Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

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

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for Borderlands 4's September launch, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games, granting players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys each. Valid until March 27, 2025, this code can be used across each game separately, allowing for a total of 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

⚫︎ The wait is over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. This exciting news came with a release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunter abilities, fresh weaponry, 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 insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4 will blend the humor of Borderlands 2 with the original game's tone. He highlighted the evolution of game design, suggesting that Borderlands 4 will offer a refined experience that respects its roots while pushing forward.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a tantalizing title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4's first look trailer has finally dropped, offering a glimpse into new vault hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all woven into captivating 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 the promise of "plenty of in-game footage" at the upcoming reveal during The Game Awards. Additionally, he mentioned a cinematic sequence that will seamlessly connect Borderlands 4 with the latest installment in the series.

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 devoted Borderlands fan facing cancer, recently lived out his dream of playing Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post, he shared his journey to Gearbox's studio, where he met the development team and got a firsthand taste of the upcoming looter shooter.

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