Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is taking us back to the wild and wacky world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, packed with psychos, vault hunters, and mountains of loot! Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this exciting new entry in the Borderlands series.

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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 the code in each Borderlands game separately, potentially unlocking up to 15 keys if they own all titles.

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 revealed that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came via an official release date trailer on the game's YouTube channel, which also showcased snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh weapons, and the return of the classic 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 mentioned that the game's humor will align more closely with Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will echo the original Borderlands, reflecting the evolution of game design over time.

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 is set to unveil a massive content reveal through an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer will introduce new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved 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 hinted that Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards will feature extensive in-game footage. He also teased 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

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan battling cancer, had his dream fulfilled when he got early access to play Borderlands 4. In a heartfelt Reddit post, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the development team, and getting a firsthand look at the upcoming looter shooter.

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