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 updated with the latest news and developments on this exciting new installment.

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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 shared a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys and is valid until March 27, 2025. Players can use it across each Borderlands game separately, potentially unlocking up to 15 keys if they own all titles.

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 launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came via a release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, which also showcased snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh weapons, and the return of the classic 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's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while the game's overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and Borderlands 4 will reflect this evolution.

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. This trailer promises new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the fan-favorite Claptrap, all showcased alongside 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 was given 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)