Borderlands 4 Trailer Drops and I Can’t Wait to Play it in Splitscreen

If you’ve been reading most of what I’ve written over the years, you’ll know that I play quite a few games. However, there are few I play more than Borderlands. I often sit down on the couch in the evening, throw Borderlands 2 up on the projector, and play it in split-screen with my girlfriend. We’ve got thousands of hours into the franchise at this point, and after restarting from scratch a few months ago to prepare for Borderlands 4, we’re showing no signs of slowing down.

Of course, I’m hyped for 4. I can’t say I was too impressed with 3; it felt a bit over the top and immature, which is saying something for Borderlands. However, we’ve heard lots of positive things about the new game. The developers say that its tone is set to feel like it sits between Borderlands 1 and Borderlands 2, and I would say that’s perfect if true.

Borderlands 4

• Release Date: Borderlands 4 is set to launch on 23rd September 2025.
• Platforms: It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
• New Planet: The game takes place on a new planet called Kairos, which is described as technologically advanced and shrouded in a cloaking veil.
• New Antagonist: The main villain is The Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who rules Kairos.
• New Vault Hunters: Players will take on the role of one of four new Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities and skill trees.
• Gameplay Features: The game will feature enhanced movement abilities, including grappling hooks and the ability to summon vehicles on demand.
• Bigger Skill Trees: Each character’s skill tree will be larger and more diverse than in previous Borderlands games.
• Focus on Player Experience: The developers have emphasized that the story will focus on the player’s experiences and the character arcs of the new Vault Hunters.
• New Enemies and Factions: Players will encounter new enemy types, including mechanical monstrosities and mutated Psychos, as well as new factions with their own agendas.
• Loot and Customisation: The game will feature billions of guns and accessories for players to acquire, as well as deep customisation options for their characters.

If you’re eager to see how the game plays, check out the trailer below. In the video, you can see that the game has many enhancements to the gameplay and movement, such as double jumping, a grapple, and no doubt some refinements to general movement and sliding.

The trailer was released at the PlayStation State of Play last night, where Take-Two gave us a fresh look at the game. While the game is launching on 23 September, you can, of course, expect an Xbox and PC release then too. Perhaps we’ll even see this one hitting the Switch 2 when Nintendo reveal more details in the coming weeks.

Whatever is coming, I can’t wait to go hunting for more loot and vaults.