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Borderlands 4 Edition Differences and Former Pre-Order Bonus, Explained

Borderlands 4 is out now. Here is exactly what Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe include, what the Gilded Glory Pack contained, and how to check current eligibility and regional SKU differences.

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Borderlands 4 is already released. Standard includes only the base game; Deluxe adds the Bounty Pack Bundle and Firehawk’s Fury weapon skin; Super Deluxe adds those items plus the Vault Hunter Pack and Ornate Order Pack cosmetics. The Gilded Glory Pack was promoted with the game’s launch campaign, but the official pages reviewed do not establish that every current purchase still receives it, so verify eligibility on your platform’s live listing before buying.

Borderlands 4 editions at a glance

Edition Included content What the upgrade adds
Standard Full Borderlands 4 base game Entry point for the core campaign and game systems; no listed DLC bundle or premium cosmetic packs
Deluxe Base game, Firehawk’s Fury weapon skin, and Bounty Pack Bundle Four post-launch Bounty Packs with additional areas, missions, bosses, Vault Cards, gear, weapons, Vault Hunter cosmetics and vehicles, according to 2K’s FAQ
Super Deluxe Everything in Deluxe, plus the Ornate Order Pack and Vault Hunter Pack Two additional playable Vault Hunters, two story packs, two map regions, new missions, gear and cosmetics; Ornate Order adds four Vault Hunter skins, four heads and four bodies

These contents are listed by 2K on its official Borderlands 4 FAQ and purchase page. Individual packs may also be sold separately, with the base game required, so check the current store listing before purchasing a bundle or an add-on you may already own.

Which Borderlands 4 edition should you buy?

Choose Standard for the base game

Standard is the straightforward choice if you want the main Borderlands 4 experience and do not need the announced post-launch bundles or extra cosmetics. It is also the relevant SKU when you already plan to buy DLC separately later.

Choose Deluxe for the four Bounty Packs

Deluxe’s defining upgrade is the Bounty Pack Bundle. The bundle is separate from the base game and is intended for players who want its four post-launch content drops in one purchase. The Firehawk’s Fury weapon skin is an additional cosmetic, but the Bounty Packs—not the skin—are the substantive difference from Standard.

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Choose Super Deluxe for new playable and story content

Super Deluxe is the tier for players who want the Vault Hunter Pack’s larger gameplay expansion: two new playable Vault Hunters, two story packs and two new regions, along with related missions, equipment and cosmetics. It also includes the Ornate Order Pack’s character cosmetics and everything in Deluxe.

What is in the Bounty Pack Bundle?

2K describes the Bounty Pack Bundle as four post-launch DLC packs. Its stated components include new areas, missions, bosses, Vault Cards, gear, weapons, Vault Hunter cosmetics and vehicles. The first pack, Come Rush Saved Mercenary Day, released on November 20, 2025, according to 2K and Gearbox’s PAX Australia recap. That release is past, not an upcoming preorder benefit. Confirm the release status and standalone availability of the other packs in your platform’s current store.

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What is in the Vault Hunter Pack and Ornate Order Pack?

Vault Hunter Pack

The Vault Hunter Pack contains two new playable Vault Hunters, two story packs and two map regions, plus new missions, gear and cosmetics. This is the major reason to move from Deluxe to Super Deluxe if you value additional playable characters and story content.

Ornate Order Pack

The Ornate Order Pack is cosmetic-focused: four Vault Hunter skins, four heads and four bodies. It does not add the new playable characters or story regions described for the Vault Hunter Pack.

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What was the Gilded Glory Pack preorder bonus?

2K’s buy page lists the Gilded Glory Pack with four pieces of legendary gear, one Vault Hunter head, one Vault Hunter skin, one weapon skin and one ECHO-4 drone skin. The FAQ identifies the gear as:

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  • A level-30 Ripper legendary grenade
  • A level-30 Torgue legendary artillery
  • A max-level Daedalus legendary assault rifle

The official pages reviewed do not say that the pack remains preorder-only, nor do they confirm that all current buyers receive it. Because Borderlands 4 has launched, treat eligibility as a live entitlement question: open the exact platform and regional listing, read its current “included” or bonus-content terms, and contact the retailer or publisher if the SKU is ambiguous. Do not assume an older preorder description applies to a present-day purchase.

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An internet connection is required to redeem bonus content, and 2K says the items are granted automatically in-game after redemption.

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Physical editions, platforms and regional differences

The FAQ lists Borderlands 4 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Its United States listing says physical Standard and Super Deluxe editions are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. For other regions, it lists physical Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions on those consoles. Those are publisher-stated lineups, not guarantees of retailer inventory; check the local SKU before ordering.

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How to avoid paying twice for DLC

  1. Identify your platform, region and whether you are buying physical or digital.
  2. Open the live product page for the exact edition and expand the contents or add-on section.
  3. Check whether the listing names the Bounty Pack Bundle, Vault Hunter Pack and Ornate Order Pack individually.
  4. If you already own Standard, compare the price of the desired standalone packs with an upgrade or bundle; 2K says individual packs may be sold separately, but current routes can vary.
  5. Check the current wording for Gilded Glory eligibility and any redemption deadline before checkout.

Bottom line by player type

  • Only want the campaign and base systems: Standard.
  • Want the four Bounty Packs but not the extra Vault Hunters and story regions: Deluxe.
  • Want every listed gameplay expansion and the premium cosmetic sets: Super Deluxe.
  • Already own the base game: Compare current standalone pack or upgrade listings so you do not buy the base game again.
  • Shopping for a former preorder bonus: Verify Gilded Glory entitlement on the live store page for your platform and region.

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

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