Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready, vault hunters! Gearbox is back with Borderlands 4, diving into the chaotic world of Pandora once again. With an array of psychos, new vault hunters, and mountains of loot, the excitement is building. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this much-anticipated sequel!

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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 shared a generous SHiFT Code for all current Borderlands games. Redeem this code to snag 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, totaling up to 15 keys if you own them all. Hurry, the code is valid until March 27, 2025!

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

February 13

⚫︎ After months of anticipation, Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4: September 23, 2025. The announcement came via an official trailer on the game's YouTube channel, featuring snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters, 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 interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that Borderlands 4's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while the game's overall tone will lean closer to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and so too will Borderlands 4.

Read more: Borderlands 4's Tone Will Seemingly Be Less Like Borderlands 3 (The Gamer)

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a cryptic title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is set for a major content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. Expect new Vault Hunters, formidable antagonists, and the return of the beloved Claptrap, all showcased with thrilling 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 hinted that the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards will feature extensive in-game footage. Fans can also anticipate a cinematic sequence that will bridge the narrative gap 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

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan battling cancer, recently lived out his dream by playing Borderlands 4 early. In a moving Reddit post, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox's studio, meeting the development team, and diving into the game.

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