Borderlands 4 update 1.060 (version 1.060.000) is now available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Borderlands 4 update 1.60 patch notes, the latest update focuses on faster gameplay loops, improved boss and event availability, and stronger class balance. Rare loot drops are more reliable, enemies behave more consistently, and menus respond faster. Additionally, Borderlands 4 patch 1.060 also resolves numerous mission, UI, and performance issues.
BL4 update 1.060 Patch Notes – April 30, 2026
BL4 Patch 1.60 Summary
- Major refresh to Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned content with smoother access and improved encounters.
- World bosses and events now appear more often, reducing downtime between activities.
- Pearlescent loot drops are more consistent with clearer item behavior and streamlined parts.
- Large balance pass improved multiple Vault Hunter skills, enemy behavior, and combat flow.
- Menus, health bars, and navigation tools were redesigned to be faster and easier to use.
World Encounters
- World bosses now spawn more frequently
- World events have shorter cooldowns between appearances
Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned
- Fixed entitlement access issues for players
- Alpha Kraggon no longer becomes stuck in its den
- Caged Kraggons remain contained until released
- Friends can join Nightmare sessions after selecting a character
- New guidance tips added for activities like ice fishing and hidden crates
Missions
- Base game progress continues correctly when new story content starts early
- Toxic Raider enemy engages faster during encounters
- Objectives continue properly when difficulty settings change
- Waypoint tracking improved for branching paths
- Daphne pathing issue resolved
Nightmare Rifts
- Jump scares trigger only on first drop pod use
- Rifts remain visible even after leaving the area
- Vehicle entry into Rifts enabled
- Bosses stay within arenas and attack more reliably
- Enemy spawn flow adjusted to support Second Wind opportunities
- Several bosses received improved attack behavior and timing
Enemies
- Flying enemies recover better from status effects
- Multiplayer knockback from mech attacks reduced
- New Jet-Dash attack added to DAHL Sergeants
- Medics can heal while keeping weapons equipped
- Enemy movement and jumping animations improved
General Fixes
- Removed duplicate Pickle character
- Nightmare state exits correctly when difficulty changes
- Party members stay together after returning from key areas
- Activity rewards now grant correct SDU token amounts
- Missing mission items restored
Legend of the Stone Demon
- Combat chest enemies spawn faster
- Vile enemies stay within intended zones
- Fearful Petra reacts properly to nearby threats
Gameplay Adjustments
- Movement actions function correctly with alternate crouch settings
- Elemental and Action Skill damage now partially affects resistant enemies
- Elemental weapons can apply status effects to previously immune targets
Challenges and Progress
- Group achievements now complete for all players simultaneously
- Boss defeat required before certain achievements trigger
- Eridian recordings shared across characters
- Additional enemies added to specific collection events
- Daily Vault Card objectives refresh reliably
World and Exploration
- Player spawn locations remain consistent between modes
- Floating enemies and loot repositioned correctly
- Map gaps and invisible barriers removed
- Fishing prompts restricted to valid locations
- Fast Travel stations activate once discovered
- Multiple grapple points improved
Vault Hunter Updates
C4SH the Rogue
- Snowball eliminations consistently grant Fortune stacks
- Improved interactions between Jinx and Ordnance damage
- Dual augment visuals display correctly
- Totem and projectile behavior refined across skill trees
- Projectile and damage calculations optimized to prevent slowdown
Amon the Forgeknight
- Forgedrones move faster and deal more damage
- Multiple skills increased damage, speed, and shield scaling
- Overshield generation and critical hit potential improved
Vex the Siren
- Minion health and damage increased
- Teleport cooldown reduced
- Action Skill scaling improved based on health
- Several class mods gained stronger bonuses
Rafa the Exo-Soldier
- Skill duration and activation reliability improved
- Multiple class mods received cooldown and effectiveness adjustments
Harlowe the Gravitar
- Energy pocket detonation compatibility expanded
- Lifesteal and elemental damage bonuses increased on select gear
Gear and Loot
Pearlescent Items
- Removed unnecessary part variations to improve drop consistency
- Damage scaling and behavior corrected on several rare weapons
- Item descriptions updated for clarity
Manufacturer Changes
- Sticky projectile explosions now trigger correctly
- Critical hit detection improved on select weapons
- Missing weapon prefixes restored
- Shield and grenade effects now activate only under correct conditions
User Interface and Menus
- Inventory sorting preferences now persist between sessions
- Boss health bars display accurate status at all times
- Map icons and grapple indicators redesigned for clarity
- Menus open and close more quickly
- Mission completion screens display correctly
Photo Mode
- Visual effects cleaned up for paused scenes
- Depth-of-field accuracy improved for moving elements
- Full 24-hour lighting control added
- Enemy and damage visuals can be fully hidden
- Camera rotation smoother on mouse input
Splitscreen and Platform Updates
- Xbox splitscreen resumes faster from sleep mode
- Level-up animations display correctly for all players
- Steam Deck launch reliability improved
- PlayStation loading issue when switching accounts resolved
Audio and Visual Improvements
- Cinematics optimized for smoother playback
- Character animations refined across the game
- Missing textures and effects restored
- Voice audio clarity and lip-sync timing improved
- Signature voice effects restored for key characters
Previously, a BL4 update 1 added quality of life changes. Unfortunately, many players are still facing issues while playing the game. Today’s BL4 patch 1.060 will fix a few of these issues. More fixes are coming with Borderlands 4 update 1.070.
Download free BL4 update 1.060.000 on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
