Get ready for another wild ride on Pandora with Borderlands 4, Gearbox's latest addition to the iconic looter-shooter series! Packed with the usual suspects—psychos, vault hunters, and a mountain of loot—Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a thrilling sequel. Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and developments right here!
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Borderlands 4 News
2025
March 25
⚫︎ In anticipation of Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared an exciting SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys and is valid until March 27, 2025. Players can use this code in each Borderlands game separately, totaling up to 15 keys if you own all the games in the series.
February 13
⚫︎ After months of teasing, Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4—set for September 23, 2025. This announcement came with an exciting release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, featuring snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters, weapons, and the return of the classic Psycho enemies.
February 2
⚫︎ In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into the tone of Borderlands 4. He mentioned that the humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will lean more towards the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will continue to evolve.
Read more: Borderlands 4's Tone Will Seemingly Be Less Like Borderlands 3 (The Gamer)
2024
December 13
⚫︎ Following a vague title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is set to showcase a massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. The trailer promises to introduce new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the fan-favorite Claptrap, accompanied by gameplay footage.
December 10
⚫︎ Gearbox president Randy Pitchford hinted at an upcoming reveal for Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards, promising "plenty of in-game footage." He also teased a cinematic sequence that will bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 4.
November 28
⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan battling cancer, had his dream come true when he got early access to Borderlands 4. In a heartfelt Reddit post, Caleb shared his experience of being flown out to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the development team, and playing the game firsthand.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)
