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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

• In anticipation of Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has shared a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games, offering 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys when used. This SHiFT Code, valid until March 27, 2025, can be redeemed in each Borderlands game separately, potentially netting players a total of 15 keys if they own all titles.

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

February 13

• After months of teasing and building anticipation, Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. This announcement came via a release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, which also showcased snippets of gameplay, including new vault hunter abilities, innovative weapons, and the return of the classic 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 revealed that the humor in Borderlands 4 will echo that of Borderlands 2, while the game's overall tone will lean towards the original Borderlands. Nichlson emphasized the evolution of game design and how Borderlands 4 will continue this trend.

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 is set for a major content reveal with the release of an Official First Look Trailer. This trailer promises new Vault Hunters, significant 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 has teased that Borderlands 4 will feature "plenty of in-game footage" at its upcoming reveal during The Game Awards. He also mentioned a cinematic sequence designed to bridge the narrative 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

November 28

• Caleb McAlpine, a devoted Borderlands fan currently battling cancer, had his dream fulfilled when he was given the chance to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his experience of being flown to Gearbox's studio, meeting the development team, and getting a firsthand look at the anticipated looter shooter.

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