Aftermath of Borderlands 3
Source: Gamescom reveal & wishlist article ↗
The teaser trailer confirms that Lilith teleported Pandora’s moon Elpis away at the end of Borderlands 3, setting up the chaos players encounter on the new planet Kairos.
Kairos Narrative Dossier
There is no hidden “Evocarium” megadungeon in Borderlands 4. Instead, Gearbox has outlined a struggle between the Timekeeper’s Order and the Crimson Resistance across the planet Kairos. This page aggregates the officially published lore so you can understand what you are fighting for when the game launches.
Role of the Crimson Resistance
Source: Official game info page ↗
Players aid the Crimson Resistance in eroding the Timekeeper’s rule by liberating settlements, securing resources, and reclaiming communications infrastructure.
Dominion City – Seat of the Timekeeper
Dominion City stands as a monument to the Timekeeper's absolute control over Kairos. Beneath its pearlescent promenades, citizens huddle in makeshift dwellings and hope for freedom—or for the Timekeeper to bestow his favor.
Strategic Points of Interest
As you traverse Kairos, keep an eye out for Points of Interest that you can claim for the Crimson Resistance. Clearing enemies lets you convert safe houses into fast-travel nodes or relaunch Order comm balloons to scout and track Vault Key fragments.
Movement Assets
Confirmed via borderlands.2k.com/game-info ↗
- • Digirunners are summonable hovercraft with interchangeable hover drives and a forward turret.
- • The ECHO-4 drone provides on-demand navigation, cosmetic swaps, and ammunition upgrades.
- • Liberated safe houses and restored comm balloons expand fast-travel reach while helping track Vault Key fragments.
What About Vaults and Key Fragments?
Gearbox confirms that reclaimed points of interest unlock airborne scouts and new fast-travel anchors that support the hunt for Vault Key fragments. Beyond those statements, the studio has not shared dungeon layouts or puzzle specifics. Treat any “Evocarium leak” with caution unless it appears on the official news feed or update notes.
Stay with Verified Sources
All narrative information on this page is sourced from Gearbox announcements published between August and September 2025. For future chapters—such as DLC Vault Hunters or additional SHiFT campaigns—keep referencing the official Borderlands 4 news hub.