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Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 is an upcoming action RPG looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, serving as the sequel to Borderlands 3. As the fifth main installment in the Borderlands series, it's scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on September 12, 2025. A Nintendo Switch 2 release will follow at a later unspecified date.

6 hours ago : Borderlands 4 Pre-Orders Open: New Vault Hunters and Story Missions Revealed!

Borderlands 4 is now available for pre-order, with post-launch content including story missions and all-new Vault Hunters. The standard edition is priced at $70. A video showcases the making of Vault Hunters.

2019: Borderlands 3 release

In 2019, Borderlands 3, the predecessor to Borderlands 4, was released. Gearbox Software started working on Borderlands 4 before the release of Borderlands 3 in 2019.

March 2024: Take-Two Interactive Acquires Gearbox

In March 2024, Take-Two Interactive acquired Gearbox from Embracer Group. Following the acquisition, they confirmed that a new Borderlands title was in development.

August 2024: Borderlands 4 Official Reveal

In August 2024, 2K officially revealed Borderlands 4 and released the first gameplay footage at The Game Awards 2024.

April 29, 2025: Borderlands 4 Release Date Moved Forward

On April 29, 2025, Randy Pitchford announced that Borderlands 4 would release ahead of schedule on September 12, 2025, due to progress on the game.

September 12, 2025: Borderlands 4 Release Date

Borderlands 4 is scheduled to be released on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

September 23, 2025: Original Borderlands 4 Release Date

Borderlands 4 was originally scheduled to release on September 23, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.