Borderlands 4 comes in three editions: Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe, which launched at $69.99, $99.99 and $129.99. Deluxe adds the Bounty Pack Bundle (now Bounty Packs 2 to 5) and the Firehawk's Fury weapon skin, and Super Deluxe adds the Vault Hunter Pack, meaning both Story Packs and the two DLC Vault Hunters, plus the Ornate Order cosmetics. As of November 2026 every piece of DLC promised in those editions has been released, so the decision is easier than it was at launch. Here is exactly what each edition includes today and which one makes sense for you.
We checked this against 2K's official pre-order announcement and Borderlands 4 FAQ, the Story Pack and Bounty Pack announcements, the official update notes and the Xbox store listing for the Super Deluxe Edition in November 2026.
The Three Editions Side by Side
The official pre-order page set out each tier as a step up from the last. Each higher edition includes everything in the one below it.
| Edition | Launch price | Adds |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | Full base game (plus the Gilded Glory Pack for pre-orders) |
| Deluxe | $99.99 | Firehawk's Fury Weapon Skin and the Bounty Pack Bundle |
| Super Deluxe | $129.99 | Ornate Order Pack and the Vault Hunter Pack |
Store prices change with sales and regions, so treat those numbers as the launch reference rather than what you will pay today. The contents are what matter, and those are spelled out below. Note that the Bounty Pack Bundle and the Vault Hunter Pack are both sold separately too, so buying a cheaper edition does not lock you out of anything later.
Standard Edition: The Base Game, Plus a Lot of Free Updates
The Standard Edition is the full base game: the four launch Vault Hunters (Vex, Rafa, Amon and Harlowe), the open world of Kairos and the whole story. What has changed since launch is how much free content has been added on top, which makes the Standard Edition a much bigger package in November 2026 than it was in September 2025.
- Bounty Pack 1, How Rush Saved Mercenary Day, was originally part of the paid bundle but was released free for all players on November 20, 2025.
- The level cap has risen twice for everyone, from 50 to 60 on March 26, 2026 and to 70 with Version 1.10 on September 10, 2026.
- The Takedown at Hadron Abyss raid and Circle of Slaughter arrived free with Version 1.8 on June 25, 2026.
- The Pearlescent rarity is available to every player regardless of edition, although some individual Pearls need the DLC they came from.
- Cross-platform saves through a free SHiFT account arrived in Version 1.8.
If you mainly want the campaign and the endgame loop, the Standard Edition covers a lot. Our patch notes roundup lists every free addition in order.
Deluxe Edition: The Bounty Pack Bundle
The Deluxe Edition adds two things: the Firehawk's Fury weapon skin and the Bounty Pack Bundle. According to the official FAQ, each Bounty Pack brings a new area with missions and a unique boss, a Vault Card, new gear and a weapon, Vault Hunter cosmetics and a new vehicle. Every Vault Card holds 24 cosmetics and four pieces of rerollable gear that you can reroll repeatedly for better stats, and Vault Cards level up from gameplay XP and daily and weekly challenges with no time limit.
The bundle's contents shifted once. When 2K made Bounty Pack 1 free in November 2025, it announced that a fifth paid Bounty Pack would be added at no extra cost to bundle owners, so the bundle now covers Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4 and 5. All four are out:
- Bounty Pack 2, Legend of the Stone Demon: February 26, 2026, alongside the first Pearlescent weapons.
- Bounty Pack 3, A Zane to Kill For: June 25, 2026, with the Raiden Pearlescent.
- Bounty Pack 4, Murders and Acquisitions: released in late July 2026 (Version 1.9), adding a Jakobs sniper Pearl called PRISM.
- Bounty Pack 5, Amara and the Vile Shadows: September 10, 2026, with the AeroDramatic Pearlescent shotgun.
The Bounty Packs are also the source of several Pearls, so Pearl hunters get more out of Deluxe than cosmetics alone. Our Pearlescent weapons guide shows which ones need which pack.
Super Deluxe Edition: Both Story Packs and Two Vault Hunters
Super Deluxe adds the Ornate Order Pack, which the FAQ lists as four Vault Hunter skins, four heads and four bodies, and the Vault Hunter Pack. That pack is the biggest piece of DLC in the game: two Story Packs, each with a new playable Vault Hunter, a new map region, story and side missions, gear and cosmetics.
- Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned (Story Pack 1): out since the end of March 2026, it brings the CasinoBot C4SH as a playable character and opens the icy Whispering Glacier.
- FL4K and the Last Resort (Story Pack 2): out since September 10, 2026, it adds Loveless the Hacker and sends you to the new Providence zone, which the 1.10 notes say holds 8 story bosses and 13 minibosses.
