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What is Borderlands 4?

Borderlands 4 is the next installment in the popular looter-shooter series developed by Gearbox Software. The game was officially unveiled in August of 2024. It released on September 12, 2025 and will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 will be released at a future date.

The game revolves around vault hunters who each have their own distinct skills and traits that can be employed in first-person combat against the bandits and denizens of Kairos. The primary antagonist will be the Order, lead by the Timekeeper, who intends to track down the rarest and most powerful treasures. Unlike previous entries, Borderlands 4 aims to reduce "the borders" and increase "the lands." Essentially, the world is far more seamless with less loading screens and more exploration options available.

As with previous entries, the Borderlands staple of boasting "billions" of weapons and accessories with all of the game's components and various manufacturers' parts still exists. Though, "billions" is an increase over the the 1 billion mark noted for Borderlands 3. At launch, the game featured four new vault hunters that players can choose from.

• Vex: She takes the place of the series' signature Siren role. With her abilities she can deal kinetic damage and use powerful spectral manuevers.
• Rafa: He is an Exo-soldier outfitted with a Tediore exosuit and is capable of  charged offensive strikes ustilizing cannons and blades.
• Harlowe: She is Maliwan scientist with superior intellect and an array of gadgets at her disposal ready to deploy in battle.
• Amon: He acts as the tank-like bruiser who excels and close-range combat. 

New Game Mechanics

Borderlands 4 comes with new mechanics that aid in exploration and traversal.

• Digirunners: Players can summon a Digirunner nearly anywhere that allows them to glide across the landscape at high speeds. 
• Echo-4: This drone companion offers assistance throughout your travels including navigating the best paths to your objectives.
• Conquer: Players can take points of interest occupied by the Order and claim them for the Crimson Resistance. This will offer new fast travel options.

Borderlands 4 Release and Availability

Borderlands 4  released on September 12, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version will be released on October 3, 2025.

  

 

Borderlands 4 System Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
• File Size: 100 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8 CPU Cores for processor. Requires 8 GB VRAM for graphics. SSD storage required

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS

• OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
• Memory: 32 GB RAM
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
• CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
• File Size: 100 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8+ CPU Cores for processor. Requires 12+ GB VRAM for graphics. SSD storage required

These FAQs are the official response from the developer/publisher regarding these queries.

What genre is Borderlands 4?

Borderlands 4 is a first-person looter shooter, with co-op for parties of up to 4 players online, and 2-player splitscreen support on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When will Borderlands 4 be released?

Borderlands 4 is launching on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 12, 2025!

It will also come to Nintendo Switch 2; we'll share more details at a later date.

What platforms will Borderlands 4 be available on?

Borderlands 4 is launching on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 12, 2025!

It will also come to Nintendo Switch 2; we'll share more details at a later date.

What languages does Borderlands 4 support?

Borderlands 4 supports the following languages for the UI and subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

It supports the following languages with full voice acting: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

Is there a pre-order / pre-purchase bonus for Borderlands 4?

Yes! By pre-ordering Borderlands 4 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch 2, or pre-purchasing on PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store, you'll receive the Gilded Glory Pack of in-game cosmetics, featuring 1 Vault Hunter Skin, 1 Weapon Skin, and 1 ECHO-4 Drone Skin.* After launch, the Gilded Glory Pack will be available for separate purchase for anyone who didn't pre-order / pre-purchase. *Pre-Order / Pre-Purchase offer available until launch, after which the Gilded Glory Pack will be available for separate purchase (base game required). Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.

Will editions of Borderlands 4 will be available for physical purchase?

Yes! In North America, Borderlands 4 Standard Edition and Super Deluxe Edition will be available as a physical purchase for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. In other regions, Borderlands 4 Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe Edition will be available as a physical purchase for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What is a Vault Hunter? How many Vault Hunters / Vault Hunter classes will be in Borderlands 4?

At the heart of Borderlands 4's action are the Vault Hunters: badass heroic archetypes with powerful abilities. Vault Hunters are treasure-hunting badasses, running headfirst into danger in hopes of wealth, power, glory, and the best loot in the galaxy. Each Vault Hunter represents a unique class choice that will help determine your playstyle, though you have a lot of freedom to build them how you like. In Borderlands 4, every Vault Hunter has three powerful Action Skills to choose from: distinct, devastating abilities that you can use on a cooldown. Borderlands 4 also delivers the series' most advanced skill tree system yet, replete with branching paths to enable even more incredibly unique builds. Borderlands 4 stars four all-new Vault Hunters at launch with unique classes: Rafa the Exo-Soldier, Vex the Siren, Amon the Forgeknight, and Harlowe the Gravitar. Two new Vault Hunters will also be available in the post-launch content of two Story Packs, which are bundled into the Vault Hunter Pack included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. Each Story Pack will add a new playable Vault Hunter, an entirely new region of Kairos with extended narrative content including additional storylines and side missions, and tons of fresh loot and cosmetics to collect. We know that DLC Vault Hunters have been hugely popular with the community in past Borderlands games, so we're stoked to add two more Vault Hunters to Borderlands 4's motley crew after launch.

