Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, a game brimming with psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot. Keep reading for the latest updates and exciting developments surrounding this highly anticipated title!
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Borderlands 4 News
2025
March 25
⚫︎ As excitement builds for Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has generously shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys when redeemed. Valid until March 27, 2025, this SHiFT Code can be used across each Borderlands game separately, potentially unlocking a total of 15 keys if you own all the games in the series.
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 via a captivating release date trailer showcased on the game's official YouTube Channel, featuring thrilling snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters, innovative weapons, and the return of 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 a revealing interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into the game's tone. He noted that Borderlands 4's humor will resonate more with that of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will echo the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that as game design evolves, so too will Borderlands 4, adapting to the times.
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 is set to unveil a treasure trove of content with the release of its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer promises new Vault Hunters, formidable antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all showcased alongside gripping 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 fans with news of an upcoming reveal at The Game Awards, promising "plenty of in-game footage" for Borderlands 4. Additionally, he hinted at a cinematic sequence that will bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and its sequel.
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, saw his dream realized when he was given the opportunity to play Borderlands 4 ahead of its official release. In a touching Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox's studio, where he not only met the development team but also got an early taste of the much-anticipated looter shooter.
Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)
