Borderlands 4: Latest Updates Revealed

Dive into the latest developments and exciting news for Gearbox's newest addition to the Pandora saga, Borderlands 4, filled with psychos, vault hunters, and the endless thrill of loot hunting! Stay updated with all the latest news right here.

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As the excitement builds for Borderlands 4's upcoming release in September, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. Players can redeem this code for 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys in each game, totaling up to 15 keys if you own all titles. Hurry, as this code expires on March 27, 2025!

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 via a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing new vault hunters, 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 in-depth interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that Borderlands 4 aims to strike a balance between the humor of Borderlands 2 and the original game's tone. Nichlson emphasized that the evolution of game design will be reflected in Borderlands 4, promising a fresh yet familiar experience.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following the title reveal in August 2024, fans got a massive content reveal with the Official First Look Trailer for Borderlands 4. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the beloved Claptrap, all wrapped up with 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 teased fans about the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards, promising "plenty of in-game footage" and a cinematic sequence to 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 battling cancer, had his dream come true when he was given early access to Borderlands 4. Caleb shared his experience in a touching Reddit post, describing his visit to Gearbox's studio and his hands-on time with the game.

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