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Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.

Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.

Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet.

BE A BADASS

Become an unstoppable force of battle, blasting through enemies with an all-new arsenal of outrageous weaponry. Move across the Borderlands like never before—double jumping, gliding, dodging, grappling, and more—dealing death from every direction. Explode each encounter with devastating Action Skills that unleash your Vault Hunter's unique abilities. Craft your perfect build with branching skill trees and a deep, rewarding loot chase full of wild weapons and powerful gear.

FIGHT SOLO OR CO-OP

Wreaking havoc across Kairos is awesome alone and even better with friends in 4-player online co-op.* Borderlands 4 is designed for co-op from the ground up; whether you're hunting for loot, tackling missions, or wandering freely, level scaling and individual difficulty keeps the party together and having fun.

LESS BORDERS, MORE LANDS

Freely explore a vast and dangerous world rife with warring factions. Hop on your hover bike and ride through lush fields, towering peaks, and deadly deserts full of fearsome enemies, dynamic events, and engaging quests with unforgettable characters. Unite the people of Kairos and ignite a revolution, tackling this adventure however you see fit in a seamless Borderlands experience.

*Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Borderlands 4 is a first-person looter shooter, with co-op for parties of up to 4 players online, and 2-player splitscreen support on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Borderlands 4 is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S!

It's also available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of an October 3, 2025 launch.

Borderlands 4 supports the following languages for the UI and subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

It supports the following languages with full voice acting: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

Borderlands 4 has three editions to choose from: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition. You can find more details about the specific content inclusions in the FAQs below.

Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition features new areas with unique missions and bosses, more rewards you can earn with Vault Cards, and all kinds of additional loot to collect!

• Full base game
• Firehawk's Fury Weapon Skin
• Bounty Pack Bundle*
  • 4 unique areas, featuring new missions and unique bosses
  • 4 Vault Cards with unique challenges and rewards
  • New gear and weapons
  • New Vault Hunter cosmetics
  • 4 New vehicles with new cosmetics

*Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle consists of 4 separate post-launch DLC packs. The Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. The Bounty Pack Bundle, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition includes all the content of Deluxe Edition with tons more heaped on top. Explore all-new regions of Kairos with two additional Vault Hunters, experience new story and side missions, and take on new challenges and fearsome foes!

• Full base game
• Firehawk's Fury Weapon Skin
• Bounty Pack Bundle*
  • 4 unique areas, featuring new missions and unique bosses
  • 4 Vault Cards with unique challenges and rewards
  • New gear and weapons
  • New Vault Hunter cosmetics
  • 4 New vehicles with new cosmetics
• Ornate Order Pack
  • 4 Vault Hunter Skins
  • 4 Vault Hunter Heads
  • 4 Vault Hunter Bodies
• Vault Hunter Pack**
  • 2 new playable Vault Hunters
  • 2 new Story Packs, featuring all new story and side missions
  • 2 new map regions
  • New gear and weapons
  • New Vault Hunter cosmetics
  • New ECHO-4 cosmetics

*Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle consists of 4 separate post-launch DLC packs. The Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. The Bounty Pack Bundle, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

**Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack consists of 2 separate post-launch DLC packs. The Vault Hunter Pack is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. The Vault Hunter Pack, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Take on new challenges and earn new rewards in Borderlands 4 with the Bounty Pack Bundle.* Wreak more havoc across Kairos with these four separate postlaunch DLC packs, each featuring new cosmetics, weapons, enemies, and more! The Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4.

Put your skills to the test with exciting missions to conquer, powerful loot to collect, and deadly enemies to eliminate.

Bounty Pack Bundle includes:

•  4 unique areas, featuring new Missions and a unique Boss
•  4 Vault Cards, each with 24 Cosmetics and 4 pieces of Legendary Gear
•  New Vault Hunter cosmetics
•  4 New vehicles with new cosmetics
•  New Legendary Gear

*Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle consists of 4 separate postlaunch DLC packs. The Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. The Bounty Pack Bundle, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Bounty Packs will include new bite-sized-yet-flavorful narrative content, along with new gear to earn and cosmetics to collect—plus a Vault Card that lets you unlock additional loot through gameplay. Four Bounty Packs are included in the Bounty Pack Bundle that comes with the Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition of Borderlands 4.

