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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 shared a special 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 all the titles. Don't miss out on this chance to grab legendary weapons!
Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code, Used to Get Legendary Weapons In Game, Valid Until March 27th (Game8)
February 13
⚫︎ The wait is finally over! Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will hit the shelves on September 23, 2025. The announcement came with a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube channel, 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 that Borderlands 4's humor will echo the beloved style of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will lean more towards the original game. He highlighted the evolving nature of game design and how Borderlands 4 will continue to innovate.
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, Borderlands 4 fans got a major treat with the release of the Official First Look Trailer. It unveiled new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the return of the fan-favorite Claptrap, all accompanied by 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 feature substantial in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that will serve as a bridge between Borderlands 3 and the new installment.
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 dedicated Borderlands fan fighting cancer, had his wish granted when he got to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post, Caleb shared how Gearbox flew him to their studio, where he met the team and experienced the game firsthand, describing the early access as "amazing."
Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)