Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing back the beloved psychos, vault hunters, and heaps of loot! Stay tuned for the latest updates and developments on this exciting new installment.

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for Borderlands 4's September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released 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 could snag up to 15 keys in total!

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 officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, 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 an exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into Borderlands 4's tone. He mentioned that the humor will echo Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands, reflecting the evolution of game design 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 is set to unveil a wealth of content with its Official First Look Trailer. Expect to see new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the fan-favorite 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 teased that Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards will feature extensive in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that will 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, had his dream fulfilled when he got early access to Borderlands 4. In a touching Reddit post on November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the development team, and playing the eagerly awaited looter shooter.

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