Each Bounty Pack features new Main Missions, revealing more about the various NPCs of Kairos, as well as a new Boss to take down; our first Bounty Pack focuses on Rush, the affable leader of the Outbounders faction stationed in the Fadefields. You can also expect loot in the form of a new Legendary Gear drop, a Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters, an ECHO-4 Drone Skin, and a new Digirunner Vehicle. You'll also get a Vault Card, with its unique set of 24 cosmetic items and four pieces of re-rollable gear (separate from the Legendary Gear included in the Bounty Pack) that you'll earn through gameplay. All non-cosmetic Vault Card gear can be earned repeatedly until you roll one with stats that perfectly suit your build.

Playing Borderlands 4 with a Vault Card active gives you more loot and XP via Daily and Weekly challenges, which can unlock additional rewards. Each Vault Card is built around a distinct theme, and can be leveled up at your own pace (no time limits or expiring rewards here). Once activated, Vault Card progression works just like leveling up: it's all driven by how much XP you're gaining. By exploring Kairos, killing enemies, and completing quests, you'll fill up your Vault Card progression bar in addition to your regular XP bar!

There will also be a rotation of Daily and Weekly Challenges from a large pool of possibilities, giving you opportunities to level up your Vault Cards even faster. Even after you've unlocked all of a Vault Card's unique loot, you can keep leveling it up to earn new rolls of the same gear until you get the drop that perfectly suits your build.

Each Vault Card can only be acquired as part of an individual Bounty Pack. Four Vault Cards total are included with Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition as part of the Bounty Pack Bundle. Bounty Packs will also be available for individual purchase.

Each individual Bounty Pack lets you take on new challenges and earn new rewards in Borderlands 4.* Wreak more havoc across Kairos with new cosmetics, weapons, enemies, and more! Full details will be revealed at a later date. Four Bounty Packs are included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4 as part of the Bounty Pack Bundle. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required) individually when they launch. Each Bounty Pack contains:

• New unique area, featuring new missions and a new boss
• Vault Card with unique challenges and rewards
• New gear and weapon
• New Vault Hunter cosmetics
• New vehicle with new cosmetics

*Bounty Packs are post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle, and included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Bounty Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

The Vault Hunter Pack includes two all-new regions of Kairos, two additional Vault Hunters, and all new story missions, side missions, challenges, and enemies. Full details will be revealed at a later date. The Vault Hunter Pack is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition.

• Vault Hunter Pack contains:
  •  2 new playable Vault Hunters
  •  2 new story scenarios, featuring all new Main Story Missions
  •  2 new Map Zones
  •  New Side missions
  •  New Legendary Gear
  •  New Vault Hunter Cosmetics
  •  New ECHO4 Cosmetics
  •  New Vehicle Cosmetics
• Ornate Order Pack
  •  4 Vault Hunter Skins
  •  4 Vault Hunter Heads
  •  4 Vault Hunter Bodies

*Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack consists of 2 separate postlaunch DLC packs. The Vault Hunter Pack is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. The Vault Hunter Pack, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Each individual Story Pack lets you grab a new Vault Hunter and experience all new story and side missions in Borderlands 4.* Take on an entirely new region of Kairos and collect new loot and cosmetics. Full details will be revealed at a later date. Two Story Packs are included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition as part of the Vault Hunter Pack. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required) individually when they launch. Each Story Pack contains:

• New playable Vault Hunter
• New story and side missions
• New map region
• New gear and weapons
• New Vault Hunter cosmetics
• New ECHO-4 cosmetics

*Story Packs are post-launch DLC that are included with the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, and included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. They will also be available for separate purchase (base game required). Exact release timings of each Story Pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

Customize your Borderlands 4 Vault Hunters with the regal styles of the Ornate Order Pack!* Ornate Order Pack includes:

• 4 Vault Hunter Skins
• 4 Vault Hunter Heads
• 4 Vault Hunter Bodies

*Ornate Order Pack is part of the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack, which is included as post-launch DLC for the Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game. Terms apply.

Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition includes everything from the Deluxe Edition, as well as the Ornate Order Pack and Vault Hunter Pack.

