Summary
Borderlandsfans have been waiting for a while for the reveal of a new game in the series, asBorderlands 3came out in 2019 and expanded the franchise’s universe by a substantial amount, allowing players to explore planets other than Pandora for the first time ever. As it stands,Borderlands 4can be either a regularBorderlandsgame or it can be something else entirely, considering that Gearbox experimented quite a lot withTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsrecently and there are also story reasons for a new game to be an MMO. While there is nothing concrete aboutBorderlands 4out there just yet, Gearbox’s recent activity suggests a full reveal of the game is imminent - and it could be in just a few weeks.
Borderlands 3set a high bar to clear with its depth and gameplay being the best the series has seen so far, but there is a chanceBorderlands 4will try and go above and beyond those expectations with everything Gearbox may have learned fromBL3andTiny Tina’s Wonderlands. TheBorderlandsuniverse is much bigger now, andBorderlands 4’s Vault Hunters, settings, and even its villain could all use it to their advantage. All of this could be revealed very soon, as hinted by Gearbox’s social media posts.
Why Borderlands 4’s Reveal Date May Be Very Soon
Borderlands 4 Could be Revealed As Soon As February 27
Borderlands 4’s release datemay be far off in the future, with anywhere between 2025 and 2027 being reasonable predictions, but fans may get to see a glimpse of it as soon as February 27. Starting February 6 and following it up on February 13, Gearbox shared a “The story so far” video forBorderlandsandBorderlands 2, which will most likely continue as a weekly series until it includesBorderlands 3. In betweenBorderlands 2and3, Gearbox may end up dedicating a week toBorderlands: The Pre-SequelandTales From The Borderlands.
If the next video is astory recap forBorderlands 3, then it seems likely that aBorderlands 4reveal may happen in the week following that, meaning February 27. If Gearbox does have a story recap for eitherBorderlands: The Pre-SequelorTales From The Borderlands, then aBL4reveal could happen on March 5, whereas if there’s a recap for both it may be pushed back to March 12. This is quickly becoming a pattern, and with five years between now andBL3, it may be about time players do get to see what’s next for the franchise.
How Borderlands Story Recaps Hint at Borderlands 4’s Upcoming Reveal
February 27, March 5, or March 12 Could be Big Days For Borderlands Fans
One could argue that Gearbox may end up includingTiny Tina’s Wonderlandstoo, but it’s a spin-off game with very littleBorderlands-related story. On the other hand, skippingBorderlands: The Pre-Sequelmay mean Gearbox is trying to move away from the long-anticipated Watcher’s War, which was never followed up on aside fromBorderlands 3’s Director Cut DLChaving The Seer as a boss battle. The Watcher and The Seer were introduced together inBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and if there is a story recap for this middle-ground game it may mean they’re about to get their due inBL4.
Either way, there are currently three very likely possibilities for aBorderlands 4reveal date. They are as follows:
It wouldn’t make much sense for Gearbox to be building hype and momentum with weekly story recaps and not follow through with a big announcement, especially seeing howBorderlands 4was leakeda while ago and nothing official ever came from that. There is a chance all this social mediaBorderlandsfuss leads to nothing, but it’s very slim considering that a story recap is mostly associated with releasing new content to follow up on it.
Borderlands 3
WHERE TO PLAY
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDEStop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy’s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down.YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLEBecome one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable.LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOTWith bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too.NEW BORDERLANDSDiscover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTIONPlay with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
