Borderlands 4 is set to introduce a true open-world experience, moving away from the series' traditional self-contained zones. This evolution allows players to explore seamless environments without load times, reminiscent of Skyrim's "See that mountain? You can climb it" approach. Gearbox's Randy Pitchford emphasizes that everything visible in the game is accessible, promising dynamic encounters and new gameplay mechanics, including a grappling hook for enhanced traversal.
Borderlands 4, set to release in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, promises a seamless and expansive world, marking a significant evolution from its predecessors. The game introduces new movement mechanics, including a grappling hook, enhancing player exploration and combat. Gearbox Software emphasizes that while the game is not "open world" in the traditional sense, it offers a vast, interconnected environment without load times, aiming to redefine the franchise's gameplay experience.
Borderlands 4 was officially revealed at The Game Awards 2024, with Gearbox Software showcasing a new trailer that includes gameplay and a cinematic bridging the story from Borderlands 3. The game is set for a 2025 release on consoles and PC. To celebrate the reveal, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford shared a mega SHiFT code offering various in-game keys for Borderlands titles. Despite a lack of leaks, fans are excited about the new installment in the looter-shooter franchise.
Gearbox Software and 2K have unveiled the first trailer and screenshots for Borderlands 4, set to release in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game introduces The Timekeeper, a new antagonist, and promises the most expansive and dynamic Borderlands experience yet, featuring intense action, diverse skill trees, and a vast array of weapons. Players can expect a more immersive world with new traversal mechanics and cooperative play options, all set on the dangerous planet of Kairos.
Borderlands 4 is set to be officially revealed at The Game Awards, featuring extensive in-game footage and a new cinematic that bridges the story between Borderlands 3 and the upcoming game. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has teased the trailer, which will include familiar characters and potentially offer insights into the game's lore. The game is expected to release after April next year, avoiding a clash with GTA 6.
The anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is causing other game publishers to delay announcing their own release dates to avoid clashing with Rockstar's blockbuster. With GTA 6 expected in fall 2025, publishers are waiting to see if it will be delayed to 2026, aiming to distance their releases from the highly anticipated game. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, is also planning to avoid release conflicts with its major titles, including Borderlands 4.
Terminally ill Borderlands fan Caleb McAlpine, who has stage-4 cancer, was granted his wish to play Borderlands 4 early by Gearbox. The company flew him first class to their headquarters in Texas, where he met the developers and played the game. McAlpine expressed his gratitude and described the experience as amazing. Borderlands 4, announced at Gamescom, is set to release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with more details yet to be revealed.
2K Games has narrowed the release window for Borderlands 4 to its fiscal year starting April 2025, ruling out an early 2025 launch. Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, indicated that Borderlands 4 would not release close to Grand Theft Auto VI, which is slated for fall 2025, suggesting a possible summer release for Borderlands 4. Details on the game's story and gameplay remain under wraps, but it may appear at The Game Awards in December.
The release window for Borderlands 4 has been narrowed down, with Take-Two Interactive indicating it will launch in fiscal year 2026, which starts in April 2025. The game is expected to avoid clashing with the release of GTA 6, slated for Fall 2025, suggesting a potential release for Borderlands 4 between April and September 2025, or possibly in December.
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that the release of GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 will not overlap, with GTA 6 expected in Fall 2025 and Borderlands 4 set for Take-Two's fiscal year 2025-2026. The company aims to avoid stacking major game releases. GTA 6 was announced in December 2023, while Borderlands 4 was revealed in August 2024. The Borderlands movie adaptation was noted as a disappointment, but it helped boost game sales.
