Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready to dive back into the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, Gearbox's latest adventure filled with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot! Stay up-to-date 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 release in September, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, unlocks 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. If you own all the games, you can enjoy 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

⚫︎ After months of teasing, Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4: September 23, 2025. The announcement came with an official trailer on the game's YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, 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 exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that Borderlands 4 will feature humor reminiscent of Borderlands 2, while maintaining the overall tone of the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will reflect this growth.

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's content was showcased in an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all accompanied by 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 hinted at the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards, promising "plenty of in-game footage." He also teased a cinematic sequence designed to 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 battling cancer, had his dream fulfilled when he was given early access to play Borderlands 4. In an emotional Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his experience at Gearbox's studio, meeting the development team, and getting a firsthand look at the new looter shooter.

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