How to Modify Vehicles in Borderlands 4 (Hyper Drives, Skins, and Variants)

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Incorporating a feature that allows players to call a vehicle anywhere within Borderlands 4 is an ideal enhancement for the game’s shift towards an open-world setting. The expansive Kairos offers plenty of ground to cover on foot, but hopping onto a hover bike will undoubtedly save time (and provide a sleek, exhilarating experience).

In the same vein as previous Borderlands games, players have a great deal of flexibility when customizing their Digirunners. This guide delves into all the modification options available in Borderlands 4, covering everything from aesthetic adjustments to the introduction of Hover Drives that influence the overall feel of your vehicles.

How to Customize Vehicles in Borderlands 4

After gaining the ability to hail rides from anywhere, it turns out that the traditional Catch-a-Ride stations are no longer essential. This change also implies that you can no longer personalize vehicles at terminals. However, now you have the convenience of modifying your Digirunner directly from the ECHO Menu. Look for the Customization button next to the SDU button, which houses all your unlocked cosmetics.

You can view all of your vehicle-related options in the Vehicles tab of the Customizations menu.

How to Unlock New Vehicles in Borderlands 4

In contrast to previous games within the series, currently, players can select only the Digirunner as their vehicle option. These single-occupant hover bikes are armed with machine guns and rocket pods. The game offers several types of Digirunners, which you can obtain by either completing missions or advancing your Vault Hunter characters to level 50.

Completing challenges and quests will grant you access to custom paint jobs that can be applied across all types of vehicles.

What are Hover Drives in Borderlands 4?

As a enthusiast, I’ve discovered that the speed and agility of my Digirunner largely depend on the Hover Drives. If you find yourself yearning for a smoother or faster ride, consider swapping out your current Hover Drives. You can find these performance boosters in the Vehicles section of the Customization menu. Rest assured, switching them won’t alter the appearance of your beloved Digirunner.

Every Hover Drive varies in its statistical allocation. To illustrate, the Jakobs Hover Drive showcases superior handling as compared to most others, however, it lags behind in Speed, Acceleration, and Boost capabilities.

How to Unlock & Level Up Hover Drives

Instead of earning benefits based on aesthetic modifications for vehicles, Hover Drives offer loyalty incentives tied to your preferred weapon manufacturer. The more frequently you use weapons from a particular brand, the greater the loyalty rewards you accumulate. Over time, these rewards will eventually grant you access to the specific Hover Drive linked with that manufacturer’s lineup.

With each subsequent reward for loyalty, you’ll gain access to more advanced models of Hover Drives from that particular brand. Remember to frequently visit the Hover Drive menu to monitor your advancement in levels.

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2025-09-12 21:36