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Borderlands 4 pre-orders confirm a $70 price tag, putting to rest earlier speculation that it might be priced at $80. Read on to discover everything about the game’s launch pricing, edition breakdown, and fan reactions.
On June 16, the official Borderlands Twitter (X) account announced that pre-orders for Borderlands 4 are now live across all platforms. This announcement also confirmed the game’s final retail price: $70 for the Standard Edition.
Additionally, the Deluxe Edition will retail for $100, while the Super Deluxe Edition comes in at $130. These details have calmed community concerns that had been building since rumors suggested an $80 release price.
The topic gained traction a few weeks ago when Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford responded ambiguously to a fan inquiry regarding the game's potential cost. On May 14, he replied to a tweet suggesting the $80 price point by stating that “real fans” would find a way to afford it—an answer that sparked significant backlash from the community.
Pitchford later attempted damage control with a follow-up tweet on May 29, clarifying his stance:
"I am sorry there was a misunderstanding. The absolute sincere truth is that I don’t want anyone to pay any more than they should or are comfortable with and I always work with the intent and hope that a customer always feels they got the better end of the deal no matter what they pay."
Although this statement aimed to ease tensions, many fans still felt uneasy over his initial comment about “real fans.” However, the official pricing announcement has largely alleviated concerns about accessibility and value.
Borderlands 4 will launch with three digital editions: the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition. Each offers increasing levels of additional content and exclusive items.
All pre-orders—regardless of edition—will receive the Glided Glory Pack, which includes:
The Deluxe Edition adds the Bounty Pack, featuring:
For those looking for even more content, the Super Deluxe Edition builds upon the Deluxe tier with two additional packs:
GameStop is offering a limited-time physical bundle called the ECHO-4 Bundle, which includes:
Please note: this bundle does not include the base game.
While some players speculated whether the $70 price tag was influenced by the previous controversy surrounding Randy Pitchford’s comments, publisher 2K Games recently revealed that Mafia: The Old Country will retail for $50, suggesting that Borderlands 4’s pricing is intentional and aligned with market expectations for AAA titles.
Borderlands 4 is scheduled for release on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
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