A new teaser trailer released via IGN introduces a character named Loveless, the Hacker, as a Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4 [1].

The reveal marks the first official look at the character intended for the game's second Story Pack. This addition expands the playable roster and provides a glimpse into the mechanical direction of the upcoming DLC content.

The teaser focuses on Loveless, presenting the character as a specialist in hacking. This role suggests a shift in combat dynamics, potentially introducing new ways to manipulate the environment or enemy behavior within the Borderlands universe [1].

Despite the official nature of the teaser, reports regarding the identity of the first DLC Vault Hunter vary across the industry. While the IGN trailer explicitly names Loveless, other reports from Windows Central describe the first DLC character as a gambling robot gunslinger [1].

Additional discrepancies exist regarding how this information surfaced. Some data-mining reports mentioned via Military.com suggested a new Vault Hunter was coming but did not identify the character as Loveless [1]. The IGN teaser serves as the primary source for the name and specific archetype of the hacker.

Gearbox has not released further details regarding the specific abilities or the release date for Story Pack 2. The trailer serves as a promotional tool to build anticipation for the expanded narrative, and gameplay options available in the sequel [1].

“The new Vault Hunter is 'Loveless, the Hacker'”

The contradiction between the official teaser and previous leaks suggests a staggered release of characters for Borderlands 4. If both the robot gunslinger and Loveless are authentic, Gearbox is likely planning multiple distinct character drops across different DLC packs, rather than a single addition.