Participate in the Airship World Event, complete the list of objectives you are assigned, and win rewards as well as a trophy.

The Airship World Event in Borderlands 4 is a great challenge that allows you to engage in killing more enemies. There will be a time limit in which you need to eliminate as many targets as possible, destroy cargo, and complete objectives to make the most out of the event. A tracking system is in place to record your destruction value, which will help determine the rewards you are entitled to.
Let us now explore the AIrship World Event in Borderlands 4 and the rewards you can win.
Airship World Event Overview in Borderlands 4

After you complete the ‘A Lot to Process’ mission, Kairos will allot three new missions for each region. Complete the One Fall Swoop and Rush the Gate missions to trigger the unlocking of the Airship World Event.
The goal of the event is simple: cause absolute carnage in the least amount of time. If you happen to die during the event, you will automatically respawn in a nearby area. The event will continue seamlessly from there until all four airships arrive and the time runs out. Each incoming airship will bring its own objectives and chests.
You must complete each of these to maximize your rewards at the end of the event. Use the yellow tractor beam to make your way to the airship. Be sure to escape the airship before the timer runs out, as failing to do so will kill you and strip you of any money you collected. Leave the airship with enough time to spare instead of being too greedy.
Airship Timer and objectives
Here is a list of the four airships and their specific timers and objectives.
Airships | Time before destruction | Objectives |
---|---|---|
First Airship | 1 minute and 20 seconds | Destroy as many enemies and cargoes as you can |
Second Airship | 2 minutes and 30 seconds | Release a prisoner Unlock the treasure door |
Third Airship | 2 minutes and 30 seconds | Unlock three armory doors Eliminate the heavy order reinforcements |
Fourth Airship | 2 minutes and 30 seconds | The self-destruct button is activated Collect the red chest towards the end |
Reward Tier

Based on the overall destruction you cause, you will receive one of the tier rewards.
Reward Tier | Destruction value |
---|---|
Bronze | 350 |
Silver | 500 |
Gold | 750 |
Platinum | 1000 |
Using splash weapons is useful given the amount of damage they can do in a single shot. Also, pay attention to the warnings given by the commanders to avoid deaths. If you successfully complete the Airship World Event, you will receive the Reverse Abduction Achievement/Trophy.
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