Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is back in the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing more psychos, vault hunters, and an endless supply of loot. Dive into the latest updates and developments of this eagerly awaited game!

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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 shared a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code provides players with 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. Valid until March 27, 2025, this code can be used separately across each Borderlands title, potentially unlocking up to 15 keys if you own the entire series.

Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code, Used to Get Legendary Weapons In Game, Valid Until March 27th (Game8)

February 13

⚫︎ Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4, setting it for September 23, 2025. The announcement came with an exciting trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh 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 exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson discussed the humor and tone of Borderlands 4. He revealed that the game's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will lean closer to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design is an evolving art, and Borderlands 4 will reflect this evolution.

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 has teased fans with a massive content reveal through an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduces 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 hinted at an exciting reveal for Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards, promising "plenty of 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

⚫︎ Dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently battling cancer, recently experienced a dream come true. He was flown to Gearbox's studio where he met the development team and played Borderlands 4 ahead of its release. Caleb shared his "amazing" early access experience in a heartfelt Reddit post on November 26.

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