Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Borderlands 4 marks Gearbox's thrilling return to the wild world of Pandora, packed with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot! Dive into the latest news and developments for this highly anticipated 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 shared an exciting SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code grants players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys and is valid until March 27, 2025. If you own all the Borderlands titles, you can redeem it in each game separately, totaling up to 15 keys!

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 unveiled that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. This announcement came with an official release date trailer on the game's YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh 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 chat with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights on Borderlands 4's humor and tone. He mentioned that the game's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and so will Borderlands 4.

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 received a massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all 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 fans by hinting that Borderlands 4's upcoming reveal at The Game Awards would feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also mentioned a cinematic sequence 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 currently battling cancer, had his dream realized when he got to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post, Caleb shared how Gearbox flew him to their studio, where he met the development team and experienced the new looter shooter firsthand.

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