Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Borderlands 4 marks Gearbox's thrilling return to the chaotic world of Pandora, filled with psychos, vault hunters, and endless loot. Dive into the latest news and developments of this highly anticipated game!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for the September release of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has generously shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. Players can redeem this code for 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game until March 27, 2025. If you own all the games, you can unlock a total of 15 keys.

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

February 13

⚫︎ The wait is over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing new gameplay footage, including abilities of the new vault hunters, new weapons, and the iconic Psycho enemies.

Read more: [Borderlands 4 Set for Late 2025 Release in New Release Date Trailer (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)][ttpp]

February 2

⚫︎ In a detailed interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into the tone of Borderlands 4. He revealed that the game's humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands, emphasizing the evolution of game design over time.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a mysterious title reveal in August 2024, fans were treated to a comprehensive content reveal through the Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, alongside exciting gameplay footage.

Read more: [Borderlands 4 Set for Late 2025 Release in New Release Date Trailer (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)][ttpp]

December 10

⚫︎ Gearbox president Randy Pitchford teased fans with the promise of "plenty of in-game footage" at Borderlands 4's upcoming reveal at The Game Awards. Additionally, he hinted at a cinematic sequence that will seamlessly connect Borderlands 4 with the latest entry in the franchise.

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)][ttpp]

November 28

⚫︎ In a heartwarming story, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently battling cancer, got the chance to experience Borderlands 4 early. Thanks to Gearbox's generosity, Caleb was flown to their studio, where he met the development team and played the upcoming looter shooter, sharing his amazing experience in a Reddit post on November 26.

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