C4SH is the first new playable Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4, planned to arrive in the first quarter of 2026. Revealed during the Tokyo Game Show 2025 panel, the robot gambler debuts alongside Story Pack 1, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned. The character and story expansion sit within the game’s paid post-launch plan, with multiple paths to access and a focus on chance-based combat.

C4SH release window and availability

Item Detail
Role First of two new DLC Vault Hunters
Release window Q1 2026 (planned)
Debut Included with Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned
Requirement Borderlands 4 base game required
Timing note Dates subject to change; terms apply

How to get C4SH (editions and DLC)

You can add C4SH to your roster through any of the following paid options:

Option What it includes
Super Deluxe Edition Vault Hunter Pack plus both Story Packs (C4SH arrives with Story Pack 1)
Vault Hunter Pack Story Pack 1 (with C4SH) and additional content outlined for the pack
Story Pack 1 (standalone) Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, which includes C4SH

Story Packs are paid post-launch DLC. They can be purchased individually if you don’t own a bundle.

Story Pack 1: content overview

Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned expands Borderlands 4 with new playable content and a fresh zone of Kairos. Expect a set of main missions, side missions, new gear to farm, and new cosmetics, with C4SH added as a fully playable Vault Hunter on day one of the pack.

C4SH gameplay and skill design

C4SH’s kit is built around probability. Like other Vault Hunters in Borderlands 4, he has three unique Action Skills and three skill trees. The twist: each Action Skill bakes in an element of chance, introducing risk-and-reward outcomes in the moment.

  • Three Action Skills with unpredictable, chance-driven effects.
  • Three skill trees, each with three branches of passives and Action Skill customization.
  • Outcomes can include buffing yourself and allies, dealing heavy damage spikes, and weakening enemies.

Full Action Skill specifics will be detailed closer to launch, but the design intent is clear: push your luck for bigger payoffs, or play it safe to steady your run.

Character setup and theme

C4SH is a former casino dealer bot turned drifter who hunts for probability-defying, eldritch curios. That theme carries through his abilities and the story pack’s cosmic-horror backdrop, setting up a character whose fantasy is all about bending the odds mid-fight.

Bonuses and cosmetics

Owning the Vault Hunter Pack also unlocks the Ornate Order Pack, a set of 12 premium Vault Hunter cosmetics usable immediately. Story Pack 1 adds its own cosmetics alongside the new activities and loot. Exact itemization details will follow in later updates.

Post-launch roadmap highlights

Beyond Story Packs, the game is slated to receive ongoing updates:

  • Free updates introducing Seasonal Mini-Events, Invincible Bosses, and other features.
  • Paid Bounty Packs that deliver bite-sized narrative content, new gear, cosmetics, and a Vault Card progression track.
  • A Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions.

What to know about pricing and requirements

  • Story Packs and Bounty Packs are paid DLC; base game ownership is required for all add-ons.
  • Release timing for each post-launch item may shift; always check in-game or official channels for the latest dates.

The headline is simple: if you want the first new Vault Hunter, you’ll get him with Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned in early 2026. Whether you buy Story Pack 1 on its own or roll C4SH into a broader bundle, the playstyle is set to bring a dose of high-variance mayhem to Kairos.