The trailer highlights new villains and themes for the most ambitious Borderlands game to-date.
2K Communications and Gearbox Software have released the first look at ‘Borderlands 4,’ showcasing new details from one of the most highly anticipated games coming in 2025.
A new trailer, which was revealed at The Game Awards, introduces The Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high.
But a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across Kairos, the most dangerous planet discovered so far in the Borderlands universe.
‘Borderlands 4’ is touted as the most ambitious series to date, and evolves the gameplay and storytelling in new ways while delivering on the quintessential experience that fans know and love.
Expected in the new game are the intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons on an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.
The new series also promises the deepest and most diverse Vault Hunter skill trees yet. This would give players an unprecedented level of expression through their builds and paired with the most expansive loot chase yet, players will have all the tools they need to seek out and perfect the build that best matches their style.
Moreover, players will be able to seamlessly travel between zones and become immersed in a more dynamic world featuring events and discoverable side missions that encourage and reward exploration.
New traversal mechanics will also add to the exploration for loot and add new dimensions to combat. A vehicle that can be summoned almost anywhere will have players racing across the beautiful vistas of Kairos in style.
The ability to fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure will also be included, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford said that “[Borderlands 4] is by far the biggest and most insane world we’ve ever made – it’s overloaded with jerkface ratnozzle scrote monsters that need to be put down with the most over-the-top hardcore nuts op guns and loot in any game ever. Oh, and the story also seriously kicks ass!”
Borderlands 4 will launch in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
It is available to wishlist now on the official Borderlands site at borderlands.2k.com
The Borderlands franchise has sold-in more than 87 million copies to-date, receiving critical acclaim from reviewers and fans alike. With unforgettable characters, deep world building, and more unique guns than can be counted, the franchise has cemented itself as a must-play series.
Borderlands 4 is currently rated RP for Rating Pending by the ESRB.