Borderlands 4 ‘First Look’ trailer, screenshots

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of looting and shooting under my belt, I can hardly contain my excitement for Borderlands 4! The prospect of exploring a new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant, wielding an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, and teaming up with friends to take down jerkface ratnozzle scrote monsters is simply irresistible.

2K Publishers and Gearbox Software developers have unveiled a sneak peek trailer and images for the upcoming game, titled Borderlands 4.

According to Gearbox Software’s leader Randy Pitchford, “Borderlands 4” is all about embracing freedom and being incredibly cool. He claims that this world we’re creating is our biggest and craziest yet – it’s teeming with obnoxious ratnozzle scrote monsters who deserve to meet their end at the hands of some truly outlandish, over-the-top weaponry. To top it off, the narrative is nothing short of spectacular!

Get the latest details below.

At The Game Awards, a fresh trailer debuted featuring a character called The Timekeeper – a merciless ruler who controls from above. A cataclysmic event looms over his flawless regime on Kairos, the most perilous planet yet discovered within the Borderlands universe, causing chaos and turmoil everywhere.

In its most simplified terms, Borderlands 4 stands as the most daring installment yet within the Borderlands series. This masterpiece has been intricately designed by the same development team who pioneered the looter shooter genre. The game advances the franchise’s gameplay and narrative in innovative ways, all while maintaining the signature Borderlands experience cherished by fans, featuring elements such as:

Intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons on an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.
The deepest and most diverse Vault Hunter skill trees of any Borderlands title yet, giving players an unprecedented level of expression through their builds. Paired with the most expansive loot chase yet, players will have all the tools they need to seek out and perfect the build that best matches their style.
Players will be able to seamlessly travel between zones and become immersed in a more dynamic world featuring events and discoverable side missions that encourage and reward exploration.
New traversal mechanics add to the exploration for loot and add new dimensions to combat. A vehicle that can be summoned almost anywhere will have players racing across the beautiful vistas of Kairos in style.
Fight solo or in cooperative play with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.

Borderlands 4 is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2025.

Watch the trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.