Borderlands 4: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Ambitious Entry in the Series

A New Chapter in the Beloved Franchise

Borderlands 4, the fourth mainline title in the franchise, will once again put players in the role of legendary Vault Hunters as they search for alien treasure while engaging in intense combat.

Release Date and Platforms

The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on September 12, 2025, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version following on October 3, 2025. The confidence in this release date is notable, with both 2K and Gearbox expressing assurance in the game’s pre-launch state.

New Features and Gameplay

Gearbox has described the new world of Kairos as a ‘seamless’ playable space, allowing players to explore various locations without loading screens. According to CEO Randy Pitchford, this makes Borderlands 4 ‘the most open and free’ game in the franchise, marking a significant departure from Borderlands 3’s compartmentalized planet-hopping structure.

The game introduces several new movement abilities, including point grappling, dashing, sliding, zip lines, and air-to-ground melee attacks. Players will also benefit from new navigation features, including a compass bar for objectives and a combat radar that highlights targets and their elevation.

Pricing and Editions

Borderlands 4 will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe. Pre-order bonuses include the Gilded Glory Pack, featuring a Vault Hunter Skin, Weapon Skin, and ECHO-4 Drone Skin. The Standard Edition will be priced at $69.99.

Development and Ambitions

Randy Pitchford, founder and President of Gearbox Entertainment Company, has expressed that the team has long-held ambitions for the franchise since introducing the looter-shooter genre. The development team is reportedly putting everything into making the beloved aspects of Borderlands better while introducing exciting new directions. Early previews suggest that Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be the fiercest, biggest, and most relentless entry in the gun-and-loot series to date.