Borderlands 4 Adds 2-Boss Raid in Version 1.7, Raises UVHM Cap to Level 7

6 articles · Updated · RPG Site · May 14

May 28 brings Borderlands 4's free Version 1.7 update, adding the Subjugator and Thol the Invincible endgame encounter for players who have finished the main campaign.
The fight starts as a tag-team battle, then shifts into a final duel when the surviving boss retreats, powers up and enters an ascended form.
Version 1.7 also adds 1 new Pearlescent weapon, 4 Legendary items, 5 Class Mods, new Active Fire firmware and a community-requested Shared Character Progression toggle.
UVHM players get a higher ceiling with the cap rising to Level 7, extending the game's toughest progression track.
Late June is next on the roadmap: Version 1.8 is set to add a free Takedown alongside the paid Bounty Pack 3 DLC.

Will the new Raid Boss 2 encounter finally satisfy hardcore players seeking a real endgame challenge in Borderlands 4?

Can Gearbox’s ongoing optimizations and content cadence reverse Borderlands 4’s initial mixed reputation and bring back lapsed players?

How will the Shared Character Progression toggle impact replayability and player retention for both new and veteran Vault Hunters?