Gearbox, the acclaimed developer behind the Borderlands series, has unveiled an exciting new promotion for Borderlands 4 players: the chance to acquire powerful legendary weapons through Twitch Drops. By engaging with the looter-shooter`s content on Twitch, players can enhance their arsenal with exclusive gear.
Claim Your Legendary Weapons: Midnight Defiance & Forsaken Chaos
Two highly sought-after legendary weapons are available as Twitch Drops for a limited time:
- **Midnight Defiance Sniper Rifle:** Obtain this formidable sniper rifle by watching two hours of Borderlands 4 streams from partnered Twitch creators. This specific drop is active until September 30.
- **Forsaken Chaos Shotgun:** A legendary shotgun, the “Forsaken Chaos,” can be yours by viewing two hours of Borderlands 4 content within the game`s category on Twitch. Ensure that Twitch Drops are enabled for the stream you are watching. This offer also concludes on September 30.
Important Note: Gearbox has clarified that the Midnight Defiance and Forsaken Chaos legendary weapons cannot be earned simultaneously. To collect both, players will need to accumulate a total of four hours of watch time.
Exclusive ECHO-4 Drone Skin
If you have less time to spare, you can still grab a unique cosmetic item. A “Watch, Drop, and Roll” ECHO-4 Drone Skin is available by watching just 20 minutes of Borderlands 4 on either the official Borderlands 4 Twitch channel or the Gearbox Twitch channel. This drone skin offer is valid through September 26.
Understanding Level Scaling for Drops
Gearbox has confirmed that all gear received from Twitch Drops will automatically scale to your Vault Hunter`s current level at the moment of claiming, with a minimum level requirement of 5. To ensure these powerful items remain valuable throughout your playthrough, it`s advisable to consider holding off on claiming them from your Twitch inventory until you`ve reached a higher in-game level.
How to Claim Your Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops
Follow these simple steps to claim your earned rewards:
- Watch a Drops-enabled Borderlands 4 stream on Twitch for the required duration.
- Once the requirement is met, go to your Twitch Drops inventory page and click `claim` next to each item. Remember the advice about level scaling!
- Log into your Shift account within Borderlands 4.
- Access the “Rewards Center” section of your in-game inventory to finalize claiming your new legendary weapons or cosmetic items.
Additional Borderlands 4 Bonuses
Beyond Twitch Drops, players can secure more in-game rewards:
- **Free Hazard Pay Weapon Skin:** Sign up for a Gearbox Shift account to receive a free “Hazard Pay” weapon skin. This cosmetic is available until the end of the year.
- **Pre-order Bonuses:** Players who pre-order Borderlands 4 will be rewarded with four additional legendary weapons.
Borderlands 4 Release and Features
Gearbox recently detailed the flexible difficulty modes for Borderlands 4, allowing co-op players to choose individual challenge levels (e.g., one on easy, another on hard). Borderlands 4 is currently available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can dive in starting midnight ET / 9 PM PT. Nintendo Switch 2 users will have to wait a bit longer, with the game scheduled for release on October 3.