Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready to dive back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Gearbox's latest installment, Borderlands 4! This thrilling adventure promises psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments as we approach the game's eagerly awaited release.

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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 a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games, offering 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys when used. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, can be used separately in each Borderlands game, potentially unlocking up to 15 keys if you own all titles.

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 teases and anticipation, Gearbox Software has finally revealed the release date for Borderlands 4: September 23, 2025. This announcement came through an official release date trailer on the game's YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay footage, including new vault hunters, weapons, and 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 interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into the humor and tone of Borderlands 4. He mentioned that the humor will be more akin to Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will echo the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and Borderlands 4 will reflect this evolution.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is set to unveil a massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduces new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all accompanied by 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 the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards will feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also hinted at 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 dedicated Borderlands fan battling cancer, recently lived his dream by playing Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post from November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox's studio to meet the development team and get a firsthand look at the upcoming looter shooter.

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