Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing with it a fresh batch of psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game!

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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, offering players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys each. The SHiFT Code, valid until March 27, 2025, can be used across each Borderlands game individually, totaling 15 keys for those who 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

⚫︎ After months of anticipation, Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4: September 23, 2025. This was announced through an official release date trailer on the game's YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, 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 discussed the humor and tone of Borderlands 4. He mentioned that the game's humor will align more closely with Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will hark back to the original Borderlands, highlighting the evolution of game design.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a vague title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 received a massive content reveal with the launch of its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all alongside 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 intended 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

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan currently fighting cancer, had his wish granted when he got 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 team, and playing the eagerly awaited looter shooter.

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