Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Dive into the latest updates and thrilling developments for Borderlands 4, Gearbox's newest adventure on the chaotic planet of Pandora, filled with psychos, vault hunters, and heaps of loot. Stay tuned to discover what's new and exciting about this much-anticipated game!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for the September release of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has sweetened the wait with a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, valid until March 27, 2025. If you own all the games, you're looking at a whopping 15 keys!

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 launch 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 iconic 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 exclusive chat with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights on the game's direction. He revealed that Borderlands 4 will blend the humor of Borderlands 2 with the tone of the original game, evolving the series in a way that honors its roots while pushing forward.

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, Borderlands 4 has now unveiled a comprehensive content showcase in its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduces new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all set against the backdrop of 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 has teased that the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards will be packed with in-game footage. Additionally, fans can expect a cinematic sequence that will seamlessly bridge the narrative between Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 4.

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, Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan fighting cancer, was granted early access to Borderlands 4. In a touching Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his incredible experience at Gearbox's studio, where he met the team and got a firsthand taste of the game.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)