Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

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Borderlands 4 returns to the chaotic, loot-filled world of Pandora, bringing back vault hunters, psychos, and a whole new wave of explosive action. Stay updated with the latest news and developments surrounding this highly anticipated installment.

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫ In celebration of the upcoming September 2025 launch of Borderlands 4, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford unveiled a special SHiFT Code available for all existing Borderlands titles. This limited-time code grants players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game and can be redeemed until March 27, 2025. If you own every Borderlands title, you could earn up to 15 keys total by applying the code in each game individually.

Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code – Valid Until March 27th (Game8)

February 13

⚫ After months of speculation and teasers, Gearbox Software officially announced the release date for Borderlands 4: September 23, 2025. The reveal came via an official release date trailer published on the game's YouTube channel, which also included gameplay snippets showcasing new Vault Hunter abilities, fresh weaponry, and the return of 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 an exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Senior Producer Anthony Nichlson shared insights into the tone and humor of Borderlands 4. According to Nichlson, the game will take after Borderlands 2 in terms of comedic style, while adopting a darker, grittier atmosphere more akin to the original Borderlands. He emphasized that as game design evolves, so too does the Borderlands series.

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 major splash with the release of its Official First Look Trailer. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, key antagonists, and featured Claptrap in a prominent role. It also gave fans their first real glimpse of in-game 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 would feature "plenty of in-game footage" during its debut showcase at The Game Awards. He also hinted at an exclusive cinematic sequence designed to 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 passionate Borderlands fan currently undergoing cancer treatment, had his dream come true when he was invited to Gearbox’s studio to play an early build of Borderlands 4. In a heartfelt Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb described the experience as “amazing” and shared how meeting the development team brought him immense joy and excitement for the future of the franchise.

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

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