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Loveless, SP2, BP5 out now

Borderlands 4 unleashes a free‑play weekend with the new Loveless the Hacker vault hunter and Story Pack 2.

By · Published September 14, 2026  15:00 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026  19:09 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 10 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Borderlands 4 unleashes a free‑play weekend with the new Loveless the Hacker vault hunter and Story Pack 2.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The latest Borderlands 4 update, released on September 10, introduced the Loveless the Hacker vault hunter alongside Story Pack 2 (SP2) and Bounty Pack 5 (BP5). Simultaneously, version 1.10 (build 1.100.001) went live, and a 48‑hour free‑play weekend was announced, allowing any Steam user to try the open‑world RPG at no cost. OpenCritic and GameDaily highlighted the 48‑hour free‑play window, while Tech Times and the official Borderlands site confirmed SP2 and BP5 availability.

Inven Global reported the launch of the new vault hunter, noting that Loveless shares her brain with a virus. DANAMIC added that the character’s backstory involves a viral link, and ixbt.games flagged the cameo of hacker Nelyubov within the DLC. Mobalytics published a step‑by‑step guide for acquiring every new legendary and pearlescent item in the story pack, while MP1st confirmed the version 1.10 update is active.

Future communications from Gearbox or the Borderlands website should be monitored for any follow‑up patches or additional DLC, as the current rollout establishes a baseline for upcoming content cycles.

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What is Loveless the Hacker?

Loveless the Hacker is the new vault hunter introduced in Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2, described as sharing her brain with a virus.

How can players access the free‑play weekend?

Steam users can play Borderlands 4 without charge for 48 hours starting from the launch on September 10, as reported by OpenCritic and GameDaily.

What new content does Story Pack 2 include?

Story Pack 2 adds Loveless the Hacker, new legendary and pearlescent items, and introduces Bounty Pack 5, with acquisition guidance detailed by Mobalytics.

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Borderlands 4 Loveless the Hacker Story Pack 2 Bounty Pack 5 Free‑Play Weekend

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