Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is set to thrill fans once again with Borderlands 4, bringing back the beloved world of Pandora filled with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot! Dive into the latest updates and developments of this eagerly awaited game.

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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 released a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, grants players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, totaling 15 keys for those who own all the titles in the 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 anticipation, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came via a captivating release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing new vault hunters, 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 revealed that Borderlands 4 will embrace a humor style reminiscent of Borderlands 2, while maintaining an overall tone akin to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and Borderlands 4 is no exception.

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 fans were treated to an extensive content showcase through the Official First Look Trailer. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the fan-favorite Claptrap, all set against stunning 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 feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also promised a cinematic sequence that would 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 dedicated Borderlands fan fighting cancer, recently lived his dream by playing Borderlands 4 early. In an emotional 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)