At Gamescom 2024, 2K and Gearbox Software officially announced the next installment in the beloved Borderlandsseries — Borderlands 4. The new game will launch in 2025 for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. It will be part of Take-Two Interactive's Fiscal Year 2026, making 2025 a major year for the company with multiple high-profile releases.
Key Details about Borderlands 4:
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Game Type: Looter-shooter, continuing the franchise’s signature gameplay
Plot: Players will once again take on the role of a Vault Hunter in search of secret alien treasure, with explosive combat and chaotic action. The announcement hints at an all-new planet to explore, building on the franchise’s already expansive universe.
Announcement and Teaser
The game was officially revealed during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom, accompanied by a teaser trailerthat sets an exciting tone but reveals little about the story or gameplay specifics. The trailer teases the thrilling adventures awaiting players, with hints of a new location and the same signature mayhem fans have come to expect.
Developer Insights
Randy Pitchford, founder and president of Gearbox, expressed the studio's enthusiasm, stating, “We are putting everything we have into making everything we love about Borderlands better than ever before, while taking the game to new levels and exciting directions.”
Catharina Lavers Mallet, senior vice president of 2K Core Games, added, “The Borderlands series is one of 2K's most successful franchises and beloved by millions globally. We look forward to delivering a top-tier experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.”
Other Announcements from 2K
Alongside Borderlands 4, 2K revealed Mafia: The Old Country and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, both set to launch next year. With Grand Theft Auto 6 also on the horizon for 2025, Take-Two Interactive is poised for a massive year.
Borderlands 4 marks the fourth main entry in the franchise, following 2019's Borderlands 3. Fans can look forward to new adventures, new enemies, and plenty of loot in a universe filled with chaos and humor.
