Borderlands 4 A Lot to Process Bugged | Guide & Fix
A Lot to Process is the fourth main mission in Borderlands 4, but many players have run into bugs while trying to finish it. The quest sometimes stalls on objectives like “Release Meat” or “Escape with Zadra.” This guide covers every step of the mission, explains where bugs happen, and shows how to work around them so you can keep progressing.
How to Start A Lot to Process
You unlock this mission after finishing the third story quest, Down and Outbound. Head to Outbounders HQ in The Howl to meet Conway and accept the job. Recommended level is around 5. Rewards include XP, cash, Eridium, a Rare Shotgun, the “Fought the Law Vault Hunter Style,” and a Gloss Vehicle Paintjob.
Walkthrough Steps
Reach the Order Scientist’s Home
Follow the quest marker to the house. When you arrive, turn around and climb onto the cabin behind it. Do a double jump, then smash through the roof using the ground pound (hold Circle on PlayStation, B on Xbox, or CTRL on PC). Inside, shoot the red tank to remove the barrier.
Find the Scientist
Head inside the house. Destroy turrets along the way. Go upstairs and through the top door to trigger a cutscene.
Kill Reinforcements
After the cutscene, enemies rush the area. Clear them out before moving forward.
Reach the Meat Processing Plant
Follow the marker to the plant. Once inside, drop down into the lower area. Shoot the lock on the container to trigger dialogue.
Override Shower Controls
Go into the nearby control room and press the switch. Exit, jump down, and use your grappling hook to release the meat.
Bug Warning – Release Meat
Some players report the meat not dropping, which stalls the quest. Fix: reload your save and repeat from the last checkpoint, or have a co-op host trigger the lever.
Enter the Plant and Find Zadra
After the meat drops, you’ll be teleported deeper inside. Climb the wall opposite, crawl through the vent, and drop into Zadra’s room. Speak with her when the door opens.
Escape With Zadra
Follow Zadra until she pauses. Defeat all enemies in each section. She will move again after each wave.
Bug Warning – Escape With Zadra
Zadra sometimes freezes at a door. Fix: push her with melee, fast travel back to HQ, or rejoin in co-op. If she remains stuck, reload the mission checkpoint.
Activate Elevator and Reach Roof
After clearing enemies, enter the elevator with Zadra. Ride it up, then drop down onto the roof area.
Collect Teleporter Parts
Defeat enemies to gather Control Circuits and Transponder Packs. These drop randomly.
Kill Reinforcements and Install Parts
Clear the remaining enemies, then interact with the center machine to install the teleporter.
Destroy the Oppressor
A flying enemy called the Oppressor spawns. Focus fire on weak points and keep moving to avoid its AoE attacks.
Find Zadra’s Lab
Follow the marker into the nearby mountain. Run through enemies until you reach the lab. Talk to Zadra to complete the quest.
Final Blurb
The A Lot to Process quest can be frustrating due to bugs, but knowing the trouble spots helps. If Zadra won’t move or the meat won’t drop, reload from checkpoint or switch to co-op. Once complete, you’ll unlock the next story mission, One Fell Swoop, and continue your hunt across Kairos.
FAQ
Why is the meat not dropping in A Lot to Process?
It’s a bug with the release lever. Reload the checkpoint or have another player trigger it in co-op.
What if Zadra won’t move during Escape With Zadra?
Melee her to push forward, fast travel back and return, or reload the checkpoint. In co-op, the host usually resets her AI correctly.
Can you skip the bugged sections?
No. Both the meat release and Zadra escort must trigger to progress. Reloading or co-op hosting is the only reliable workaround.
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