Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing more psychos, vault hunters, and the legendary loot we all crave. Stay tuned for the latest updates and developments on this exciting new chapter!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

• In the lead-up to Borderlands 4's much-anticipated September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has delighted fans by sharing a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, totaling up to 15 keys if you own the entire series. The code is valid until March 27, 2025.

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 finally 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 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 insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4's humor will echo the beloved style of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will pay homage to the original game. Nichlson emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will continue to evolve.

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 has unveiled a treasure trove of content with its Official First Look Trailer. The trailer introduces new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the fan-favorite Claptrap, all interspersed with captivating 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 teased that the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards will feature "plenty of in-game footage." Additionally, Pitchford hinted at a cinematic sequence that will seamlessly 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 devoted Borderlands fan fighting cancer, recently had his dream fulfilled when he was given early access to Borderlands 4. In an emotional Reddit post on November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the development team, and getting a firsthand look at the much-anticipated looter shooter.

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