Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing back the beloved mix of psychos, vault hunters, and endless 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 released a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games, rewarding players with 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys each. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, can be used across each Borderlands title separately, potentially netting you up to 15 keys if you own them all.

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 teasing, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh 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 shared insights into the game's direction. He revealed that Borderlands 4 will embrace the humor of Borderlands 2 while maintaining the original game's tone, reflecting the evolution of game design over time.

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 unveiled a massive content showcase through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the fan-favorite Claptrap, all set against a backdrop of exciting 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 extensive in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that would bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and Borderlands 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 wish granted when he was given early access to Borderlands 4. In a touching Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his experience of visiting Gearbox’s studio, meeting the development team, and getting a firsthand taste of the upcoming looter shooter.

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