 

Do I need to play other Borderlands games to enjoy the story of Borderlands 4?

Nope! Borderlands 4 takes place on the all-new planet Kairos where you'll encounter new heroes and villains, making it the perfect entry point for new players too. Longtime Borderlands fans will enjoy seeing some familiar faces, but you can absolutely enjoy Borderlands 4 without any prior knowledge of the previous Borderlands games.

Where can I learn more about Borderlands 4?

Sign up for the Borderlands newsletter with a free SHiFT Account and follow Borderlands on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay informed in the leadup to launch!

Can Borderlands 4 be played offline?

Yes, Borderlands 4 features offline play for all single-player activities. Some features such as online multiplayer will not be available when playing offline.

Can I customize the look of my playable Vault Hunter character? Can I customize the look of my gear?

Yes! Cosmetic customizations include Vault Hunter Skins that apply a new texture or design to your outfit, while Vault Hunter Heads and Vault Hunter Bodies let you equip altered character models. You can also collect Weapon Skins that apply a texture to any gun in your collection, and ECHO skins that change the look of your loyal ECHO-4 companion bot! You can also collect new Vehicle cosmetics to customize the look of your personalized vehicle. All these cosmetics have no effect on gameplay beyond making you feel that much cooler.

Aside from their cosmetic appearance, can I customize how my guns work in Borderlands 4?

While Borderlands 4 does include ways to customize the look of your weapons with Weapon Skins, gun behaviors and their functional components in the new Licensed Parts system will not be customizable. Borderlands is all about the loot chase, so we're keeping to our RNG roots to ensure that there's always a thrilling gun just waiting to be discovered!

Can I play Borderlands 4 co-op? What are the options for co-op?

Yes, you can play co-op (cooperatively) as a team of Vault Hunters! Borderlands 4 is designed for co-op from the ground up, supporting up to 4 players in online parties on the same platform or cross-platform*, and up to 2 players in splitscreen couch co-op on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Whether you're hunting for loot, tackling missions, or wandering freely, level scaling and individual difficulty keeps the party together and having fun. *Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

How many players does Borderlands 4 co-op support?

Borderlands 4 supports up to 4-player co-op online* across all platforms, as well as 2-player splitscreen couch co-op on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. *Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Does Borderlands 4 support cross-play multiplayer?

Yes! Players who link their free SHiFT Account to Borderlands 4 will be able to play online multiplayer across any platform of choice.*

*Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Amon

The Forgeknight

Amon was raised in a Vault monster-worshipping cult—until the Vault was opened and the creature turned on everyone he loved. As the only survivor, he dedicates his life to finding and killing as many of these beasts as he can. Amon, a warrior-poet, is introspective and unflinching to his duty, but despite his hardened appearance, he has a warm attitude, often regaling comrades in arms with stories and advice earned throughout his travels.

 

Harlowe

The Gravitar

Harlowe is a former Maliwan combat scientist, driven by the need to understand how things work. While this initially made her an outcast amongst her Traunt relatives, Harlowe has used her intellect to bring new tech and gadgetry to the battlefield as a Vault Hunter. Harlowe's brilliance is apparent in everything she does, but so is her enthusiasm and love for life. Harlowe brings everything to the fight, including her sunny disposition. Always ready to give a beat down, her spirit can't be beat.

 

Rafa

The Exo-Soldier

Rafa was born and raised in microgravity, which severely altered his bone density and musculature, making it impossible for him to survive elsewhere. Desperate to explore, he signed up to Tediore's military force. In exchange for a tour of duty, his body was altered for a new kind of exo-suit. But when it became clear Tediore never intended to end his service, Rafa went AWOL. Now he's on the run and plans to enjoy whatever time he has left before his Tediore Deadframe ends him for good.

 

Vex

The Siren

Vex had a rough upbringing that was made more complicated by receiving her Siren powers. Her cynical and sarcastic demeanor comes from having to fend for herself and scrape for everything she's got. But underneath her salty exterior, Vex is an empath who knows better than anyone how much life can suck. Ever the pessimist, Vex still believes in helping others. And if helping others means dealing damage to oppressive jerks, Vex will always be first in line.

