Borderlands The Hunt returns with a Twitch Drop

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

Participants begin with fresh characters, pursue Legendary gear, and farm bosses as they work through the event lists. The quickest players to finish those lists will be named Borderlands Community Hunt Champions. Registration is currently open, and newcomers do not need prior Hunt experience to take part.

Charity progress and the new Twitch reward

The organisers report that the Borderlands Community Fundraising Team raised more than $118,000 for St. Jude in May. Since The Hunt began, its charitable donations have passed $750,000.

2K Foundations and Gearbox will also match donations made to the current Hunt, up to the amount of last year’s record. According to the announcement, that could take the total raised for St. Jude beyond $230,000.

A new Twitch Drop is available alongside the event for Borderlands 4. The reward is “The Horns” Vault Hunter Head, which can be used by every Vault Hunter in the game. To unlock it, players need to link their SHiFT and Twitch accounts, then watch a Borderlands 4 stream with Drops enabled for at least 30 minutes between November 6 and 15. The reward must be claimed on Twitch within 24 hours.

An internet connection is required, together with a SHiFT account linked both to Twitch and to the platform account used for Borderlands 4. The item is delivered in-game once Borderlands 4 is launched and the relevant SHiFT account is linked. Only one redemption is available per SHiFT account.

What this means if you are considering a purchase

The Hunt itself is listed for Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3, and Borderlands 4; Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is not named among the event games. Players looking to add that entry to their Steam library can check the Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel product page. Review the current price and product details on the listing.

For the Twitch Drop, owning a game alone is not enough. The reward is for Borderlands 4 and depends on watching an eligible stream, linking the required accounts, and claiming it through Twitch. Those who do not want to enter the competitive Hunt can still follow participating streamers and support their St. Jude PLAY LIVE fundraising campaigns.