Both Story Packs require finishing the "A Lot to Process" mission in the Fadefields, or you can start a new character at level 13 directly in the pack's content. 2K's Story Pack 1 page also spells out the upgrade paths: anyone without the game can buy Super Deluxe, while Standard and Deluxe owners can buy the Vault Hunter Pack, which includes both Story Packs and the Ornate Order Pack, or buy a Story Pack on its own. All Things How reports that Loveless also sells standalone, and that Story Pack 2 can be bought with or without her.
The Gilded Glory Pack and Physical Copies
The Gilded Glory Pack was the pre-order bonus for every edition. The pre-order page described it as cosmetics, and the current FAQ lists its full contents: one Vault Hunter head, one Vault Hunter skin, one weapon skin, one ECHO-4 drone skin and four Legendary items (a level 1 Maliwan SMG, a level 30 Ripper grenade, a level 30 Torgue ordnance and a max level Daedalus assault rifle). After launch it went on sale separately, and redeeming it needs an internet connection.
Physical editions vary by region. The FAQ says North America sells the Standard and Super Deluxe Editions physically on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while other regions sell all three. On PC, the game is sold through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The Nintendo Switch 2 version, which had all three editions listed when pre-orders opened, is paused as of November 2026; our Switch 2 status update covers the details.
What DLC Ownership Changes in Practice
Owning more content does not only add missions. It also changes a few rules you will run into, especially in co-op, so it helps to know them before you buy.
- Matchmaking: since the March 26, 2026 update, matchmaking only pairs you with players who own the same content, so what you own shapes which random groups you can land in.
- DLC gear: certain items are tied to ownership. 2K's announcements single out the Bounty Pack 2 Hand Cannon and the three Story Pack 1 Pearls as needing their packs, so loot from a session in a friend's DLC area is not always something you can wield.
- Fresh starts: each Story Pack lets you create a new Vault Hunter who begins at level 13 inside that pack's region, which is handy if you want to try C4SH or Loveless without replaying the opening hours.
- Vault Cards: every Bounty Pack comes with its own Vault Card, so Deluxe owners have four extra reward tracks to level alongside the free one from Bounty Pack 1.
If your regular group owns different editions, compare what each of you has before planning DLC sessions, so nobody ends up farming gear they cannot equip.
Which Edition Should You Buy in November 2026?
With all the edition DLC released, you can judge each tier on what it actually contains rather than on promises. A simple way to decide:
- Standard: best if you want the campaign, the free raids and the free updates, and are not sure you will play beyond that. You can add DLC later.
- Deluxe: worth it if you enjoy farming bosses and want the four Bounty Packs with their Vault Cards, vehicles and Pearlescents, but are happy with the four launch Vault Hunters.
- Super Deluxe: the one to pick if you want C4SH or Loveless, the two Story Pack regions and everything else in one purchase.
- Already own Standard or Deluxe: compare the cost of the Vault Hunter Pack or individual packs against the price gap to the next edition before upgrading.
Keep online play in mind too. The FAQ says crossplay requires a free SHiFT account, and online co-op on consoles needs the platform's paid subscription. Matchmaking also changed with the March 26, 2026 update so that players are only matched with others who own the same content, which can matter if your friends own a different edition. Our older DLC list breaks down each pack's release in order.
After You Pick an Edition
Whichever edition you choose, the endgame is built around leveling, farming and building up a stash. If you want help with that part, the store's Borderlands 4 services page lists level, Eridium, money and gear services. The listings say they work on PSN, Xbox and PC, and for those services the store asks for your SHiFT display name from the Social menu rather than your account login.
Check each listing's details before ordering, and contact the store first if you are unsure whether a service applies to content from a DLC you own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Borderlands 4 Deluxe and Super Deluxe?
Deluxe adds the Bounty Pack Bundle and the Firehawk's Fury skin. Super Deluxe adds those plus the Vault Hunter Pack (both Story Packs, C4SH and Loveless) and the Ornate Order Pack.
Is the Borderlands 4 season pass worth it?
2K sells the paid DLC as two bundles, the Bounty Pack Bundle and the Vault Hunter Pack. Both are fully released as of November 2026 and can be bought on their own or through the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions.
Is Bounty Pack 1 free?
Yes. How Rush Saved Mercenary Day was given to all players on November 20, 2025, and a fifth paid pack was added to the bundle in its place.
Which edition includes Loveless and C4SH?
The Super Deluxe Edition, through the Vault Hunter Pack. Standard and Deluxe owners can buy that pack or the individual DLC separately.
Can I upgrade from Standard to Super Deluxe?
You can add the same content by buying the Bounty Pack Bundle and the Vault Hunter Pack separately. Each requires the base game.
What is in the Gilded Glory Pack?
A Vault Hunter head and skin, a weapon skin, an ECHO-4 drone skin and four Legendary items, per the official FAQ. It was the pre-order bonus and is now sold separately.