Borderlands 4: everything we know so far

By Jesse Lennox Updated August 29, 2024

A Borderlands psycho mask being held in front of a ton of flames. — 2K Games

If it weren’t for the original Borderlands, the looter-shooter genre wouldn’t exist as we know it today. This hybrid RPG/first-person shooter from Gearbox not only introduced us to the wild and wacky world of Pandora and Vault Hunters, but also to the addictive loop of grinding for endless amounts of guns. The sequel was even better, perhaps one of the best video games of all time for some, but the third was a mixed bag. It managed to keep people playing thanks to plenty of DLC and being a great cross-platform game for co-op, but we’ve all been waiting for a fresh adventure on Pandora.

Borderlands 4 would be the next logical place to go, and that’s what all the rumors and hints are suggesting. Whether the idea of reuniting with Claptrap fills you with joy or dread, here’s everything we know about Borderlands 4 so far.

Note: Before we start getting too excited to fill up our loot bags, understand that there is very little information about Borderlands 4 out there, and what is floating around may not even end up being true. We’ll make sure to be clear about what information has a source and what is our own speculation, and we will be updating every part of this article as more official information comes out over the coming months and years.

Release date window

A moon moving through space over an unknown planet. — Gearbox

The current release window for Borderlands 4 is sometime in 2025, but no further details are known.

Platforms

Borderlands 4 is currently confirmed for current-gen consoles only. That includes the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Trailers

Borderlands 4 - Official Teaser Trailer

The first teaser for Borderlands 4 was the surprise announcement that kicked off Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024. In it, we see a symbol those who beat Borderlands 3 will recognize as the Firehawk emblem before the moon of Elpis appears. A mysterious rift then opens up to another unknown world where meteors start raining down. In the crater of one, a robotic hand reaches out and pulls out an iconic Psycho mask.

The only other detail we get from the official site states that Borderlands 4 will pick up directly where the last game left off, with Lilith managing to teleport Pandora’s moon somewhere else in space before it could crash into the planet. This game appears to show the aftermath of that event.

Gameplay

It should be a safe assumption to say that Borderlands 4 will just keep building on the same formula the series has used since the first game. There will certainly be new Vault Hunters with new abilities, as well as new guns, enemies, ultimates, vehicles, and more. Beyond that, it is too hard to say where the gameplay will evolve at this time.

Preorder

Once Borderlands 4 is revealed and has preorder information, we will be sure to let you know when and where to get your hands on it. For now, you can wish list it on the platform of your choice.

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