Borderlands 4 Pro

Guns. Vaults. Chaos. Borderlands 4 ignites your next-level looter-shooter adventure!

Get ready for the ultimate treasure-hunting Borderlands 4, the mayhem scales to an unprecedented galactic level. As a brand-new Vault Hunter, experience our signature "shoot 'n' loot" gameplay loop, find your favorite firearms from a near-infinite arsenal of procedurally generated weapons, and team up with friends for a wild adventure across the star systems!

Features

Series Legacy & Innovations

  • Inherits the iconic formula: fast-paced combat + billions of guns
  • Signature dark humor and comic-book cel-shaded visuals
  • Four fully customizable Vault Hunters with unique abilities

Open World Exploration

  • Seamless planetary zones to explore
  • Branching missions with freedom of progression
  • Supports solo, co-op, and online multiplayer modes

Advanced AI & Gameplay Systems

  • Smarter enemy AI for more dynamic combat
  • Smart gun mods: adaptive damage & status effects

History & Evolution

Oct. 2009

The Birth of Borderlands

Gearbox Software releases the original Borderlands, creating a new genre of "looter-shooter" with its unique gameplay, distinct cel-shaded art style, and dark humor.

Sep. 2012

The Monumental Success of Borderlands 2

Regarded by many as the pinnacle of the series, Borderlands 2 wins over gamers worldwide with its charismatic villain, Handsome Jack, a richer story, and refined systems, selling over 10 million copies.

Oct. 2014

The Pre-Sequel's Exploration

This installment fills the story gap between the first two games, allowing players to step into the shoes of previous NPCs and introducing new mechanics like low gravity and oxygen kits.

Sep. 2019

The Grand Return of Borderlands 3

After a long wait, the next mainline entry makes its return. Borderlands 3 delivers vastly improved gunplay, expansive interstellar travel, and more diverse skill trees, reigniting the passion of Vault Hunters globally.

Early 2023

"Project Next-Mayhem" Is Secretly Initiated

After completing DLC development for Borderlands 3, the core team at Gearbox officially begins development on the next mainline sequel. The project's goal is to leverage the full potential of next-gen consoles to create an unprecedented, dynamic Borderlands universe.

Jun. 2025

Borderlands 4 Global Reveal

At the Summer Game Fest, Gearbox stuns the world with a gameplay reveal, officially announcing Borderlands 4 for a release in the second half of 2025, promising a galaxy-spanning looting spree.

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FAQ

❓ What is the background setting of Borderlands 4?

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The game is set in a distant future on the chaotic and opportunistic fringes of the universe, dominated by mega-corporations like Hyperion and Maliwan. According to legend, alien treasure caches known as "Vaults" are hidden on various planets, containing immense riches, alien technology, and power. Players take on the role of "Vault Hunters," adventurers seeking this fame and fortune in a lawless world.

❓ What is the history of the Borderlands series?

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  • Borderlands, 2009: The series originator, which established the core gameplay and art style.
  • Borderlands 2, 2012: Widely considered the peak of the series, famous for its excellent story and villain.
  • Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, 2014: Tells the origin story of the Borderlands 2 villain, Handsome Jack.
  • Borderlands 3, 2019: Expanded the setting from Pandora to a galaxy of planets and significantly upgraded the gunplay experience.

❓ What are the core gameplay elements of Borderlands 4?

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The core gameplay is "Looter-Shooter." Specifically, players gain experience to level up by completing quests and defeating enemies, while constantly acquiring procedurally generated weapons and gear. The game encourages players to "farm" powerful enemies for better loot, then use that superior gear to tackle more challenging content. This loop combines the thrill of a First-Person Shooter (FPS) with the character growth and build customization of a Role-Playing Game (RPG).

❓ Who is the developer and what are the tech strengths of Borderlands 4?

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The developer is Gearbox Software. Their key technical strengths are:

  1. Unique Art Style: They pioneered and perfected a "Concept-Art-Come-To-Life" cel-shading technique, giving their games a stylized, comic-book appearance that is rich in detail and depth.
  2. Procedural Content Generation (PCG): They are an industry leader in the procedural generation of weapons and gear. Their algorithms can create a near-infinite variety of loot with different stats and visual combinations, which is the core of the "looting" fun.

❓ What are the system requirements of Borderlands 4?

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Not officially released, but expected to align with UE5-based specs above Borderlands 3:

Minimum: i5 / Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, RTX 2060 / RX 5600

❓ Which platforms will Borderlands 4 be released on?

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PC (Steam/Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, cloud gaming platforms (TBC).

❓ Who are the main characters in the Borderlands series?

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Axe

Tanky explosives expert

Lira

Energy-based tech mage

Jax

Stealthy assassin

Moe

Beastmaster summoner