# Gearbox Asks Fans to Shape Borderlands 4's Future

> Gearbox invites Borderlands fans to help define the next game's direction after Year 1 DLC ends.
- Title: Gearbox Asks Fans to Shape Borderlands 4's Future · IGN
- Summary: Gearbox invites Borderlands fans to help define the next game's direction after Year 1 DLC ends. Gearbox will shape Borderlands 4's next chapter with fan…
- Keywords: borderlands 4, gearbox, dlc, fan feedback, community challenges, weekly activity, gaming, entertainment, Asks, Fans, Shape, Borderlands
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/gearbox-calls-on-fans-to-help-shape-the-next-borderlands-teases-exciting-overall-direction-for-the-future-of-the-franchise
- Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:31:12.221+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: borderlands 4, gearbox, dlc, fan feedback, community challenges, weekly activity, gaming, entertainment
## Gearbox Announces Borderlands 4 Year 2
Gearbox confirms more Borderlands 4 content for next year after Year 1 DLC ends.
## Fan Input for Future Direction
Gearbox asks fans to share ideas on character arcs, storylines, and franchise direction.
## Borderlands 4 Year 1 DLC Complete
Borderlands 4 wrapped Year 1 DLC with Weekly Activity refreshes and Community Challenges.
## Franchise Future Unclear
Gearbox says big plans take time and needs room to work on next Borderlands game.
## Borderlands 4 Sales and Controversies
Borderlands 4 sold over 100 million units but faced PC performance issues and criticism.
## Gearbox Focuses on Existing Platforms
Gearbox prioritized improvements on current platforms over Nintendo Switch 2 version.
## Key takeaway

Gearbox will shape Borderlands 4's next chapter with fan input after completing Year 1 DLC.