    

Dec 11, 2025 (Bloomreaper the Invincible)

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates. Check the full Patch Notes list.

"Welcome, Vault Hunters! Today’s update includes support for the addition of Bloomreaper the Invincible, True Mode, and Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode 6. This comes alongside a variety of improvements across gameplay, summons behavior, gear, visuals. We’ve done a lot of work to boost performance, refine gear, and improve the splitscreen and menu usability in this update. Thank you for the continued feedback and reports that are being sent in. There are more updates on the way!"

 

Nov 20, 2025 (Bounty Pack 1)

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates. Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

"Welcome, Vault Hunters! Today’s update delivers some key community-requested improvements, smarter loot drops, and a new Legendary Loot Indicator for your radar. These are alongside major improvements, visual polish, and stability updates for a smoother experience on Kairos.

Beyond today’s update, the team is hard at work on a host of other highly requested quality-of-life features. Work on Photo Mode is wrapping up, while other updates like support for multiple active Big Encore Machines and more options for scaling difficulty are coming (we’ll talk more about these closer to their launch). Further into the future, we’re looking at ways to improve shared character progression, add additional endgame-focused activities (did someone say Takedown?), launch Cross-Save support, and more.

Now that we're post-launch, we want to break down how we deliver updates to you! We have two main kinds:

"Minor Updates" will take care of any smaller, more pressing issues outside of the planned update schedule (primarily balance changes, if needed). They also refresh the three types of Weekly Activities: the Weekly Big Encore Boss, Weekly Wildcard Mission, and Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine location. Minor Updates are scheduled weekly on Thursdays.

"Major Updates" deliver larger-scale changes, including new content, more sweeping balance adjustments, performance improvements, and the addressing of any reported issues. Major Updates are less common, and are planned to deploy about a month apart.

With all of today’s changes though, we hope you can feel the positive effects in gameplay as you experience How Rush Saved Mercenary Day and make progress on your Vault Cards!"

"We're stoked for you to team up with Rush and teach Minister Screw the true meaning of Mercenary Day! This being a holiday-themed Bounty Pack, we knew we had to deliver it to you by the end of the year. However, the team realized that there was more mayhem than time when it came to getting as much into Bounty Pack 1 as originally planned while never slowing down in their mission to improve the Borderlands 4 player experience. 

So in the spirit of the season, we're giving a gift to all Borderlands 4 players by making Bounty Pack 1 free!* Thank you for all the passion and support you've given us as a community. We're hard at work making sure future Bounty Packs are more fully loaded with the compelling content players have been asking for. In addition, we're now adding a new Bounty Pack 5 (more on that in a bit); there's a lot of amazing stuff coming to Borderlands 4, so stay tuned!"

 

 

Nov 6, 2025

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates. Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

Oct 30, 2025

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates. Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

"This update for Borderlands 4 adjusts the Horrors of Kairos Skully Legendary Grenade, adds a Class Mod drop and cooldown resets, and addresses audio balance."

 

Oct 23, 2025 - Horrors of Kairos!

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates. Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

"Hello, Vault Hunters! Can you believe we’ve already shared more than a month of mayhem together in Borderlands 4?! To celebrate, we have an update that includes widespread stability improvements, multiplayer fixes, UI polish, and a suite of quality-of-life upgrades across visuals, audio, and accessibility. It also addresses various reported issues for Vault Hunters including major balance tuning, loot systems, gear, and achievements—further refining late-game, mission flow, and overall player experience.

 We will monitor the community closely for feedback and respond after the changes have settled. This measured approach to your input will provide a consistent and better experience. As a reminder, our primary goal with balance adjustments is to provide you the greatest number of viable builds. 

To all PC players with NVIDIA GeForce hardware: We highly encourage you to update to the latest drivers 581.57 that were released on Tuesday, October 14, as NVIDIA has addressed a number of GPU crashes."

 

Oct 9, 2025

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates. Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

"This update for Borderlands 4 refreshes the Weekly Activities, adjusts some Legendary gear values, and addresses concerns reported by the community.  

After last week’s large set of changes, we wanted to focus on some smaller gear adjustments. We’re continuing to monitor feedback to the Vault Hunter changes and identifying areas to make further improvements.  

Looking forward to next week, we are planning another round of adjustments that will focus on Class Mods, Repkits, Shields, and Firmware being tuned to provide greater viability for melee builds, and account for deficiencies in other specific Vault Hunter builds. We will also address unintended interactions in certain Vault Hunter skills, and make adjustments to overperforming gear. Importantly, next week's update will include a host of improvements to stability, performance, and some highly requested quality-of-life changes! 

