Borderlands 4: Editions, Pre-Order Bonuses & Key Details Revealed

Borderlands 4 is officially happening—and it’s arriving sooner than expected. After years of speculation and recent setbacks for the franchise, 2K and Gearbox have confirmed the next mainline entry in the looter-shooter series. Here's everything you need to know about the release date, special editions, pre-order bonuses, platforms, and early gameplay reveals.

📅 Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed

Borderlands 4 is now set to launch on September 12, 2025, moving up from its previously scheduled September 23 release.As of June 16, the game is available for pre-order across all major platforms.

Although Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford initially shared the new date in an April 29 X/Twitter post—later deleted—the news has since circulated widely online.

🎮 State of Play Presentation

Sony has announced a full State of Play dedicated to Borderlands 4, scheduled for April 30 at:

• 2 PM PT
• 5 PM EST
• 10 PM BST/ 11 PM CEST

Expect deep dives into gameplay, story elements, and possibly more surprises.

💰 Borderlands 4 Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses

Standard Edition – $69.99 Includes the base game and access to the Gilded Glory Pack, a bonus that features:

• One Vault Hunter skin
• Weapon skin
• ECHO-4 Drone skin

Deluxe Edition – $99.99 Includes everything from the Standard Edition plus the Bounty Pack Bundle, featuring:

• 4 post-launch DLCs (new areas, missions, bosses)
• Vault Cards
• Additional loot, vehicles, and cosmetics
• Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin

Super Deluxe Edition – $129.99 The most comprehensive package, which includes:

• All Deluxe content
• An extra DLC: the Vault Hunter Pack, featuring:Two story expansions
• New playable characters
• Extra side quests, gear, and cosmetics
• The Ornate Order Pack (exclusive heads, skins, and bodies)

🖥️ Platforms

Borderlands 4 will be available on:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S
• PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store)

There’s currently no indication of support for last-gen consoles, suggesting the game is optimized for modern hardware.

🧭 Story & Setting

The game sticks to the classic Borderlands formula. Players take on the role of Vault Hunters exploring the new planet Kairos, hunting for alien treasure and battling across hostile environments.

Narrative Director Sam Winkler emphasized a “grounded world” where players are the driving force behind the story. Expect more personal agency and choice-driven progression, rather than being passive participants.

The main antagonist is a powerful dictator known as The Timekeeper, whom players must confront to liberate the world.

🔫 Gameplay: What to Expect

The initial reveal trailer confirmed:

• Four new Vault Hunters
• Classic looter-shooter action
• Hordes of gear
• Dynamic movement mechanics
• Extensive skill trees
• Split-screen co-op confirmed for consoles

Expect the signature chaotic combat and deep customization to return, with a few modern enhancements.