server issues right after the Borderlands 4 patch notes were released, then this troubleshooting guide will help you. Follow these steps to ensure the Borderlands 4 update April 16 runs on your computer without any hiccups.

The primary step is to restart your system to ensure the update goes through. This is something the developers recommend doing after every weekly update.
Check your WiFi/Internet to prevent connection errors in online matchmaking.

If you are still facing problems, you can contact 2K support for direct assistance. Meanwhile, consider checking out our list of the best Co-op PC games to play in 2026. This list also features a timeless classic like Borderlands 3.

Borderlands 4 Roadmap Reveals Upcoming Content Drops

The latest Borderlands 4 roadmap reveals an update cycle up to late June. The upcoming updates will be rolled out in four phases across three different versions. Here's what it will look like: