Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready for another wild adventure on Pandora with Gearbox's latest installment, Borderlands 4! This game brings back the beloved psychos, vault hunters, and endless loot that fans have come to love. Dive in to discover the latest updates and developments!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As the excitement builds for Borderlands 4's September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. Redeem this code to snag 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. Valid until March 27, 2025, players with all Borderlands games can unlock a total of 15 keys!

Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code, Used to Get Legendary Weapons In Game, Valid Until March 27th (Game8)

February 13

⚫︎ Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The reveal came through a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters, fresh weaponry, and 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 insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will be reminiscent of the original game. This evolution in game design reflects the franchise's growth over time.

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 unveiled a massive content showcase with its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the ever-popular Claptrap, along with tantalizing glimpses of gameplay.

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 that Borderlands 4's upcoming reveal at The Game Awards would feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that would bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and 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

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan fighting cancer, lived out his dream by playing Borderlands 4 early. In an emotional Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his journey to Gearbox's studio, where he met the team and experienced the game firsthand.

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