Borderlands 4 Release Date Moved Up; First Look Revealed at State of Play
April 29, 2025
The game will support solo play or co-op with up to three other players, featuring free-form combat, boss fights, and a mix of new and returning characters.
Players can expect an extensive array of weapons and items, offering a vast loot experience that the franchise is known for.
Gearbox has expressed excitement about the positive response from fans and is committed to making Borderlands 4 the best installment yet.
The game will feature new movement mechanics, including double jumping, gliding, dodging, and fixed-point grappling, enhancing player skill expression.
This early release reflects Gearbox's confidence in the game's readiness, as releasing an unfinished product is generally undesirable.
The decision to accelerate the release date was made following extensive playtesting and development progress, a rare move in the gaming industry.
Narrative director Sam Winkler indicated that Borderlands 4 will reduce its reliance on toilet humor compared to Borderlands 3, marking a shift in tone for the series.
Borderlands 4 is set to expand gameplay and storytelling elements, promising the deepest and most diverse skill trees for Vault Hunters seen in the series.
Take-Two has moved the release date of Borderlands 4 up from September 23 to September 12, 2025, generating speculation about the timing of GTA 6's release.
Despite mixed reviews of the Borderlands movie adaptation, there are high hopes that Borderlands 4 will surpass the record sales of its predecessor, Borderlands 3.
The upcoming State of Play event will provide an extensive first look at Borderlands 4, featuring over 20 minutes of gameplay, new weapons, abilities, and missions.
A new trailer highlights the game's intense action, new enemies, and loot on the new planet Kairos, suggesting that Borderlands 4 will be the most ambitious title in the franchise.
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Forbes • Apr 29, 2025
‘Borderlands 4’ Just Moved Its Release Date, Raising ‘GTA 6’ Questions
The Verge • Apr 29, 2025
Borderlands 4 release date moved up two weeks
Digital Trends • Apr 29, 2025
Borderlands 4 is coming sooner than expected, with a State of Play tomorrow