Gearbox Software has dropped a brand-new SHiFT code for Borderlands 4, rewarding players with a free Harlowe “Maliwannabee” skin after the community successfully completed the “Traunts Don’t Need a Reason” challenge. This marks yet another generous giveaway in the developer’s ongoing streak of free rewards for dedicated Vault Hunters, continuing the studio’s long-standing tradition of engaging the fanbase through events and SHiFT promotions.
The newly unlocked skin celebrates the community’s impressive feat of completing 571,670 Contracts as Harlowe, far surpassing the initial 350,000 goal. The challenge, which ran across all platforms, encouraged teamwork and character diversity while rewarding perseverance with a sleek, exclusive cosmetic.
🎮 Borderlands 4 Harlowe ‘Maliwannabee’ Skin SHiFT Code
🔑 Code: J96JT-BCXKT-C6JJ5-JTJBB-BZTXJ
🕓 Valid Until: December 31, 2030
Players can redeem this SHiFT code either through the in-game SHiFT menu or directly via the official SHiFT website. Once claimed, the “Maliwannabee” skin can be applied to Harlowe, giving her a striking new look that blends pale green and slate blue tones, accented with the Maliwan logo and a tactical pouch on her belt.
The skin’s design draws inspiration from Harlowe’s “Family Reunion” character short, which aired a few weeks prior to Borderlands 4’s launch. Interestingly, instead of following her original color scheme from the short, Gearbox opted to model this cosmetic after her brother Ephraim, creating a subtle yet lore-rich visual homage that fans of the series will appreciate.
🧟 More Events & Future Content for Borderlands 4
This SHiFT code drop arrives just ahead of Borderlands 4’s Halloween-themed mini-event, Horrors of Kairos, which will introduce new limited-time activities and balance updates. According to Gearbox, the upcoming patch will focus on adjusting extreme builds like Vex’s infinite bleed setup while enhancing melee-focused characters.
Following that, fans can look forward to the game’s first paid DLC, How Rush Saved Mercenary Day Bounty Pack, releasing on November 20. This expansion promises new missions, holiday-themed cosmetics, and an arsenal of unique loot for players to chase.
Although it’s unclear whether Gearbox plans to launch additional community challenges in the near future, the completion of this event means that every Vault Hunter now has a SHiFT skin inspired by their pre-release short. Many in the Borderlands community are now hoping for a future wave of more detailed customization options—like new head models and armor sets—rather than simple recolors.
For now, though, Vault Hunters can celebrate another win for the community — and show it off in style with Harlowe’s sleek new Maliwannabee outfit.
