Borderlands 4’s January 8th update is the first weekly update of 2026, and it is not a major one, as we saw with the December 11th update.
Today’s update only covers the weekly resets to Maurice’s Vending Machine’s location, the Big Encore boss, and the weekly Wildcard Mission.
So without any further ado, here’s a look at the official patch notes for the January 8th update.
Patch Details
- Release date: January 8, 2026
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X | S
- Patch size: Server side
Patch notes

Here are the new weekly activities:
Weekly Big Encore Boss: Genone

Weekly Wildcard Mission:

Mission: Another Day, Another Universe (Experienced, Arms Dealer, Strong)
Legendary Gear Reward: Ruby’s Grasp Tediore Pistol
Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine

Here’s a visual hint to where Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine is hidden this week.
