Welcome to the latest updates on Borderlands 4, Gearbox's thrilling return to the wild world of Pandora, packed with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot! Dive into the most recent news and developments about this highly anticipated game.

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for the upcoming September release of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared an exclusive SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. The SHiFT Code, valid until March 27, 2025, can be used across each Borderlands title separately, allowing players who own all games to collect up to 15 keys.

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 and teasers, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came via a captivating release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, innovative 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 insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will reflect this growth.

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 through the Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all showcased alongside engaging 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 the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards would feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also hinted at a cinematic sequence designed to bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and the new installment.

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 come true when he was given the opportunity 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 getting a firsthand look at the upcoming looter shooter.

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