2K and Gearbox Software have unveiled the first look at Borderlands® 4, presenting new elements of one of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2025. Revealed at The Game Awards, the new trailer introduces The Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who rules over the people from the sky. A global catastrophe threatens his Perfect Order, spreading chaos across Kairos, the most dangerous planet ever discovered in the Borderlands universe.
Borderlands 4 is the most ambitious Borderlands game in the franchise, designed with great affection by the development studio that created the looter shooter genre. This new title brings new evolutions to the gameplay and narrative of the series, while retaining the essence of the Borderlands experience that fans know and love, including :
- Intense action, badass Treasure Hunters, and billions of savage, deadly weapons on an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.
- The most in-depth and diverse Treasure Hunter skill trees of any Borderlands title to date, offering players an unprecedented level of customization across their builds. The game also includes the most extensive Loot Hunt to date, giving players all the tools they need to research and perfect the build that best suits their style.
- Players will be able to travel seamlessly between zones, immersing themselves in an increasingly dynamic world that includes the discovery of events and side missions that encourage and reward exploration.
- New movement mechanics enrich the search for loot and add new dimensions to combat. A vehicle that can be summoned almost anywhere will take players through the magnificent panoramas of Kairos in style.
- Fight solo or cooperatively with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, filled with free-roaming combat and exploration, thrilling boss battles, infinitely varied loot and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters, old and new.
” Borderlands 4 is all about freedom and being a real badass,” said Gearbox director Randy Pitchford. It’s by far the biggest, craziest world we’ve ever created – it’s overloaded with monsters each more improbable than the last, to be slaughtered with the most over-the-top, hardcore weapons and loot ever seen in a game. Oh, and the story is really great too! ”
Borderlands 4 will be released in 2025 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Players can add it to their wish lists now.
The Borderlands franchise has sold over 87 million copies to date, and has received an immensely positive critical reception from critics and fans alike. Its unforgettable characters, deep universe and unique weapons have made it a must-have.
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