Borderlands 4: Release date, launch times, pre-orders and more
Can the game right the wrongs of the film?
Move over Borderlands 1, 2, 3, The Pre-Sequel, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Tales from the Borderlands, this week we have a new thing to play with – Borderlands 4!
We already had the chance to play it in a hands-on preview back in May, where we also interviewed two of the game's lead developers, and it's shaping up to be something special.
Later on, at Gamescom 2025, we even sat down with Mr Borderlands himself Randy Pitchford to chat all things Borderlands.
If all that has you excited as we are, read on for the full details on the Borderlands 4 release date, launch times, pre-orders, gameplay details and more!
When is the Borderlands 4 release date?
The Borderlands 4 release date is spread across 11th and 12th September 2025, depending on time zone and platform, Gearbox Entertainment has revealed.
Initially, a release date of 23rd September was revealed during the PlayStation State of Play broadcast in February 2025.
This was later changed in April, when Randy Pitchford confirmed that the game's release date would be moved forward to 12th September, citing how quickly development was progressing – good signs all around!
What time does Borderlands 4 release in the UK?
Borderlands 4 releases at 5pm on 11th September for PC and 12am on 12th September on console.
That's just the UK, though. Here are the launch times for various time zones around the world:
- US West Coast (PT): 9am 11th September on PC, 9pm 11th September on console
- US East Coast (ET): 12pm 11th September on PC, 12am 12th September on console
- Central Europe (CEST): 6pm 11th September on PC, 12am 12th September on console
- Singapore (SGT): 12am 12th September on PC and console
- Japan (JST): 1am 12th September on PC, 12am 12th September on console
- Australia East Coast (AEST): 2am 12th September on PC, 12am 12th September on console
- New Zealand (NZST): 4am 12th September on PC, 12am 12th September on console
Can I pre-order Borderlands 4?
Yes, Borderlands 4 is now available to pre-order.
Digital players can purchase the game directly from their platform's store of choice, whether that's the Steam store, Xbox store or PlayStation store.
As for physical copies, you can pre-order the game from the following retailers:
UK
US
Which consoles and platforms can play Borderlands 4?
Borderlands 4 is coming to PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.
It should be clarified that the Switch 2 port will not be releasing on 12th September along with the other versions, and it does not currently have a release date.
Years ago, Randy Pitchford took to X (formerly Twitter) to gush over Unreal Engine 5.
We can safely assume that this is the engine they will be using and as such, last-gen ports are most likely off of the table.
If there is an official statement regarding this, we will of course update you as soon as we can.
Borderlands 4 gameplay and story details
If you want a more detailed overview, you can check out our hands-on preview where we share our thoughts after a few hours playing the game, but for the the brief version, you can read more down below.
We now know there are four new Vault hunters to play as on a completely new planet where, from the trailer, it looks like all-out war is breaking out.
This time around, our awesome foursome include Vex the Siren, Rafa the Exo-Soldier, Harlowe the Gravitar and Amon the Forgeknight.
Once again, and most importantly for Borderlands fans, there are plenty of new weapons on display and new mobility options to make the game feel faster than ever.
This time around, the big bad is a new threat, the ruthless tyrant Timekeeper, and you'll be tasked with taking him down solo or in a squad of up to four players.
Is there a Borderlands 4 trailer?
Yes, there is a Borderlands 4 trailer (by this point there have been a few).
The first-look trailer is well worth a watch:
The latest Borderlands 4 trailer – revealed during the PlayStation State of Play broadcast in February 2025 – showcases more of the game's many, many guns and reveals its release date:
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Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to RadioTimes.com's Gaming section. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.
