Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is taking fans back to Pandora with Borderlands 4, filled with the familiar charm of psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot! Dive into the latest updates and developments of this highly anticipated game.

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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 special SHiFT Code for all current Borderlands titles. This code grants players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, and with the code valid until March 27, 2025, it's a golden opportunity to snag up to 15 keys if you own the entire series.

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 over! 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 new vault hunters, innovative weapons, and the return of 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 insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4 aims to strike a balance between the humor of Borderlands 2 and the original game's tone. Nichlson emphasized the evolving nature of game design and how Borderlands 4 will reflect this progression.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following the enigmatic title reveal in August 2024, fans were treated to a comprehensive look at Borderlands 4 through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the beloved Claptrap, all woven into exciting gameplay sequences.

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 fans about Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards, promising a showcase of "plenty of in-game footage" alongside a cinematic that would 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

⚫︎ In a heartwarming turn of events, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is battling cancer, had his dream fulfilled by playing Borderlands 4 early. Caleb shared his incredible experience on Reddit after being flown to Gearbox’s studio to meet the development team and get a firsthand look at the game.

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