The recent PAX East event gave fans an exciting new look at Borderlands 4, showcasing numerous improvements that address feedback from previous installments. While Borderlands 3 received generally positive reviews, Gearbox Software has clearly listened to player concerns and implemented significant upgrades to the loot and co-op systems.

As reported by PCGamesN, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford announced a complete overhaul of the co-op lobby system. The new interface promises easier navigation, and players can now join ongoing sessions at any point without needing to coordinate specific meeting locations. This improvement benefits online players while maintaining the beloved split-screen multiplayer option that has been a series staple.

One of the most welcome additions is the fast-travel to friends feature. In Borderlands 4's expansive (though not fully open) world, players can now instantly reunite with their party members regardless of location. This eliminates frustrating backtracking when teammates get separated during exploration.

The introduction of level scaling ensures that players of different levels can team up without lower-level characters feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, the new instanced loot system prevents conflicts over weapon drops, as each player receives their own personalized loot.