Gearbox is diving back into the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, promising more psychos, vault hunters, and a treasure trove of loot! Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this highly anticipated 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 an exciting 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, potentially unlocking up to 15 keys if they own all titles.

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 officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came via an engaging 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 exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that the humor in Borderlands 4 will echo that of Borderlands 2, while the game's overall tone will lean closer to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that as game design evolves, so too will 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 a mysterious title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is set to unveil a wealth of new content with its Official First Look Trailer. Expect to see new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all showcased alongside thrilling 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 has teased that the upcoming reveal of Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards will feature extensive in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that will bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 4, exciting fans about the continuity of the series.

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 battling cancer, had his dream realized 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)