Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, packed with psychos, vault hunters, and heaps of loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this eagerly awaited game!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ In anticipation of Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, and it's valid until March 27, 2025. If you own all the Borderlands titles, you can score 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 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 hunters, 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 chat with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shed light on the game's tone and humor. He revealed that Borderlands 4 will strike a balance, leaning towards the humor of Borderlands 2 while maintaining the overall tone of the original Borderlands. He emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will reflect that growth.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a teaser in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is set to unveil a massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. The trailer promises to introduce 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 has hinted that the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards will feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also teased a cinematic sequence that will serve as a bridge between Borderlands 3 and the new installment.

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 Borderlands 4. In a touching Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the development team, and playing the game before its official release.

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