Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox Software is set to thrill fans once again with their latest venture back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4. This upcoming release promises psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments right here!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As the excitement builds for Borderlands 4's release this September, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. Players can redeem this code for 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys. Valid until March 27, 2025, this code can be used across each Borderlands game, allowing for a total of 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

⚫︎ After months of teasing, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, featuring snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, innovative 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 revealed that the humor in Borderlands 4 will echo the style of Borderlands 2, while the game's overall tone will hark back to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized the evolution 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 title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 has unveiled a comprehensive content showcase with the release of an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, alongside 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 would include "plenty of in-game footage." Additionally, fans can anticipate a cinematic sequence that will bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 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 passionate Borderlands fan fighting cancer, had his dream realized when he got an exclusive early play session of Borderlands 4. In a moving Reddit post, Caleb shared how Gearbox flew him out to their studio to meet the team and experience the upcoming looter shooter firsthand.

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