"Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News"

Gearbox is diving back into the wild world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, promising fans more psychos, vault hunters, and an endless array of loot! Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game!

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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 released a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games, granting players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys each. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, can be used across each game separately, potentially yielding a total of 15 keys if you own all titles.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Gearbox Software has finally unveiled the release date for Borderlands 4, set for September 23, 2025. The announcement came via an exciting release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, which also teased snippets of gameplay, showcasing new vault hunters, weapons, and 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 chat with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into Borderlands 4's tone. He mentioned that the humor will echo that of Borderlands 2, yet the overall vibe will lean towards the original Borderlands, indicating the game's evolution while staying true to its roots.

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 treated fans to a massive content reveal through the Official First Look Trailer. This 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 include extensive in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that would bridge the gap between Borderlands 3 and 4, setting the stage for the new adventure.

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 fighting cancer, recently had his wish granted to play Borderlands 4 early. In an emotional Reddit post from November 26, Caleb described his visit to Gearbox’s studio, meeting the team, and experiencing the new looter shooter firsthand, calling it an "amazing" experience.

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