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"Borderlands 4 Release Date Advances to April 2025, State of Play Confirmed"

Author:Kristen Update:May 01,2025

April 2025 State of Play for Borderlands 4 Only Confirmed as Release Date Moves Up

Get ready, fans! Borderlands 4 is set to take center stage with its very own PlayStation State of Play today. Dive into the details below to discover what's in store during the livestream and the exciting news about its launch date.

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Borderlands 4 Gets Own PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will be featured in a dedicated State of Play today. In a tweet on April 29, PlayStation revealed that the Borderlands 4 State of Play will air on April 30 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM BST / 11 PM CEST. You can catch the stream on PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Here’s a handy timetable for viewers around the world:

During this eagerly anticipated live stream, Gearbox Software developers will delve into details about the upcoming FPS sequel to the beloved Borderlands series. According to a PlayStation.blog post dated April 29, expect over 20 minutes of "developer-guided gameplay, including missions, killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, new and returning characters, and more."

Launch Date Moved to September 12

Hot on the heels of the State of Play announcement, Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford shared a surprising update via a now-deleted Twitter (X) video on April 29. He revealed that Borderlands 4's launch date has been moved up to September 12. Pitchford quickly followed up with another post, explaining that he had shared the news prematurely and would repost soon.

In his video, Pitchford expressed enthusiasm about the development progress, stating that "everything’s going kinda the best scenario," which prompted the decision to advance the launch date. Initially, during PlayStation’s February State of Play, Borderlands 4 was slated for a September 23 release. However, the game's official Twitter (X) account confirmed the new date, stating, "After careful consideration–along with A LOT of meetings, playtestings, and incredible development work–we have made the monumental decision to MOVE UP THE LAUNCH DATE OF BORDERLANDS 4 to SEPTEMBER 12."

April 2025 State of Play for Borderlands 4 Only Confirmed as Release Date Moves Up

Gearbox Software is committed to delivering what they promise to be the greatest Borderlands game yet. With the launch date now closer than originally planned, fans can look forward to exploring the new planet of Kairos sooner than expected.

Borderlands 4 is set to launch on September 12, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Stay tuned to our site for the latest updates on the game!