Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, promising more psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game!
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Borderlands 4 News
2025
March 25
⚫︎ In anticipation of Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys when used and is valid until March 27, 2025. Players can use this code across each Borderlands game separately, potentially unlocking up to 15 keys if they own all titles.
February 13
⚫︎ After months of teasers and anticipation, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. This announcement came with a release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh weapons, and the return of the classic Psycho enemies.
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 game's overall tone will lean closer to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized the evolution of game design, suggesting that Borderlands 4 will bring its own unique evolution to the series.
Read more: Borderlands 4's Tone Will Seemingly Be Less Like Borderlands 3 (The Gamer)
2024
December 13
⚫︎ Following a cryptic title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 fans were treated to a massive content reveal with the release of the Official First Look Trailer. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, accompanied by exciting gameplay footage.
December 10
⚫︎ Gearbox president Randy Pitchford teased that Borderlands 4 would feature "plenty of in-game footage" during its reveal at The Game Awards. Additionally, he mentioned a cinematic sequence intended to bridge the narrative between Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 4.
November 28
⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan currently battling cancer, had his dream realized when he was given the opportunity to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post on November 26, Caleb described his visit to Gearbox’s studio, where he met the development team and experienced the upcoming looter shooter firsthand.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)
