Get ready to dive back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Gearbox's latest installment, Borderlands 4! Packed with psychos, vault hunters, and heaps of loot, this game promises to bring back the thrill of the series. Stay updated with the latest news and developments right here!
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Borderlands 4 News
2025
March 25
⚫︎ As the excitement builds for Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has a special treat for fans. He's released a SHiFT Code that's valid across all existing Borderlands games, offering 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. Use the code by March 27, 2025, to snag a total of 15 keys if you own all the games in the series.
Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code, Used to Get Legendary Weapons In Game, Valid Until March 27th (Game8)
February 13
⚫︎ The wait is over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing new vault hunters, innovative weapons, and the return of the beloved Psycho enemies.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Set for Late 2025 Release in New Release Date Trailer (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)
February 2
⚫︎ In an insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4 will strike a balance between the humor of Borderlands 2 and the original game's tone. He emphasized that as game design evolves, so too will Borderlands 4, promising a fresh yet familiar experience.
Read more: Borderlands 4's Tone Will Seemingly Be Less Like Borderlands 3 (The Gamer)
2024
December 13
⚫︎ Following a mysterious title reveal in August 2024, fans got a comprehensive look at Borderlands 4 with the release of the Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the fan-favorite Claptrap, all set against exciting gameplay footage.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Set for Late 2025 Release in New Release Date Trailer (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)
December 10
⚫︎ Gearbox president Randy Pitchford teased fans with the promise of "plenty of in-game footage" at Borderlands 4's reveal during The Game Awards. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that will bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and 4, setting the stage for an epic continuation.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Game Awards Reveal To Feature ‘A Lot Of In-Game Footage,’ Plus A Cinematic That Will Bridge Gap Between Borderlands 3 & 4 (PSU)
November 28
⚫︎ In a heartwarming story, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently battling cancer, had his wish granted to play Borderlands 4 early. Flown out to Gearbox’s studio, Caleb met the development team and got a firsthand experience of the upcoming looter shooter, which he described as "amazing" in a touching Reddit post.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)
