History of Borderlands 4 in Timeline
Borderlands 4 is an upcoming action role-playing first-person looter shooter video game, a sequel to Borderlands 3, and the fifth mainline entry in the Borderlands series. Developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, it is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on September 12, 2025, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release planned for October 3, 2025.
2019: Borderlands 3 Release
In 2019, Borderlands 3, the predecessor to Borderlands 4, was released.
2019: Development Started Before Borderlands 3 Release
Prior to the release of Borderlands 3 in 2019, Gearbox Software had already begun working on Borderlands 4. The design of the planet Kairos was intended to be a "seamless" playable space with no loading screens, and the game was intended to be more open and free than its predecessors.
March 2024: Take-Two Interactive Acquired Gearbox
In March 2024, following its acquisition of Gearbox from Embracer Group, Take-Two Interactive confirmed that a new title in the Borderlands series was in development.
August 2024: Borderlands 4 Officially Revealed
In August 2024, publisher 2K officially revealed Borderlands 4 and released its first gameplay footage at The Game Awards 2024.
April 29, 2025: Release Date Moved Ahead
On April 29, 2025, Randy Pitchford announced that Borderlands 4 would release ahead of schedule on September 12 due to progress on the game.
September 12, 2025: Borderlands 4 Initial Release
On September 12, 2025, Borderlands 4 is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
September 23, 2025: Original Release Date
Borderlands 4 was originally scheduled to release on September 23, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
October 3, 2025: Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
On October 3, 2025, Borderlands 4 is scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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