Borderlands 4 is packed with hidden secrets, pop culture references, and hilarious developer jokes. From rare legendary weapons and unique reload animations to secret dialogues and quirky Easter eggs, surprises await at every turn. This guide covers 27 essential Easter eggs, helping players uncover movie, game, and franchise nods while fully enjoying the game’s playful, irreverent humor.
All 27 Easter Eggs in Borderlands 4
Here’s a list of all the Easter Eggs you can find in Borderlands 4:
1. American Psycho Key Card
In the No Place Like Home side quest, players can find a key card with the description, “Oh my god, it even has a watermark.” This small but clever detail is often missed and serves as a subtle nod to American Psycho.
2. Tannis Riding a Fish
This Easter egg is located behind hidden barrels, which must be shot in the specific order of corrosive → cryo → fire → lightning → radiation. Triggering this sequence rewards players with a spectacular hidden show and a classic appearance by Tannis.
3. Clap Trap Batman
During one of the late-game side quests, you can trigger this Easter egg by calling Clap Trap for the Clap Signal. This is a humorous nod to Batman, with Clap Trap intentionally portrayed as obnoxious, staying true to the franchise’s long-running joke about his annoyingly persistent personality.
4. Noisy Cricket Pistol
This Easter egg can be found as a random legendary weapon drop and is a direct reference to Men in Black, specifically the tiny gun used by Will Smith. Its special feature is that it knocks back enemies just like in the movie, perfectly replicating the film’s iconic effect.
5. YouTuber JP – Tub Grub Easter Egg
In the tallest building in Plunford, players can discover a room featuring the letters JP and a bathtub full of drinks. This is a playful reference to streamer It’s Me JP and his running joke about the fictional business “Tub Grub.”
6. Clap Trap Audio Settings Easter Egg
You can trigger this Easter egg by lowering Clap Trap’s volume in the advanced audio settings. When you do, Clap Trap protests, saying, “Help. I’m being silenced. You’re just jealous.” If you turn his volume back up, he responds with his classic “Clap Trap supremacy” dialogue.
7. Legendary Weapons from Moxy
At Moxy’s Bar, players can unlock rare legendary weapons by donating $1,000 repeatedly. One notable example is the Cold Shoulder assault rifle, which features a quote directly from Home Alone 2: “You’ve been smooching with everybody.”
8. Sideshow Gun
This legendary weapon features a unique juggler mechanic, where keeping items in the air refills your ammo. Additionally, each gunshot produces whimsical, carnival-like dink sounds, adding a playful twist to combat.
9. Breeding Daisy – Thresher Puppet Helmet
In the Breeding Daisy side quest, after helping a local farmer with two threshers, you are instructed to play jazz music. Completing this sequence rewards players with a humorous thresher sock puppet helmet, which can be worn on your vault hunter’s head.
10. Embracer’s Bluff Town
Located in the top left of the map, this Easter egg is a satirical take on the Embracer Group and their infamous business practices. Inside the rundown village, players will encounter a talking toilet named Genevieve, along with an NPC who humorously mocks Embracer’s corporate control.
11. Dunk Watson – Space Jam Reference
During the Welcome to the Jam side quest, players can encounter Dunk Watson flying through space, a playful tribute to Space Jam. In a humorous touch, Penelopey Streams interviews Dunk about his decades-long slam, adding personality and lore to the encounter.
12. Shammy Shack – REDRUM2 License Plate
At Shammy Shack, a quirky side character’s home, players can spot a license plate reading “REDRUM2,” a clear reference to The Shining. It’s a subtle nod that fans of classic horror will appreciate.
13. Skeptical Sam – Flat Planet Quest
During the Skeptical Sam side quest, players must prove that the planet is round. Sam brings up conspiracy theories in humorous dialogue, and sending balloons into orbit triggers his classic response: “What do you know? Looks like I’ve been right the entire time, per usual.” A secret ending occurs if the player stays on the platform with him, leading to a hidden chest.
14. Genevieve – Talking Toilet
Genevieve, a boss from Borderlands 3, appears as a talking toilet in Embracer’s Bluff. During interactions with Clap Trap, she references past events and provides amusing, combat AI dialogue, highlighting the franchise’s irreverent humor.
15. Itty Bitty Kitty Committee Weapon Skin
Players may discover a weapon skin called the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, a reference to Bridesmaids. It’s a fun Easter egg for fans of the film and adds a touch of pop culture to the game.
16. Vault Hunter’s Choice Award Skins
Players can unlock the Vault Hunter’s Choice Award skins for both their character and Echo Robot. This Easter egg parodies the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, covering characters in slime and mimicking the network’s iconic logo.
17. Rogue Developer Terminals
Exploring the map, players may find terminals with humorous “fake coding” messages left by a rogue developer. Messages include jokes about Pi, programming, and personal notes, offering a glimpse into the developers’ playful side.
18. Vend of the Line Side Quest – Legendary Weapon $1 & Jukebox
In the Vend of the Line side quest, players can unlock a legendary weapon for just $1 by activating the power to the vending machine. Nearby, a hidden jukebox plays a track exclusive to this quest, originally from Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel DLC.
19. Vex Skill Tree – Shot to Go
In Vex’s skill tree, the “Shot to Go” ability features the description “R-E-L-O-AYYOHH-D,” which serves as a subtle tribute to a famous singer. It’s a small but clever hidden reference for observant players.
20. Clap Trap Bikini Photos
In the first safe house captured, the walls are decorated with photos of Clap Trap at the beach, wearing a bikini. It’s a cheeky visual Easter egg that fans can spot if they look closely.
21. Rare Enemy Names – Overwatch Easter Egg
While fighting the Order forces, nearly all enemies are named some variation of “Watchman.” However, there is a very slim chance that one enemy will be renamed “Overwatch,” a rare nod to the popular game.
22. Unique Weapon Reload Animations
Many weapons in Borderlands 4 have a small chance of displaying unique reload animations, offering a quirky and entertaining twist on standard combat mechanics.
23. AFK NPC Easter Eggs
Even when players are AFK in safe houses, NPCs may begin performing unusual actions such as infinite jumping jacks or dancing, adding life and humor to the game world.
24. Marcus Bobbleheads
Across the map, there are 200 hidden Marcus bobbleheads. Collecting them all provides a special reward, though their extreme concealment makes finding them a significant challenge.
25. Idolator’s Noose – Gut Punch
At Idolator’s Noose, players can overhear Psychos mourning the character Gut Punch, with unique dialogue capturing his memorable presence.
26. Jazz Music References
Fans of the Jackpot DLC from Borderlands 3 may recognize songs by Digby Vermouth, which can still be played in the jukebox during certain quests in Borderlands 4.
27. Star Wars Reference – Drone Ranger
During the Drone Ranger side quest, NPCs humorously echo the famous Star Wars line: “These aren’t the droids we’re looking for,” adding a playful sci-fi reference.
Tips for Discovering Easter Eggs
- Explore thoroughly: Most Easter eggs are hidden in small corners or behind side quests.
- Interact with NPCs: Conversations may unlock secret dialogue or trigger unique events.
- Experiment with weapons and objects: Unique reload animations or special effects can trigger hidden humor.
Whether you’re hunting legendary loot, enjoying pop culture references, or uncovering developer jokes, this guide ensures you won’t miss a single hidden gem.
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