Borderlands 4 Officially Announced at Gamescom 2023
One of the worst-kept secrets in videogames was finally confirmed tonight at the opening night live showcase at Gamescom: Borderlands 4 is in development, and it’s set to arrive in 2025. This announcement comes after months of speculation and subtle hints from Gearbox Software.
No Gameplay Yet, But Excitement is High
While no actual gameplay was revealed in the trailer, it was unmistakably Borderlands. True to form, the trailer showcased the series’ distinctive art style and quirky humor. Though fans may be disappointed by the lack of concrete details, the confirmation alone has been enough to generate significant buzz.
Gearbox’s Ambitious Goals for Borderlands 4
In June, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford teased that the company was working on an exciting project. “I don’t think I’ve done a good enough job of hiding the fact that we’re working on something … and I think people that love Borderlands are going to be very excited about what we’re working on,” Pitchford said. This statement set the stage for the much-anticipated reveal at Gamescom.
Get Ready to Wishlist Borderlands 4
The Borderlands 4 Steam page is already live, allowing eager fans to add it to their wishlists. The placeholder text on the page remains vague—”see if you have what it takes to go down in history as a legendary vault hunter as you search for secret alien treasure, blasting everything in sight.” This cryptic yet enticing description lines up perfectly with the franchise’s reputation.
Looking Ahead
“The team and I at Gearbox have a lot we’ve wanted to do with Borderlands since we first introduced the looter shooter genre to the world with our original game,” Pitchford stated. “All of us at Gearbox have massive ambitions for Borderlands 4 and are putting everything we have into making everything we love about Borderlands better than ever before while taking the game to new levels in exciting new directions.”
There we have it: Borderlands 4 is happening! We’ll keep our eyes open for more details and share them as they emerge.
