Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is taking us back to the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, packed with the series' signature mix of psychos, vault hunters, and an endless array of loot. Dive into the latest updates and developments for this highly anticipated game!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As we gear up for the September release of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has generously shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, will reward players with 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. If you own all the Borderlands titles, that's a total of 15 keys up for grabs!

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 the release date for Borderlands 4, marking September 23, 2025, on our calendars. The announcement came via an exhilarating trailer on the official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel, showcasing new vault hunters, innovative weapons, and the return of the beloved 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 game's direction. He revealed that Borderlands 4 will blend the humor reminiscent of Borderlands 2 with the original game's tone, showcasing the evolution of the series' design.

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, Gearbox dropped an Official First Look Trailer for Borderlands 4. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the ever-popular Claptrap, along with exciting gameplay snippets.

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 about the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards, promising "plenty of in-game footage" and a cinematic sequence that will bridge the 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 gesture, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is battling cancer, was granted early access to Borderlands 4. Flown out to Gearbox's studio, Caleb shared his amazing experience and gratitude towards the development team on Reddit.

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