Borderlands The Hunt returns with a Borderlands 4 Twitch Drop

The Borderlands community has launched another edition of The Hunt, a charity-focused scavenger challenge spanning Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3, and Borderlands 4. The event runs from November 6 until November 15, 2026 and supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Players begin with fresh characters and pursue Legendary items through regular play and boss farming. The quickest participants to finish their target lists will earn the Community Hunt Champion title. Registration is open, and newcomers are welcome: previous Hunt experience is not required.

The challenge, donations, and the Twitch reward

According to the Borderlands Community Fundraising Team, its May effort brought in more than $118,000 for St. Jude. Since The Hunt began, charitable contributions connected to the event have passed $750,000.

2K Foundations and Gearbox have said they will match donations made to The Hunt, up to the level of last year’s record. The organizers state that this could take the total raised for St. Jude beyond $230,000. The initiative also follows the recently announced milestone of 100 million Borderlands units sold.

Taking part in the item hunt is not the only way to support the campaign. Viewers can follow participating Twitch streamers and contribute to their St. Jude PLAY LIVE fundraising campaigns instead. Anyone planning to compete should review the event rules and registration process before starting.

A separate Twitch Drop is available for Borderlands 4. Watching a Drops-enabled Borderlands 4 stream for at least 30 minutes between November 6 and 15 unlocks The Horns Vault Hunter Head. The cosmetic can be used by every Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4. The Twitch reward must be claimed within 24 hours.

What to consider before picking up a game

The Hunt includes Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3, and Borderlands 4, but the Twitch Drop itself is a Borderlands 4 item. To redeem it, players need an internet connection, a SHiFT account, and a Twitch account linked to SHiFT. The SHiFT account must also be connected to the platform account used for Borderlands 4. One redemption is allowed per SHiFT account, and the item is delivered in-game after Borderlands 4 is launched with the relevant linked account.

For players looking at Borderlands 2 as their entry point to the Hunt, Bazelio lists Borderlands 2 (Steam Gift). Check the product format and listing terms before ordering to make sure they fit your intended way of playing and the event requirements. The current price is shown on the product page.