"Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News"

Dive into the latest updates on Borderlands 4, Gearbox's thrilling return to the chaotic world of Pandora, packed with vault hunters, psychos, and an abundance of loot! Stay tuned for all the latest news and developments!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ In anticipation of Borderlands 4's eagerly awaited September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has unveiled a special SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code, which expires on March 27, 2025, grants players 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game. If you own all the Borderlands titles, you could unlock up to 15 keys in total!

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

February 13

⚫︎ After months of anticipation, 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 new gameplay footage, including fresh abilities from the new vault hunters, 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)

February 2

⚫︎ In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shed light on the humor and tone of Borderlands 4. He mentioned that the game's humor will echo the style of Borderlands 2, while its overall tone will hark back to the original Borderlands, reflecting the evolving nature of game design.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a mysterious title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4's content was unveiled through an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer showcased new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, alongside exciting 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 upcoming reveal at The Game Awards would feature "plenty of in-game footage." He also hinted at a cinematic sequence designed to bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and 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 dedicated Borderlands fan currently fighting cancer, recently experienced his dream come true when he was given the opportunity to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post on November 26, Caleb shared that he was invited to Gearbox’s studio, where he met the development team and got a first-hand experience of the upcoming looter shooter.

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