Borderlands 4 will feature an endgame progression system like Badass and Guardian Rank; however, it will work differently from the systems we have seen in previous Borderlands titles. Lead Game Designer Nick Thurston revealed this news during Gearbox’s Main Theater Show at PAX East 2025.
The endgame specialization system doesn’t just give out flat stat bonuses by putting points into it; you will need to make meaningful choices that complement your build, as you can earn certain gameplay behaviors.
The name for this endgame progression system hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Gearbox Developers stated that more end-game content will be revealed as we get closer to the game’s release.
I’ll update this article once we learn more about this Borderlands 4 gameplay mechanic.