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 game promises more psychos, vault hunters, and heaps of loot. Keep reading for the latest updates and exciting developments on Borderlands 4!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ In anticipation of Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has generously shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, and if you own all the games, you're looking at a whopping 15 keys! The SHiFT Code is valid until March 27, 2025, so don't miss out.

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 officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. This exciting news came with a release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, teasing new vault hunters, 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 chat with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that Borderlands 4 will strike a balance between humor and tone. Expect the humor to echo Borderlands 2, while the overall tone leans towards the original Borderlands, reflecting the evolution in game design.

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 is set to unveil a wealth of new content. The Official First Look Trailer introduces new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the fan-favorite Claptrap, all wrapped in thrilling 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 will feature extensive in-game footage during its reveal at The Game Awards. Fans can also 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

⚫︎ In a heartwarming story, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently fighting cancer, had his wish granted to play Borderlands 4 early. Flown to Gearbox’s studio, Caleb met the development team and experienced the game firsthand, sharing his joy on Reddit.

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