Borderlands 4 Showcased in April 2025 State of Play

April's State of Play dedicated a comprehensive 20-minute showcase to Borderlands 4, highlighting fresh gameplay mechanics and features. Discover what surprises await in this looter shooter sequel and why fans are buzzing about its accelerated release schedule.

Borderlands 4's State of Play Unveils Exciting Features

Extended 20-Minute Gameplay Showcase

PlayStation's April 30 State of Play presentation delivered an in-depth look at Borderlands 4's gameplay. The footage introduced two of four playable Vault Hunters: Vex the Siren, harnessing cosmic energy to summon spectral allies, and Rafa the Exo-Soldier, a mechanized warrior with an instant-weapon arsenal.

Players will explore the war-torn planet Kairos, battling factions and exotic wildlife under the Timekeeper's tyranny. The campaign focuses on sparking rebellion across the galaxy, with returning allies like Claptrap and Moxxi joining the fight. New systems include modular weapon customization, specialized gear slots, and the terrain-adaptive Digirunner vehicle.

Gearbox Addresses Release Date Speculation

Gearbox surprised fans by moving Borderlands 4's launch forward by two weeks, attributing the change to development progress. While some speculated this responds to GTA 6's potential 2025 release, studios under Take-Two Interactive maintain their schedules are strategically staggered.

Take-Two CEO clarified during a 2024 earnings call that the company avoids overlapping major releases. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford reinforced this via social media, emphasizing their early launch reflects confidence in the polished product rather than external factors. The chaotic looter shooter now drops September 12, 2025 across all platforms.