Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready to dive back into the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, Gearbox's latest installment packed with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot! Stay updated with the latest news and developments here.

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As the excitement builds for Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. Players can unlock 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys by using the code, which is valid until March 27, 2025. If you own all the games, you can score a total of 15 keys across them!

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

February 13

⚫︎ The wait is over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with an exciting trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters' abilities, fresh weapons, and the return of the beloved 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 chat with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights on Borderlands 4's humor, which will echo the style of Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will lean towards the original game. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and so will Borderlands 4.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a cryptic title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 has now unveiled a massive content reveal through its Official First Look Trailer. The trailer introduces new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all set against a backdrop of 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 teased that Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards would feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that will 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 fighting cancer, had his dream fulfilled when he got early access to Borderlands 4. In a touching Reddit post on November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the team, and getting a firsthand taste of the upcoming looter shooter.

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