Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready to dive back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, Gearbox's latest installment in the beloved franchise. From psychos to vault hunters, and of course, heaps of loot, here's the latest scoop on the game's news and developments!

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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 shared a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. If you own all the games, you could unlock a total of 15 keys!

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 finally unveiled 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 new vault hunters, weapons, and 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 interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that the humor in Borderlands 4 will echo that of Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and Borderlands 4 will reflect this growth.

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 massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduces new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the fan-favorite Claptrap, all set against the backdrop of 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 has teased that Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards will feature substantial 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

⚫︎ In a heartwarming story, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently battling cancer, had his dream fulfilled when he was given the opportunity to play Borderlands 4 early. Caleb shared his experience in a touching Reddit post on November 26, detailing his visit to Gearbox’s studio and his firsthand encounter with the upcoming looter shooter.

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