Borderlands 4 Patch Notes & SHiFT Codes (Sept 19, 2025) – Big Encore Boss, Wildcard Mission + Black Market Location
Borderlands 4 Patch Notes & SHiFT Codes (Sept 19, 2025) – Shadow Pelt, Wildcard Mission + Black Market Location
TL;DR: New PC patch improves stability, fixes progression blockers, refreshes weekly content, moves Maurice’s Black Market, and drops FOUR FREE SHiFT codes for Golden Keys + Break Free Pack rewards (48H limited).
🛠️ Crash & Progression Fixes
- Stability: Fixed animation, audio, and GPU-related crashes.
- Progression:
- Reward Center no longer breaks after claiming Gilded Glory Pack rewards.
- Fixed “Talk to Zadra” mission blocker that could trigger if players quit mid-dialogue.
- Removed false “Doesn’t own DLC” warnings on non-DLC gear (console patch coming soon).
- Loot: Gilded Glory Pack guns no longer appear in standard chests.
🔄 Weekly Big Encore Boss & Wildcard Mission
- Big Encore Boss: Shadow Pelt – tougher boss variant with a boosted loot pool.
- Wildcard Mission: Shadow on the Mountain – challenging mission traits with guaranteed Legendary drops.
🛒 Maurice’s Black Market – This Week’s Location
Location: Puntive Manufactorium, Cuspid Climb
Climb to the top floor of the Punitive Manufactorium (clearing enemies along the way) to find Maurice’s Black Market vending machine.
How It Works: It sells Legendary-only gear, can be used by all characters, and refreshes every Friday at 12:00 AM ET. Cooldown is ~30 minutes after leaving the menu.
📸 Location image courtesy of Reddit user u/ALittleKitten_
🔑 Free SHiFT Codes – 48H Limited
- Golden Key:
39RTJ-3JZTJ-C6T35-JBTT3-5TFCC - Break Free Pack + 2 ECHO-4 Drone Skins:
JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R - Bonus Key 1:
3ZXJB-53STT-56T3W-B3TT3-HTS95 - Bonus Key 2:
BSRT3-FTZBJ-K6BTW-JB3T3-WXT99
➡ Redeem at: shift.gearboxsoftware.com
❓ Borderlands 4 Patch & Black Market FAQ
When does the Black Market reset?
Every Friday at 12:00 AM ET. That’s when Maurice’s Black Market moves and its inventory refreshes.
Can I buy multiple items from the Black Market?
Yes — you can buy as many items as you want as long as you have the cash. Purchases are available across all characters.
Is there a cooldown?
Yes. The machine has a ~30-minute cooldown after you exit the menu. After the cooldown ends, you can return and purchase more items.
How do I get Golden Keys in Borderlands 4?
Gearbox periodically releases SHiFT codes (like the ones above). Redeem them in-game or at the SHiFT site to claim Golden Keys and rewards.
⚠️ Important
Restart your game after installing the patch to ensure it applies correctly and to avoid matchmaking errors. If you still have issues, check the PC Troubleshooting Guide or contact 2K Support.
📺 Watch the Full Breakdown
Prefer to watch instead? Here’s the full video breakdown with gameplay, patch highlights, and SHiFT codes:
🎥 Browse the full Borderlands 4 Playlist for weekly reset guides, patch breakdowns, and loot tips.
