Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready to dive back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, Gearbox's latest adventure filled with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments of the game below!

← Return to Borderlands 4 main article

Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ In anticipation of Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a special 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, totaling 15 keys if they own all of them.

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 teasing and anticipation, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. This exciting news came with the release of a trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters' abilities, fresh weapons, and 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 revealed that the humor in Borderlands 4 will echo the style of Borderlands 2, while the game's 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 mysterious title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is set to unveil a massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. Expect to see new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, the beloved Claptrap, and 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 at an upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards, promising plenty of in-game footage. He also teased a cinematic sequence that will bridge the 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

⚫︎ Dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, currently battling cancer, had his dream come true when he got an early access to play Borderlands 4. Flown out to Gearbox's studio, Caleb shared his heartfelt experience and met the development team in a post on Reddit on November 26.

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