Now that Borderlands 4 has been out for a while, it’s clear what still needs some serious love. The game has a solid foundation, no doubt — but a few key areas are still one or two updates away from greatness. With the next major patch set for November 6, players are crossing their fingers that Gearbox finally tackles some of these long-standing issues.
Some of these requests are totally realistic; others might be wishful thinking. But they all come from the same place — fans who just want Borderlands 4 to live up to its potential.
The Endgame Still Feels Flat
Let’s be honest — Borderlands 4’s biggest weak spot is its endgame. Many players feel like there’s not enough to keep them grinding once they hit Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode 5. The main problem? There’s just no real sense of long-term challenge or reward.
Right now, endgame mostly revolves around repetitive boss farming and weekly Wildcard missions, which get old fast. Players have been asking for more creative, engaging endgame content — things like multi-stage raids, timed challenge events, or rotating world modifiers that actually shake up gameplay.
It’s frustrating because Borderlands 4 often feels like it wants to be a live-service game without fully committing to that model. That means expectations are high, but the content pipeline doesn’t match. Fixing that isn’t easy — it’s a design issue more than a bug — but even small improvements in the November 6 patch could make a big difference.
The Loot System Needs a Serious Tune-Up
If there’s one thing Borderlands players care about most, it’s loot — and right now, the system just doesn’t hit the mark. Many players say the grind feels more frustrating than fun. After hours of farming, it’s possible to walk away with almost nothing worth using.
Even when you do land a legendary item, there’s a good chance it has bad parts or weak stats, making the reward feel hollow. To make matters worse, low-rarity junk like white and green items still drop in high-tier modes, cluttering up the ground and making it harder to spot real loot.
Fans on Reddit have been loud about what they want:
- Fewer low-rarity drops at higher difficulties
- Better loot scaling based on your Vault Hunter class
- Smarter Lost Loot and vending machine systems for easier farming
Small tweaks like these could massively improve the loop and bring back the thrill of the grind. The November 6 update would be the perfect time for Gearbox to make it happen.
Quality-of-Life Fixes Players Are Still Waiting For
Beyond endgame and loot, Borderlands 4 could use a solid list of quality-of-life improvements — things players have been asking for since launch. With the game’s player base slowing down, now’s the time to polish the experience and win back some fans.
Here are a few of the most-requested QoL changes the community wants to see:
- Extractable firmware storage: Let players remove firmware from weapons and store it separately to cut down on bank clutter.
- Expanded bank capacity: More space means more room for build experimentation without constant item purging.
- Dedicated parts/firmware tab: Separate storage for components to keep things tidy.
- Crafting system improvements: A reroll or refining system — like Diablo’s or The Pre-Sequel’s Grinder — would make farming feel rewarding again.
- Vehicle mobility upgrades: Faster travel or smoother hover mechanics for better exploration.
- Smarter Class Mod drops: Mods should favor your current Vault Hunter class instead of random ones.
Whether or not these updates make it into the November patch is anyone’s guess, but if even a few do, it could make Borderlands 4 feel fresh again.
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