Everything we know about Borderlands 4
Borderlands fans, get ready! The upcoming Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a massive installment in the franchise, bringing fresh chaos, new Vault Hunters, and billions of deadly weapons to an all-new planet. Here’s everything we know about the game.
Borderlands 4 reviews are in!
Borderlands 4 is almost here, and the first wave of reviews is in: and it’s looking great! With a solid Metascore of 84, the game has earned generally favorable feedback, including a handful of perfect scores. Critics agree this installment addresses the shortcomings of its predecessor, delivering a fresh experience that still captures the essence of what makes Borderlands so beloved.
Critics have praised the game but what about the players? We hope they’ll share the same enthusiasm. For now, let’s brace ourselves for the premiere
The story of Borderlands 4
For the first time, the Borderlands saga takes us to Kairos, a planet under the rule of the ruthless dictator known as the Timekeeper. This broadcast-loving tyrant enforces oppressive order, keeping the population irmly under his control. But nothing stays orderly on a Borderlands planet for long. A mysterious, world-altering catastrophe causes massive chaos across Kairos, sparking rebellion and mayhem (naturally). It’s up to you, one of four new Vault Hunters, to dismantle the Timekeeper’s iron grip and ignite a full-blown resistance. Expect the trademark Borderlands dark humor, a memorable cast of characters mixed with high-octane action.
Borderlands 4 gameplay: redefining mayhem
Combining free-form combat with the franchise’s signature looter-shooter gameplay, you’ll fight through armies of mechanical monstrosities, lawless bandits, and wild alien beasts: everything will be bigger, better and even more exciting than ever before.
“All of us at Gearbox have massive ambitions for Borderlands 4 and are putting everything we have into making everything we love about Borderlands better than ever before while taking the game to new levels in exciting new directions.” said Randy Pitchford, The CEO of Gearbox Software.
Four new Vault Hunters
Each Vault Hunter comes with unique skills and customizable skill trees. Whether you prefer precise sniping, explosive heavy artillery, or up-close melee combat, there’s a playstyle for you. Unfortunately, no details about the new playable characters have been revealed yet, so we’ll need to wait patiently for further updates.
Infinitely varied loot
Loot is the heartbeat of Borderlands, and the fourth game doubles down. With billions of weapon combinations—including sniper rifles that freeze enemies or shotguns that spawn minions-the weapons continue to be as wild as they are deadly.
Borderlands 4 co-op and singleplayer
You’ll be able to team up with friends in online or split-screen cooperative play, blasting through Kairos together and sharing the loot. This new chapter in Borderlands will feel familiar to fans of the series while introducing enough gameplay mechanics to keep things fresh and exciting.
UPDATE: Borderlands 4 release date and platforms
As revealed on the State of Play 2025, Borderlands will premiere on September 23, 2025. With the release date, we’ve also received an action-packed trailer featuring gameplay bits.Borderlands 4 is set to debut on next-generation platforms, including the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games)
Borderlands 4 trailer
If you are as excited about the game as we are, make sure to watch the official first look trailer that showcases what the upcoming Gearbox’s title will be like, including some bits and pieces of gameplay.
About Borderlands games
If you’re unfamiliar with the franchise, here’s a quick primer on what makes Borderlands special. The Borderlands series, developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games, blends action role-playing with first-person shooter gameplay in a way that’s both distinctive and unforgettable. Renowned for its dark humor, explosive action, and signature comic book-style cel-shaded visuals, the franchise also excels with its engaging cooperative multiplayer experience, making it a standout in the gaming world.
The games are primarily set on the lawless and chaotic planets of Pandora and Promethea, among others. These worlds are rich in alien ruins, dangerous creatures, and cutthroat scavengers. They’re also home to the mysterious Vaults, ancient alien structures rumored to contain immense treasures, advanced technology, or otherworldly power. The series consists of four (soon five) main installments ( Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Borderlands 3. There are also two spinoffs: Tales from the Borderlands and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and several DLCs.
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