Following a prolonged period of silence from Gearbox, with only rumors circulating about Borderlands 4, the beloved looter-shooter game made a reappearance at Gamescom, sparking numerous fan theories regarding the upcoming series installment. At this point, very little is disclosed, as the teaser offered glimpses of familiar elements combined with fresh details that hint at a significant storyline to come. The Director’s Cut DLC for Borderlands 3 did confirm Lilith’s survival post-game, and the teaser for Borderlands 4 reinforces this by featuring her iconic fiery phoenix in the sky, indicating that she remains alive.