Borderlands 4 - News

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Systems
Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
Released
September 12, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
2K
Borderlands 4 Boss Comments on Fan Negativity Ahead of Game’s September Launch

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.

Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.

Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet.

BE A BADASS
Become an unstoppable force of battle, blasting through enemies with an all-new arsenal of outrageous weaponry. Move across the Borderlands like never before—double jumping, gliding, dodging, grappling, and more—dealing death from every direction. Explode each encounter with devastating Action Skills that unleash your Vault Hunter's unique abilities. Craft your perfect build with branching skill trees and a deep, rewarding loot chase full of wild weapons and powerful gear.

FIGHT SOLO OR CO-OP
Wreaking havoc across Kairos is awesome alone and even better with friends in 4-player online co-op.* Borderlands 4 is designed for co-op from the ground up; whether you're hunting for loot, tackling missions, or wandering freely, level scaling and individual difficulty keeps the party together and having fun.

LESS BORDERS, MORE LANDS
Freely explore a vast and dangerous world rife with warring factions. Hop on your hover bike and ride through lush fields, towering peaks, and deadly deserts full of fearsome enemies, dynamic events, and engaging quests with unforgettable characters. Unite the people of Kairos and ignite a revolution, tackling this adventure however you see fit in a seamless Borderlands experience.

Genre(s)
Looter Shooter, Action, Adventure, RPG
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Borderlands 4 Players Have Until September 19 to Claim New Shift Code

Borderlands 4 players can take advantage of a new SHiFT code that will let them access free loot with a Golden Key, but only for a short time.

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Borderlands 4 Players Really Want Slot Machines Back

Some Borderlands 4 players are arguing for the return of slot machines, which have been a recurring series feature since Borderlands 2.

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Borderlands 4 Players Aren't Happy About the New Character Experience

Borderlands 4 is suffering from some replayability woes, with players plagued with issues when starting out as new Vault Hunters.

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Borderlands 4 Trick Makes Console Performance Better

While it's not necessarily ideal, there is a way to improve Borderlands 4 performance on consoles.

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Borderlands 4 Players Can Get Free Skins and a Legendary Reward With This Shift Code

The Borderlands 4 community smashed a challenge set by Gearbox and as a reward, players can claim the Break Free Pack with this Shift Code.

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Borderlands 4 Modders Are Taking Performance Problems Into Their Own Hands

As Borderlands 4 continues to suffer from performance problems, modders on PC take matters into their own hands.

Borderlands 4 Players Have Until September 18 to Claim 2 Shift Codes
Borderlands 4 Players Have Until September 18 to Claim 2 Shift Codes

Borderlands 4 gets two new SHiFT codes, which reward players with a Golden Key each, which can be used to gain powerful free loot.

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Randy Pitchford Tells Unhappy Borderlands 4 Steam Players to Get a Refund

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford stirs up controversy with some DLSS advice and telling fans unhappy with Borderlands 4 PC performance to get a refund.

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Borderlands 4 Players Want One Major Change to World Bosses

Players battling World Bosses in Borderlands 4 notice a frustrating issue, with many calling on Gearbox to add a feature to prevent it from happening.

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Borderlands 4 Glitch Makes Your Skill Points Disappear

Some Borderlands 4 players are reporting a serious issue that's causing them to lose all their skill points and, in turn, their skill tree progress.

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Borderlands 4 Player Discovers Infinite Damage Build

A Borderlands 4 player demonstrates how one of the game's Vault Hunters can be used to deal ridiculous damage and quickly defeat bosses.

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Borderlands 4 Settings Changes 'Fix' the Game for Console Players

Gamers indicate the perfect settings to play Borderlands 4 on console, getting rid of the main pet peeves that the community currently has.

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'Code Your Own Engine' Randy Pitchford Responds to Borderlands 4 PC Criticism

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford responds to users on social media over criticism of Borderlands 4's performance on PC as tensions over the topic rise.

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Borderlands 4 Player Learns the Hard Way Why You Should Always Check If Your Backpack is Full

One Borderlands 4 player has a very unfortunate accident when attempting to pick up more loot and not realizing their backpack is actually full.

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Gearbox CEO Comments On Borderlands 4 PC Performance

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford weighs in on the controversy surrounding the performance and steep PC specification requirements of Borderlands 4.

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Borderlands 4 Credits Include a New SHiFT Code Granting Golden Key

The Borderlands 4 credits include one of the rarest types of SHiFT codes: the kind that doesn't come with an expiration date.

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New Borderlands 4 Shift Codes Get You Golden Keys

Gearbox releases new Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes that players can use to get Golden Keys.

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Borderlands 4 Releases a New Update, But There's a Catch

Gearbox releases a new update for Borderlands 4, attempting to address some of the launch issues impacting the game, but there's a small catch.

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Borderlands 4 Settings Change is a Must

One optional Borderlands 4 feature makes a big difference in the title's gameplay, so both new and old fans of the franchise will want to turn it on.

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Borderlands 4 Could Be Getting an FOV Slider on Console

Borderlands 4 could be set to receive an FOV slider on console, although one reason may hold it back.