Five years after Borderlands 3's initial release, fans can now rest easy as they wait for the release of Borderlands 4 in 2025. After being teased on X by Gearbox Studios' Randy Pitchford, Borderlands 4 is finally revealed during the 2024 The Game Awards.
Featuring new mechanics, characters, and locations, Borderlands 4 is the most ambitious Borderlands title to date. The game is set on a different planet but will continue to feature Vault Hunters and iconic ruthless villains.
If you are a veteran fan of the franchise or someone who wants to try Borderlands for the first time, diving into Borderlands 4 is going to be exhilarating and fun. So prepare yourself and check out everything you need to know about Borderlands 4.
Borderlands 4 What We Know
Set on a new planet called Kairos, Borderlands 4 will have players face the ruthless dictator The Timekeeper. As with any Borderlands game, the villains are always the stars of the show and Borderland 4 is not holding back when they say that The Timekeeper is brutal and vile. It's up to the Vault Hunters to stop this world-altering chaos and bring peace to the most dangerous planet in the whole Borderlands universe.
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+ 2Players can solo or join a three-player co-op in this sci-fi adventure that boasts free-form combat, complete with hundreds and hundreds of new weapons and arsenal.
Borderlands 4 features new traversal mechanics, along with an overhauled skill tree system that allows players to fully customize their Vault Hunters. A fully upgraded loot system will also be the highlight of this looter shooter game, letting players create the perfect build for their Vault Hunter.
Borderlands 4 Release Date
Borderlands 4 is set to come to the current-gen consoles this 2025. While there isn't any specific date yet, gamers can now wishlist Borderlands 4 on selected digital storefronts.
Borderlands 4 Trailer
The trailer teases a massive army led by the Timekeeper and also features several maps and gameplay clips. Borderlands 2 is explosive and chaotic, making it feel like leagues above the previous games of the franchise. If you are still unconvinced about what Borderlands 4 has to offer, check out the trailer below:
Borderlands 4 Platforms
Borderlands 4 will only be available to current-gen consoles such as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There are no announcements yet on whether the game will be available to older consoles but considering the massive leaps 2K and Gearbox Software did for Borderlands 4, it's highly unlikely that we'll see the game on previous-gen consoles.
click to enlarge + 2You still have enough time to play through the Borderlands series but if you prefer to wait until 2025, be sure to stay updated with the latest Borderlands 4 news and stories by following Gfinity Esports.
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