Borderlands 4 is out now – platforms, setting, and what’s next

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Borderlands 4 has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled for October 3, 2025. The sequel shifts the action to Kairos, a new planet controlled by a ruthless tyrant and the oppressive Timekeeper’s Order. Players pick from four new Vault Hunters and take on a familiar looter‑shooter loop with updated combat systems. Publisher 2K has also posted global rollout timings on its official site.

Where and when you can play

The game is available today on current‑gen consoles and PC storefronts. The Nintendo Switch 2 release is dated for later – Gearbox confirms an October 3, 2025 launch on that platform. For exact unlock windows by region, the studio has shared a Global Launch Times breakdown on the official Borderlands site.

This table summarizes the studio’s platform rollout. The exact regional go‑live times may vary and are documented by 2K in its global schedule.

The new setting and the core loop

Borderlands 4 moves the series to Kairos, a fresh sandbox ruled by an authoritarian regime known as the Timekeeper’s Order. The campaign centers on dismantling that power structure while exploring a planet built for high‑tempo firefights. Expect billions of weapon permutations, powerful Action Skills, deep skill trees and dynamic movement abilities anchoring the combat and buildcrafting.

The design leans into flexible playstyles – from ability‑driven crowd control to precision, high‑mobility gunplay. Gearbox frames this as an evolution of the series’ looter‑shooter DNA rather than a departure.

The four Vault Hunters

Players can start theorycrafting around a new roster. Each protagonist arrives with their own kit and progression path, inviting distinct builds and team synergies. The official site hosts individual pages for ability overviews and early build ideas.

• Vex
• Rafa
• Amon
• Harlowe

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Gearbox also introduces the English‑language voice cast for these characters. Those details are summarized on the game’s info hub alongside broader setting context.

PC notes and features

For PC players, Gearbox outlines supported features and system requirements in a dedicated article. The studio highlights performance‑relevant options and compatibility notes to help target stable framerates at different hardware tiers.

These specs are presented as guidance for launch‑day tuning and may evolve alongside future updates.

Endgame and what’s next

Post‑campaign activity is positioned as a major focus – Gearbox details rich endgame content and a post‑launch roadmap on the official site. The overview was shared during the Gearbox Main Theater Show at PAX West and is available to rewatch.

Video links from the official announcement:

Launch video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/NtSRtcXcCnk

Gearbox Main Theater Show VOD:

Final takeaway – what this means for players

Borderlands 4 arrives with its core pillars intact – over‑the‑top gunplay, build depth and a new world to tear through – while pointing clearly to a supported endgame. If you’re jumping in now, the full suite is live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release set for October 3, 2025. The roadmap signals ongoing updates, so early progress and build crafting should carry meaningful weight beyond the credits.