By Emily Johnson | Sep 17, 2025
How the Glitch Affects World Boss FightsWorld Bosses, or Rift Bosses, appear in the open world through rifts that become domes once triggered. These are unique, one-time encounters, unlike repeatable story bosses from Moxxi's Big Encore. Players are locked inside a dome for the fight, but if they leave its boundary or are defeated, the battle ends with no option to retry. In one clip shared by a player, the Callous Harbinger of Annihilating Death in the Coastal Bonescape despawned just as it was about to be defeated, after the player briefly backed out of range to dodge an attack. Many fans suggested that a short warning or countdown should appear when nearing the edge, while others proposed making the dome a solid barrier so the fight cannot end prematurely.
Other Concerns and Developer Response
The issue comes amid broader feedback about Borderlands 4's launch. Some players have experienced glitches, such as disappearing skill points or builds that exploit infinite damage, while others have raised concerns over performance on PCs. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has defended the game as a "premium game for premium gamers," noting that older systems may struggle despite meeting the listed requirements. Community members, however, continue to push for improvements, particularly to the handling of high-stakes World Boss battles to avoid losing hard-earned Legendary loot.
