Borderlands 4’s free Raid Boss 2 content update arrives on May 28

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2K and Gearbox Software have revealed more about the upcoming Subjugator and Thol the Invincible raid bosses in Borderlands 4. Players will be able to fight them starting May 28th with the free 1.7 update.

The next update, version 1.8, is scheduled for release in late June and will include a free Takedown addition, as well as the paid Bounty Pack 3 DLC. Details on the different game editions for all platforms can be found here, and information about ongoing support after release is available here. Borderlands 4 is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. You can read my thoughts on playing it on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally here, and my impressions of the PS5 Pro version here.

You can find more details about this Raid Boss encounter from 2K and Gearbox Software below:

2K and Gearbox Software just revealed more about the new raid boss fight coming to Borderlands 4! On May 28th, players can challenge Subjugator and Thol the Invincible with the free Version 1.7 update. It’s a new, tough endgame challenge for all Vault Hunters.

Subjugator and Thol the Invincible serve the Timekeeper, living on a remote island near the Fadefields and waiting for anyone brave enough to challenge them. The fight starts as a two-on-one battle with the floating Subjugator and the powerful Thol. After one is defeated, the remaining boss moves to a different area to become even stronger, leading to a final, challenging duel.

Vault Hunters who manage to defeat this duo will have the chance to earn powerful new rewards:

  • One New Pearlescent Weapon: 
    • Jail-Broken Gatling (Order SMG): For each hit on an enemy, gain a buff that increases fire rate, damage, weapon recoil, and the chance to fire additional projectiles.
  • Four New Legendary Items:
    • Lockjaw (Torgue Assault Rifle): Fires explosive projectiles that will bounce between multiple targets.
    • Shammy Kablammy (Tediore Pistol): Douses enemies in hot Moonshine, then throws an explosive projectile when reloading that burns doused enemies with Incendiary damage, scaling with how many targets are lit ablaze.
    • Flak Cannon (Vladof Heavy Weapon Ordnance): Shreds enemies with a hail of bullets.
    • Collector (Order Shield): Weathers any storm with a huge capacity and a quick recharge rate, offset by a longer recharge delay.
  • Five New Class Mods: A unique Class Mod will be available for each current Vault Hunter. A sixth Class Mod will be added to this loot pool in Q3 2026 when the next Vault Hunter arrives in Story Pack 2.
  • New Firmware:
    • Active Fire: At Tier 3, unleashing a charge weapon’s full-charge shot the moment it’s available will deal bonus damage, providing increased lethality as a reward for precision timing.

Just a heads-up: you’ll need to finish the main story before you can challenge Subjugator and Thol the Invincible. Also, join us on the Gearbox DevCast on May 26th for an in-depth look at the design and backstory of this challenging boss fight, plus a preview of the Raid 2 arena!

Update 1.7 is designed for experienced players tackling the hardest difficulty in the game. It increases the level cap for Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode to Level 7. We’re also adding a feature many players requested: a Shared Character Progression toggle. This lets you start a new Vault Hunter with a fresh experience, rediscovering the world of Kairos as if it’s your first time, while still sharing some progress from previous characters like SDUs and collectibles.

The newest free update, version 1.7, features Subjugator and Thol the Invincible, as detailed in the game’s content roadmap. Version 1.8 is planned for release in late June and will include a free Takedown event, along with the paid Bounty Pack 3 DLC.

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2026-05-14 21:57