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"Borderlands 4 Release Date Advanced, Confirmed for April 2025 State of Play"

Author:Kristen Update:May 15,2025

April 2025 State of Play for Borderlands 4 Only Confirmed as Release Date Moves Up

Get ready, fans! Borderlands 4 is set to take the spotlight with its very own PlayStation State of Play today! Dive into the details to discover what's in store during the livestream and a thrilling update on its launch date.

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Borderlands 4 Gets Own PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will be featured in a dedicated State of Play today. The announcement came via a Twitter (X) post on April 29, stating that the Borderlands 4 State of Play is scheduled for April 30 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM BST / 11 PM CEST, and will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch channels. Make sure to mark your calendar with these times:

  • 2 PM PT
  • 5 PM ET
  • 10 PM BST
  • 11 PM CEST

During the live stream, developers from Gearbox Software will dive deep into the much-anticipated FPS sequel. A recent PlayStation.blog post from April 29 detailed that the State of Play will feature over 20 minutes of "developer-guided gameplay," showcasing missions, killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, as well as new and returning characters.

Launch Date Moved to September 12

Following the State of Play announcement, Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford shared an exciting update on Twitter (X) on April 29, revealing that Borderlands 4's launch date has been moved up to September 12. Although Pitchford quickly deleted the initial video and reposted the news, the message was clear: development is going exceptionally well, prompting the decision to advance the release date. Originally set for September 23, as announced during PlayStation's February State of Play, the new date marks a two-week earlier launch for eager fans.

Borderlands 4's official Twitter (X) confirmed the shift, stating, "After careful consideration–along with A LOT of meetings, playtestings, and incredible development work–we have made the monumental decision to MOVE UP THE LAUNCH DATE OF BORDERLANDS 4 to SEPTEMBER 12."

April 2025 State of Play for Borderlands 4 Only Confirmed as Release Date Moves Up

Gearbox Software is committed to delivering what they promise will be the greatest Borderlands game yet. With the launch date now set closer than initially planned, players can look forward to exploring the new planet of Kairos sooner than expected.

Borderlands 4 is slated for release on September 12, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Keep checking back for the latest news and updates on this exciting sequel!