Gearbox is diving back into the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, promising fans more psychos, vault hunters, and a sea of loot! Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this eagerly anticipated game.
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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 released a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, totaling up to 15 keys if you own all the titles. Don't miss out—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
⚫︎ The wait is finally over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with an exciting release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters, fresh 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 a revealing interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights on the game's direction. He explained that while Borderlands 4 will retain the humor reminiscent of Borderlands 2, its overall tone will echo the original Borderlands, evolving with the art of game design.
Read more: Borderlands 4's Tone Will Seemingly Be Less Like Borderlands 3 (The Gamer)
2024
December 13
⚫︎ Following the title reveal in August 2024, fans got a massive content reveal with the Official First Look Trailer for Borderlands 4. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all set against stunning 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 that the upcoming reveal at The Game Awards would showcase "plenty of in-game footage" for Borderlands 4. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that will seamlessly bridge the narrative 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
⚫︎ In a heartwarming story, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently battling cancer, got to live out his dream. He was flown to Gearbox's studio, where he met the development team and got an early look at Borderlands 4. Caleb shared his amazing experience in a heartfelt Reddit post on November 26.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)
