The wait is finally over for *Borderlands* fans — Borderlands 4 is on the horizon, and the excitement is building! Gearbox Software is bringing back the chaotic, loot-filled chaos of Pandora with new Vault Hunters, deadly enemies, and more psychos than ever before. Below are the latest updates and developments surrounding the game's upcoming release.
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Borderlands 4 News
2025
March 25
⚫︎ With the September release of Borderlands 4 just around the corner, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a special SHiFT Code available for all existing Borderlands titles. Players can claim 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game when using the code, which is valid until March 27, 2025. If you own every game in the series, that’s a total of 15 keys up for grabs.
**Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code – Valid Until March 27th (Game8)***
February 13
⚫︎ The big day has arrived — Gearbox officially announced the release date for Borderlands 4: September 23, 2025. This news came via a cinematic release date trailer published on the game’s official YouTube channel. The trailer not only confirmed the launch window but also teased gameplay footage, showcasing new Vault Hunter abilities, next-gen 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 exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Senior Producer Anthony Nichlson revealed that Borderlands 4 will strike a balance between its predecessors. The game's humor will lean closer to Borderlands 2, while the overall tone will reflect the grittier style of the original Borderlands. According to Nichlson, the evolution of game design plays a key role in how the franchise continues to grow.
**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 made a splash with the debut of its Official First Look Trailer. The video introduced players to the new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and even brought back fan-favorite Claptrap, all while showcasing fresh gameplay footage that has fans buzzing with anticipation.
**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 would feature “a lot of in-game footage” during its showcase at The Game Awards. He also hinted at an exclusive cinematic sequence designed to bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and the upcoming 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
⚫︎ In a heartwarming moment, Caleb McAlpine — a passionate Borderlands fan currently undergoing cancer treatment — was granted early access to Borderlands 4 by Gearbox. After sharing his story in a heartfelt Reddit post on November 26, Caleb was invited to Gearbox’s studio, where he met the development team and got to experience the game firsthand.
**Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)***
