Borderlands 4 Updates: Release Date, Gameplay, and More Revealed

Borderlands 4 marks Gearbox's thrilling return to Pandora, packed with wild vault hunters, iconic psychos, and endless loot. Dive into the latest updates and insights on the game’s development!

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Borderlands 4 Updates

2025

March 25

　⚫︎　Ahead of Borderlands 4’s September launch, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford unveiled a SHiFT Code for all Borderlands titles, granting 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. Valid until March 27, 2025, players can unlock up to 15 keys across the series.

Read more: Free Borderlands SHiFT Code for Golden Keys, Unlocks Legendary Weapons, Expires March 27 (Game8)

February 13

　⚫︎　Gearbox Software confirmed Borderlands 4’s release for September 23, 2025, via an official trailer on the game’s YouTube channel. The trailer showcased new vault hunter abilities, weapons, and the return of classic Psycho foes.

Read more: Borderlands 4 to Launch in September 2025, Trailer Reveals Gameplay (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)

February 2

　⚫︎　In a GamesRadar interview, senior producer Anthony Nicholson shared that Borderlands 4’s humor will echo Borderlands 2, while its tone aligns more with the original game, reflecting the evolving artistry of game design.

Read more: Borderlands 4 to Blend Classic Tone with Borderlands 2 Humor (The Gamer)

2024

December 13

　⚫︎　Following an August 2024 teaser, Borderlands 4 unveiled a detailed First Look Trailer, spotlighting new vault hunters, major villains, and the beloved Claptrap alongside fresh gameplay.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Targets Late 2025 Release, Trailer Highlights Gameplay (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)

December 10

　⚫︎　Gearbox president Randy Pitchford teased a robust Borderlands 4 reveal at The Game Awards, promising extensive in-game footage and a cinematic tying the game to its predecessor.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Game Awards Reveal to Showcase Gameplay and Story Bridge from Borderlands 3 (PSU)

November 28

　⚫︎　Caleb McAlpine, a devoted Borderlands fan facing cancer, fulfilled a dream by playing Borderlands 4 early at Gearbox’s studio. In a November 26 Reddit post, he described meeting the team and testing the upcoming looter shooter.

Read more: Fan Calls Borderlands 4 Early Access “Incredible” (Game8)