If you’ve been scrolling through Borderlands 4’s in-game store lately, you’ve almost certainly seen the Borderlands 4 Gilded Glory Pack front and center, promising flashy cosmetics, exclusive gear, and extra quality of life perks for anyone who grabs it. For long-time fans of the franchise, paid cosmetic and gear packs are nothing new, but it’s always hard to tell if a new pack delivers enough value to justify the price tag, especially if you only play a few hours a week. We’ve tested the pack across three playthroughs (solo, co-op with friends, and a new character speedrun) to break down exactly what you get, who it’s for, and whether it’s worth adding to your collection.
What’s Actually Included in the Borderlands 4 Gilded Glory Pack?
We were surprised by how much content is packed into this relatively low-priced DLC, especially compared to previous Borderlands add-on packs that only gave 2-3 cosmetic items for the same cost. Every item in the pack is account-wide, so you can use it on every character you create now and in the future, which is a huge win for players who love rolling new vault hunters. The full list of contents is:
Who Should Buy the Gilded Glory Pack?
This pack isn’t for every player, and you don’t need to buy it to enjoy any of the base game’s content, which is standard for Gearbox’s paid cosmetic packs. If you only play once every couple of weeks, and you don’t care about customizing your character’s look, you can safely skip it without missing any story content or essential endgame gear. That said, it’s a fantastic pick for three specific groups of players. First, players who love creating custom loadouts and showing off unique looks in co-op lobbies will get a ton of use out of the animated skins, which stand out way more than the default free skins you earn from quest rewards. Second, new players who are just starting their first playthrough will get more value than anyone else, because the level-scaling SMG, XP boost, and golden keys will help you progress through the early game much faster than playing without the pack. Third, players who like to take short, low-stakes breaks between long farming runs will appreciate the extra gold drops, which let you earn enough in-game cash to try out fun, silly casual games in the Sanctuary arcade faster; we’ve spent plenty of 10-minute breaks between raid runs playing Rummy77 there when we needed to step away from intense combat for a minute. If you fall into any of these three groups, the pack’s low price point makes it an easy purchase to justify.
Common Pros and Cons to Consider Before Purchasing
After testing the pack for two weeks across multiple playstyles, we found a few clear benefits and drawbacks that most players don’t notice until after they buy it. On the plus side, the account-wide unlocks are a huge improvement over past Borderlands packs that locked items to a single character, so you don’t have to worry about wasting your money if you decide to switch to a new vault hunter halfway through your playthrough. The gilded SMG also has a unique perk that doesn’t exist on any other weapon in the base game, so it’s a genuinely exclusive item, not just a reskinned version of a common gun you can find anywhere. The only real downsides are small, but worth mentioning. First, the golden keys can only be used on the base game’s golden chest, so they don’t work on any special event chests that pop up during limited-time seasonal events. Second, the animated skin effects don’t show up in cutscenes, which is a bit of a bummer if you were hoping to see your gilded vault hunter during big story moments. These are minor issues for most players, but they’re worth knowing if those details matter to you.
How to Claim Your Gilded Glory Pack Items After Purchase
A lot of players run into confusion when they buy the pack and can’t find their items right away, so we’re breaking down the exact steps to claim everything without hassle. First, make sure you restart your game after purchasing the pack, whether you bought it through the in-game store or your platform’s digital storefront, because the content won’t show up until you refresh your account. Once you’re back in the game, head to the mail terminal in Sanctuary, where you’ll find all the cosmetic items, golden keys, and XP boost waiting for you to claim. The Gilded SMG will automatically scale to the level of the first character you open the mail on, so if you want a max-level version of the gun, make sure you open that specific mail on your highest level character first, don’t claim it on a low-level alt by mistake. If you accidentally claim the SMG on a low level character, don’t panic: you can get a level-scaled version for your other characters by visiting the in-game storage box, where a copy of the gun will be available for every character on your account to claim whenever you want. The XP boost activates as soon as you claim it from the mail, so you don’t have to do anything extra to get the extra XP for all your characters.
At the end of the day, the Borderlands 4 Gilded Glory Pack is one of the best value add-on packs Gearbox has released for the franchise to date, with enough useful, exclusive content to justify its low price for most regular players. You don’t need it to beat the game or enjoy any endgame content, but if you care about customizing your character, speeding up your level grind, or getting a unique exclusive weapon that stands out in co-op lobbies, it’s well worth picking up. If you’re still on the fence, you can always check community forums to see clips of the skins and weapon in action before you make your final call.