Please restart your game to ensure that the update goes through and to prevent connection errors in matchmaking."

 

Oct 2, 2025

• This update includes some additional balance changes and updates for Vault Hunters. Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

"Welcome to our first significant balance patch! Our high level goal for Borderlands 4 is to always provide players with the tools and means to build their perfect Vault Hunter. Through the combination of gear, Firmware, Skill and Specialization trees, we want players to experiment and craft theories, then put them to the test in combat.

For today's update, we wanted to focus on creating greater build diversity by adjusting underperforming skills. Amon in particular gets a host of adjustments to bring him closer in line with the general power level of the other Vault Hunters. Vex's summons and Rafa's melee power see adjustment to make those builds more viable in the late endgame. Finally, Harlowe has a couple tweaks to make sure Stasis is getting value for players.

Looking to the future, we're investigating stats and behaviors on Class Mods, Rep Kits, Shields, and Firmware to make sure they are providing avenues to greater build diversity. We are also planning to fix a number of unintended interactions. These exploits prevent us from creating meaningful build diversity as they trivialize content that is otherwise meant to challenge players.

We're excited about the future of Borderlands 4 and its upcoming Post-Launch Roadmap. This is just the start of an exciting year of updates and content, and we can't wait to experience it all with our community."

 

Sep 28, 2025

• The official new vault hunter, C4SH, was announced.
• Shown during the Borderlands 4 panel at Tokyo Game Show 2025, C4SH is included in the first Story Pack, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, which is planned to launch in Q1 2026. This Story Pack is one of many additions outlined in our Post-Launch Roadmap and features multiple main and side missions set in a new zone of Kairos, the brand-new Vault Hunter C4SH, new gear to earn, and a bunch of new cosmetics to collect.
• Here are the ways you can add C4SH to your roster of playable Vault Hunters as soon as he's available:
  • Own Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition
  • Own the Vault Hunter Pack (included in Super Deluxe Edition)
  • Own Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned (included in Vault Hunter Pack)

 

Sep 25, 2025

• This update brings new Weekly Activities, stability and performance improvements, adjustments to some rewards/progression, and further refinements across UI, audio, visuals, and gear. This update also adds a Field of View (FOV) slider option on consoles.
• Check the full Patch Notes list.

 

Sep 23, 2025

• Switch 2 release delayed indefinitely
• In a social media post through the official Borderlands accounts, it was announced on September 23rd, 2025, that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 is being indefinitely delayed. Citing the need for additional development and polish time to ensure the best possible experience, as well as working with the cross-save feature, as the reasons.
• All customers who pre-ordered this version could begin the refund process on the 23rd, but all pre-orders were automatically canceled, and refunds began to be issued on Friday the 26th.
• There was no mention of an expected release date.

 

Sep 15, 2025

• A new update for Borderlands 4 has been released that aims to improve crossplay across all systems.
  
  "Today, we rolled out a small update for Borderlands 4 on all platforms, which improves crossplay. Please note that on PC, you may see a command window briefly pop up as a result of this update. This is an expected behavior and will not impact your game or machine.
  
  Please restart Borderlands 4 if you're currently playing to ensure that this update goes through. You may close the pop-up if it appears. We apologize for the inconvenience!"

 

Sep 13, 2025

• Gearbox rolled out an update for Borderlands 4 that aims to improve PC performance and stability.
• They also gave out links to their NVIDIA and AMD Optimizations Guides for Borderlands 4 to help players find the best configuration for their PC builds. You can find links to each in the Update Notes section of the official Borderlands 4 website.
  
  "If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, please refer to the Borderlands 4 NVIDIA Optimization Guide that features Optimal Settings charts provided by NVIDIA with suggestions for which graphics settings may work best for your combination of GPU and desired display resolution. You should also use the NVIDIA App to download and install NVIDIA's newest Game Ready Driver (581.29) and Optimize for your system.
  
  If you have an AMD graphics card, please refer to the Borderlands 4 AMD Optimization Guide that features Optimal Settings with suggestions for which graphics settings may work best for your combination of GPU and desired display resolution."

 

Sep 9, 2025 - GEARBOX BOSS CONFIRMS DAY 1 PATCH

• Gearbox Boss Randy Pitchford confirmed on X that a Day 1 Patch will provide great support, but that PCs under specifications should manage expectations.
  
  "The Day 1 patch does a lot! That said, the expectation for using a below min-spec machine should be that the game is unplayable... I just want everyone to have realistic expectations for performance. This is a big open AAA game and lower-end and older hardware may not perform as well as higher-end, modern PCs."
  
  -Randy Pitchford, Gearbox Entertainment CEO