Borderlands 4 is officially scheduled for release on September 23, 2025, for Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The announcement came from developer Gearbox during Sony’s recent State of Play event.
A dedicated online showcase focusing exclusively on Borderlands 4 is planned for the coming months. However, an exact date for this event has yet to be confirmed.
Impact on GTA 6 Release Timing
The release date of Borderlands 4 is particularly significant for fans eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto 6. Both games share the same publisher, 2K Games, which, like GTA developer Rockstar Games, operates under the umbrella of Take-Two Interactive.
Given the industry’s standard practice of scheduling major releases to avoid internal competition, it is highly unlikely that GTA 6 will launch in the four to six weeks before or after Borderlands 4. This suggests that the “Fall 2025” window previously mentioned for GTA 6’s release is more likely to mean mid-to-late October through mid-December—unless there are further delays.
What’s New in Borderlands 4?
For the first time in the franchise’s history, Borderlands 4 will feature an expansive open world with seamless exploration, eliminating noticeable loading screens. The game is set on the planet Kairos, a departure from previous titles, which divided gameplay into separate zones with distinct biomes and enemy types.
To maintain fast-paced movement, the four playable Vault Hunters will be equipped with grappling hooks, a feature expected to introduce new dynamics to combat. Additional gameplay innovations remain under wraps, but more details are anticipated in upcoming reveals.
With its ambitious open-world design and refined mechanics, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a major release in 2025, setting the stage for an exciting year in gaming.