Key Highlights:
- Borderlands 4 releases on September 23rd, 2025, as confirmed by 2K during the PlayStation State of Play.
- Full gameplay reveal scheduled for spring 2025.
- Launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store).
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Borderlands 4 Release Date Announced: Launching September 23, 2025
After months of speculation, 2K has officially confirmed that Borderlands 4 will be released on September 23rd, 2025.
The announcement came alongside a brand-new trailer, which debuted during the February 12th PlayStation State of Play, showcasing fresh gameplay snippets from the highly anticipated looter shooter.
The fourth mainline entry in the Borderlands series was originally revealed during Gamescom 2024, with a tentative 2025 launch window. We then got a brief gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2024 that revealed the new antagonist The Timekeeper.
Now, Gearbox Software has locked in a specific date, setting the stage for a major AAA release later this year.
Full Gameplay Reveal Scheduled for Spring 2025
Alongside the Borderlands 4 release date, 2K and Gearbox Software have promised a more in-depth gameplay showcase in spring 2025.
If past marketing cycles are any indication, this means a reveal between March and May, following the precedent set by Borderlands 3, which saw its full gameplay trailer released four and a half months before launch.
Platform Availability and Potential Switch 2 Port
Borderlands 4 will launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with digital versions available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store.
While a Switch 2 version has not been confirmed, Take-Two Interactive, 2K’s parent company, has previously expressed interest in supporting Nintendo’s upcoming hardware, leaving the door open for a potential port.
Pricing details remain unconfirmed, but given industry trends and 2K’s history, the game is expected to launch at £69.99.
What to Expect from Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 is being marketed as the most ambitious entry in the franchise to date, introducing several gameplay innovations and mechanical refinements:
- New traversal mechanics, including double jumps, dodges, gliding, and fixed-point grappling.
- A revamped skill tree system designed to offer deeper customisation options.
- Record number of unique weapons, surpassing previous entries.
- A vast semi-open world, expanding on Borderlands’ signature exploration elements.
- A different approach to writing, toning down the franchise’s off-colour humour while still retaining its trademark wit.
Additionally, four new Vault Hunters will join the fray, alongside a brand-new enemy faction known as the Rippers.
With a firm release date, an upcoming full gameplay showcase, and several new mechanics, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be one of the most significant FPS RPG releases of 2025.
Given Gearbox’s track record, expectations are high for a game that delivers on the franchise’s trademark chaotic combat, deep customisation, and satirical storytelling.
Stay tuned for more details as spring 2025 approaches, when Gearbox will finally unveil a comprehensive look at Borderlands 4’s gameplay.