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Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 is a premium looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. Players become Vault Hunters who arrive on the hidden planet Kairos and join a growing resistance against the Timekeeper and his Order. The goal is to explore the planet, complete missions, hunt Vaults, gather increasingly powerful gear, and break the Timekeeper's control over Kairos. Its defining hook is a first-person combat system that combines Action Skills, branching skill trees, extensive weapon variation, and expanded movement abilities.
Game summary
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Latest update
Version 1.9 released on July 30, 2026. The update launched the paid Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions and Vault Card 4, added three new Pearlescent weapons, introduced dedicated drop sources for Pearlescent gear that previously relied on world drops, and improved boss encounters, dropped-loot accessibility, gear, and abilities.
Release date and status
Borderlands 4 launched worldwide on September 12, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. An announced Nintendo Switch 2 edition remains unreleased, and Nintendo currently lists its release date as TBD. The released game has continued to expand through free updates, Bounty Packs, endgame additions, and larger Story Pack expansions.
| Global release | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium·In-app purchases |
| Availability | SteamEpic Games StorePlayStation StoreXbox Store |
Platforms and availability
The released version supports PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 through the PlayStation Store, and Xbox Series X/S through the Xbox Store. Online co-op supports up to four players, while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S additionally support 2-player local split-screen. Crossplay requires a SHiFT Account.
Gameplay and setting
Borderlands 4 takes place on Kairos, a planet kept hidden and controlled by the Timekeeper through cybernetic Bolts and his synthetic army, the Order. Players join resistance groups while exploring connected regions, completing story and side missions, hunting Vaults, fighting bosses, and collecting progressively stronger weapons and equipment.
The base game features Vex the Siren, Rafa the Exo-Soldier, Amon the Forgeknight, and Harlowe the Gravitar, each with three Action Skills and branching skill trees. Story Pack 1 adds C4SH the Rogue as another playable Vault Hunter. Movement includes double jumping, gliding, dodging, grappling, and the summonable Digirunner vehicle, allowing combat and exploration to flow across the game's larger connected spaces.
Weapons come from manufacturers including Daedalus, Tediore, Maliwan, Jakobs, Vladof, and Torgue, while the Licensed Parts system can combine characteristics from different manufacturers. Additional gear systems include Ordnance, Enhancements, and Repkits. Endgame progression includes Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, Specializations, Wildcard Missions, replayable bosses through Moxxi's Big Encore, Invincible boss encounters, Takedown at Hadron Abyss, and Circle of Slaughter.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected launch trailer and gallery show the four base Vault Hunters, cooperative combat, character abilities, Digirunner traversal, weapon-focused firefights, and environments across Kairos.
Developer and publisher
Gearbox Software develops Borderlands 4 and 2K publishes the game. Gearbox Software operates as a 2K studio, with 2K serving as a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software.
| Developer | Gearbox Software |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Official website | Borderlands 4 |
Download and availability
PC players can purchase and download Borderlands 4 through Steam or the Epic Games Store. PlayStation 5 players can obtain it through the PlayStation Store, while Xbox Series X/S players can use the Xbox Store. Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe editions are available, with the higher editions bundling combinations of Bounty Pack and Vault Hunter Pack content.
System / Device Requirements
Borderlands 4 has official minimum and recommended PC specifications, with an SSD required at both tiers. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S use fixed console hardware.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 / Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| CPU cores | 8 cores | 8 or more cores |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB or more |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB, SSD required | 100 GB, SSD required |
| Performance target | 1080p, 30 FPS, Low preset | 1440p, 60 FPS, Medium preset |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
| Internet connection | Required for online multiplayer and crossplay |
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- PlayStation 5
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- Required for online multiplayer and crossplay
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
| Internet connection | Required for online multiplayer and crossplay |
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- Xbox Series X/S
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- Required for online multiplayer and crossplay