Dive into the world of Pandora with Gearbox's latest adventure, Borderlands 4, where vault hunters, psychos, and an abundance of loot await! Stay up to date with the latest news and developments by reading on.

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As the excitement builds for Borderlands 4's September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has delighted fans by releasing a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, valid until March 27, 2025. 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

⚫︎ The wait is over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing gameplay snippets, new vault hunter abilities, innovative 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 a candid interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into Borderlands 4's direction. He noted that the game's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while its tone will lean towards the original Borderlands, reflecting the evolution of game design and ensuring Borderlands 4 evolves in a meaningful way.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a tantalizing title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 has now unveiled a wealth of content through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all set against captivating 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 fans with news that Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards would include extensive in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that would serve as a bridge between Borderlands 3 and the upcoming title.

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 got to play Borderlands 4 early. Caleb shared his experience on Reddit on November 26, recounting how Gearbox flew him out to their studio for a personal tour and a firsthand look at the much-anticipated game.

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