Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Get ready to dive back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Gearbox's latest installment, Borderlands 4! This article covers all the latest news and updates about the game, ensuring you're up to speed with everything happening in the world of vault hunters, psychos, and endless loot.

← Return to Borderlands 4 main article

Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for Borderlands 4's upcoming release in September, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has delighted fans by releasing a new SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, valid until March 27, 2025. Players with all the games can enjoy 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

⚫︎ The wait is 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, featuring gameplay snippets, new vault hunter abilities, innovative 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 insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4's humor will echo the beloved style of Borderlands 2, while the game's overall tone will hark back to the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized that game design evolves, and so too will Borderlands 4.

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

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following the mysterious title reveal in August 2024, fans were treated to a massive content reveal with the release of the Official First Look Trailer for Borderlands 4. The trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all showcased 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 will feature "plenty of in-game footage" at its upcoming reveal at The Game Awards. Additionally, he hinted at a cinematic sequence that will seamlessly connect Borderlands 4 with the newest entry in the franchise.

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

⚫︎ In a touching story, dedicated Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who is currently battling cancer, had his wish granted when he was given the opportunity to play Borderlands 4 early. In a heartfelt Reddit post on November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox’s studio to meet the team and try out the new looter shooter.

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