Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Dive into the latest updates on Gearbox's thrilling return to Pandora with Borderlands 4, where psychos, vault hunters, and an abundance of loot await! Stay updated with the newest developments and news 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 delighted fans by releasing a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code, valid until March 27, 2025, offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, totaling 15 keys for players who own the entire series.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a captivating release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing snippets of gameplay, new vault hunters' abilities, innovative 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)][ttpp]

February 2

⚫︎ In an insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4 will strike a balance between the humor of Borderlands 2 and the original game's tone. He emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will reflect this growth.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a mysterious title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 unveiled a wealth of new content through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved 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)][ttpp]

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 4, promising a seamless transition for fans.

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)][ttpp]

November 28

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a devoted 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)][ttpp]