Borderlands 4 players hit Rafa milestone – SHiFT skin unlocked

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Borderlands 4 players have finished the Rafa-themed YOLT Community Challenge, posting 23,405,337 Second Winds. The milestone triggers an in-game cosmetic reward for the Exo-Soldier. A time-limited SHiFT code grants a Rafa-specific skin, with standard redemption limits in place. The studio also flagged the next wave of Community Challenges and teased a newly revealed Vault Hunter arriving via post-launch content. All details below are drawn from the official announcement.

Community feat by the numbers

The YOLT challenge focused on Rafa’s ability to bounce back in combat, tracking total Second Winds earned by the community. Players accumulated 23,405,337 Second Winds, meeting the goal tied to Rafa’s character short and clearing the path for a cosmetic reward.

Reward details – what the SHiFT code unlocks

Completing the challenge unlocks the “Savings Savior” Vault Hunter skin for Rafa. The official SHiFT code is: TZXT3-XJXCB-CXBJW-BTTJT-9SK6B. The code can be redeemed once per SHiFT account and must be used by December 31, 2030. Standard prerequisites apply – Borderlands 4, a SHiFT account, and an internet connection are required.

What’s next for Vault Hunters

Community Challenges with skin rewards are planned for Vex, Amon, and Harlowe in the coming weeks. Separately, the studio highlighted the Tokyo Game Show 2025 reveal of C4SH – the first of two new Vault Hunters planned as part of paid Story Pack DLCs. Release timings for these Story Packs are yet to be announced.

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Watch the character short

The YOLT theme references Rafa’s character short. Official video link:

Quick reference – Community Challenge snapshot

The table below consolidates the core facts from the official post for easy tracking. Use it to confirm the exact totals, reward, and timelines.

Final takeaway – why it matters

The finished challenge gives Rafa players a free cosmetic with a clear deadline and redemption rules, and signals more community goals on the way. If you main a different Vault Hunter, keep an eye out – Vex, Amon, and Harlowe are next in line, with broader roster expansion teased via C4SH in upcoming Story Packs.