Gearbox Software will showcase new releases at PAX East 2026, featuring a significant focus on the popular Borderlands franchise. Fans can tune in to the Gearbox Twitch or YouTube channels to catch the live presentation.
Event Details
The Gearbox Main Theater Show is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM PT, 1:30 PM CT, and 2:30 PM ET. During this event, attendees will receive an in-depth look at Borderlands 4 and upcoming content.
New Content Release
Following the show, Gearbox will release the highly anticipated Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned at 1:00 PM PT, 3:00 PM CT, and 4:00 PM ET. This pack introduces a new character, C4SH the Rogue, that players can enjoy.
Key Presenters
- Andrew Reiner – Global Creative Executive Officer
- April Johnson – Associate Director of Narrative
- Joel Watson – Creative Producer
- Grant Kao – Associate Creative Director
- Max Davenport – Associate Art Director
The presentation will highlight the latest developments in Borderlands 4, including details from the updated 2026 roadmap.
In-Person Opportunities
For attendees present at PAX East, the live show will occur from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM ET. Following the main event, a developer signing session will take place from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Hall C, located at the back of the show floor. This is an excellent opportunity for fans to meet the Gearbox team.
Additional Content and Updates
Fans can also catch exclusive insights through the Gearbox DevCast, available on YouTube and Spotify, hosted by Andrew Reiner and April Johnson. For ongoing updates, including community-unlocked Vault Hunter Skins and the latest Update Notes, fans should check the Borderlands 4 website.
Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned is part of two planned post-launch DLC Story Packs for Borderlands 4. It is included with the Super Deluxe Edition and Vault Hunter Pack or can be purchased separately, requiring the base game.
