Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing back the beloved elements of psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Dive into the latest news and developments surrounding this highly anticipated release!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for the September release of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys, and can be used until March 27, 2025. If you own all the Borderlands games, you can redeem the code in each game, accumulating up to 15 keys in total.

Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code, Used to Get Legendary Weapons In Game, Valid Until March 27th (Game8)

February 13

⚫︎ Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4, scheduled for September 23, 2025. The announcement came via an official release date trailer on the game's YouTube channel, which also teased snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, 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 interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson discussed the humor and tone of Borderlands 4. He noted that the game's humor will align more with Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will echo the original Borderlands, showcasing the evolution of the series.

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's content is set to be unveiled in an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer promises to introduce new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the fan-favorite Claptrap, 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 that Borderlands 4's upcoming reveal at The Game Awards will feature "plenty of in-game footage." Additionally, fans can expect a cinematic sequence that will 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

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a passionate Borderlands fan currently fighting cancer, had his dream fulfilled when he was given the chance to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post on November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox's studio, meeting the development team, and playing the upcoming looter shooter.

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