The call of the Vault has sounded once more, and a brand-new planet filled with billions of wild weapons, badass new Vault Hunters, and a whole lot of Mayhem is finally here. Yep, it’s time for Borderlands 4.
Borderlands 4, the next epic chapter in the iconic looter-shooter saga, has officially launched today. This brand-new adventure from developer Gearbox and publisher 2K is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for a later date.
Prepare to become an unstoppable force of battle, blasting through enemies with an all-new arsenal of outrageous weaponry and moving across the Borderlands like never before.
A New Planet, A New Tyrant
Borderlands 4 crash-lands you on the all-new planet of Kairos, a world ruled by the ruthless dictator known as The Timekeeper. You will choose one of four new Vault Hunters, each seeking their own wealth and glory, and set out to unite the people of Kairos and ignite a revolution.
This is a massive leap forward for the series’ signature action. You can now move across the Borderlands like never before, with double jumping, gliding, dodging, and grappling allowing you to deal death from every direction. You’ll explode each encounter with devastating Action Skills and craft your perfect build with deep, branching skill trees and a rewarding loot chase full of wild weapons and powerful new gear.
For the first time, you can freely explore a vast and dangerous seamless world. 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 the unforgettable new characters that the series is famous for.
Join the Revolution at London Waterloo Station!
To celebrate the launch, 2K is bringing the game’s anarchic universe to life with an epic takeover of London’s Waterloo Station!
What: Borderlands 4 launch takeover
Where: London Waterloo Station, 218-223 Piccadilly, London W1V 9LB
When: Friday, September 12th to Saturday, September 13th: 7am – 7pm each day
Partnering with Snapchat, the activation will feature a Snap Augmented Reality (AR) Mirror and an AR vending machine, giving visitors the chance to try exclusive Borderlands 4 AR Lenses, snap a selfie with the Vault Hunters, and even get their hands on real-life loot!
A Journey We’ve Been Following
We’ve been keenly anticipating this new era of mayhem for a while now. It was back in 2024 that we first got wind of the new title when we reported that Borderlands 4 would bring more guns and more mayhem. The series is known for its incredible cast, and we can’t wait to see which new faces will join our list of the 5 of the best Borderlands NPCs.
Choose Your Level of Badassery: Editions Explained
You can start your revolution today with a variety of digital editions:
Standard Edition (£69.99): Includes the full base game.
Deluxe Edition (£89.99): Includes the base game, the Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin, and the Bounty Pack Bundle, which features 4 new areas, 4 Vault Cards, and a host of new cosmetics and gear.
Super Deluxe Edition (£119.99): Includes all Deluxe Edition content plus the Ornate Order Pack (new Vault Hunter skins) and the Vault Hunter Pack, which adds 2 new playable Vault Hunters and new story scenarios after launch.
Is Borderlands 4 on Game Pass?
At launch, we’re not seeing Borderlands 4 included in the Game Pass subscription, not across either Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass.
Of course, with the constantly rotating nature of the games library within, there’s a good chance we’ll see it pop up at some point. We’ll let you know if it does.
Further, Borderlands 4 does not come with Xbox Play Anywhere support either.
Key Features
The Next Chapter in the Iconic Looter-Shooter Saga: Four new Vault Hunters, a new planet, and billions of new guns.
Enhanced Movement System: Double jump, glide, dodge, and grapple to deal death from every direction.
Deep Customisation: Craft your perfect build with branching skill trees and a rewarding loot chase.
A Seamless World: Freely explore the vast and dangerous world of Kairos on your hover bike.
Co-op Mayhem: Play with friends in 2-player split-screen or up to 4-player online co-op.
The Timekeeper’s perfect Order is about to be shattered, and a new generation of Vault Hunters is here to light the fuse. If you’re ready to cause some Mayhem, Borderlands 4 is waiting for you on the Xbox Store and other digital platforms right now.
Stay tuned for our full review of Borderlands 4 on Xbox Series X|S. We’re intrigued to see how this one compares to Borderlands 3 from a good few years back.
Borderlands 4 Description
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.
