Borderlands 4 Abduction Injunction Bug Fix Guide
The Abduction Injunction side mission in Borderlands 4 can sometimes bug out, leaving players stuck with missing Wildhorns or incomplete objectives. Since this is one of the earlier side missions, hitting a progression block here can be extra frustrating. This guide covers how to complete the quest normally and what to do if it bugs.
How to Complete Abduction Injunction
Abduction Injunction is found in the Fadefields region, inside the Coastal Bonescape area. Wildhorn Jenny gives you the quest after Main Mission 2: Recruitment Drive.
The mission steps are:
Check Herd: Approach the Wildhorn herd to trigger the first abduction.
Follow Order Ship: Chase the ship west, then north, until it cages Wildhorns.
Free Abducted Beasts: Shoot the chains on three cages to release them.
Kill Order Captors: Clear enemies in the camp and on the bridge above.
Talk to Beast: Speak to Gorman to end the mission.
Rewards include XP, money, and story progression for side content.
Abduction Injunction Bug Fixes
The most common issues reported are:
Herd does not trigger the abduction.
Ship flies away but no quest marker appears.
Beasts are missing or cages cannot be broken.
Talking to Gorman does not register.
Workarounds and fixes:
Reload checkpoint: Pause, quit, and reload your save. This usually resets the herd or cages.
Leave and re-enter zone: Travel to another area, then return to Coastal Bonescape. The ship and herd often respawn correctly.
Kill remaining enemies: Sometimes a single enemy hiding on the bridge prevents progression. Make sure the entire camp is cleared.
Reset mission: If nothing else works, abandon the mission from your log and pick it up again from Wildhorn Jenny.
These steps resolve most progression issues without losing your save data.
Final Blurb
Abduction Injunction can feel rough if the Wildhorn herd or cages bug, but reloading, resetting enemies, or restarting the mission usually fixes it. Clear the area, free the beasts, and talk to Gorman to finish the quest without further issues.
FAQ
Why won’t the herd trigger in Borderlands 4 Abduction Injunction?
This happens if the event doesn’t load. Reload your checkpoint or leave and re-enter Coastal Bonescape.
How do I free abducted beasts if cages don’t open?
Aim at the chains holding the cages. If they don’t break, reload or reset the mission from Wildhorn Jenny.
Why can’t I talk to Gorman at the end?
Make sure every captor enemy in the camp and on the bridge is dead. If Gorman still won’t talk, reset from your checkpoint.
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