Yes! In North America, Borderlands 4 Standard Edition and Super Deluxe Edition are available as a physical purchase for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. In other regions, Borderlands 4 Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe Edition are available as a physical purchase for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

We currently plan to offer the DLC included in the Bounty Pack Bundle and Vault Hunter Pack for individual purchase (base game required) when they launch. This would include all four Bounty Packs and both Story Packs.

At the heart of Borderlands 4's action are the Vault Hunters: badass heroic archetypes with powerful abilities. Vault Hunters are treasure-hunting badasses, running headfirst into danger in hopes of wealth, power, glory, and the best loot in the galaxy.

Each Vault Hunter represents a unique class choice that will help determine your playstyle, though you have a lot of freedom to build them how you like. In Borderlands 4, every Vault Hunter has three powerful Action Skills to choose from: distinct, devastating abilities that you can use on a cooldown. Borderlands 4 also delivers the series' most advanced skill tree system yet, replete with branching paths to enable even more incredibly unique builds.

Borderlands 4 stars four all-new Vault Hunters at launch with unique classes: Rafa the Exo-Soldier, Vex the Siren, Amon the Forgeknight, and Harlowe the Gravitar. Two new Vault Hunters will also be available in the post-launch content of two Story Packs, which are bundled into the Vault Hunter Pack included in Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. Each Story Pack will add a new playable Vault Hunter, an entirely new region of Kairos with extended narrative content including additional storylines and side missions, and tons of fresh loot and cosmetics to collect. We know that DLC Vault Hunters have been hugely popular with the community in past Borderlands games, so we're stoked to add two more Vault Hunters to Borderlands 4's motley crew after launch.

Nope! Borderlands 4 takes place on the all-new planet Kairos where you'll encounter new heroes and villains, making it the perfect entry point for new players too. Longtime Borderlands fans will enjoy seeing some familiar faces, but you can absolutely enjoy Borderlands 4 without any prior knowledge of the previous Borderlands games.

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Yes, you can play co-op (cooperatively) as a team of Vault Hunters! Borderlands 4 is designed for co-op from the ground up, supporting up to 4 players in online parties on the same platform or cross-platform*, and up to 2 players in splitscreen couch co-op on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Whether you're hunting for loot, tackling missions, or wandering freely, level scaling and individual difficulty keeps the party together and having fun.

*Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Borderlands 4 supports up to 4-player co-op online* across all platforms, as well as 2-player splitscreen couch co-op on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

*Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

Yes! Players who link their free SHiFT Account to Borderlands 4 will be able to play online multiplayer across any platform of choice.

*Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires SHiFT Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

SHiFT and SHiFT Accounts are a free service integrated into Borderlands 4 and other Borderlands titles that enables players to participate in cross-platform multiplayer, as well as redeem in-game rewards by entering limited-time SHiFT codes.

SHiFT Codes are used to redeem in-game rewards such as Golden Keys, which can then be used to obtain rare loot!

SHiFT codes can be redeemed for your SHiFT Account on the Gearbox SHiFT site, or via the in-game Social menu within Borderlands 4 at launch. If you don't have a SHiFT account, you can create one on the Gearbox SHiFT site! SHiFT accounts are free. Each code may be redeemed once (1) per SHiFT account.

Yes, Borderlands 4 features offline play for all single-player activities. Some features such as online multiplayer will not be available when playing offline.

Yes! Cosmetic customizations include Vault Hunter Skins that apply a new texture or design to your outfit, while Vault Hunter Heads and Vault Hunter Bodies let you equip altered character models.

You can also collect Weapon Skins that apply a texture to any gun in your collection, and ECHO skins that change the look of your loyal ECHO-4 companion bot! You can also collect new Vehicle cosmetics to customize the look of your personalized vehicle.

All these cosmetics have no effect on gameplay beyond making you feel that much cooler.

While Borderlands 4 does include ways to customize the look of your weapons with Weapon Skins, gun behaviors and their functional components in the new Licensed Parts system will not be customizable. Borderlands is all about the loot chase, so we're keeping to our RNG roots to ensure that there's always a thrilling gun just waiting to be discovered!

Yes! By signing up for a free SHiFT Account, accepting the Terms of Service, and opting into Borderlands 4 newsletters and digital marketing, you can receive the "Hazard Pay" Weapon Skin for use in Borderlands 4 at launch.* To redeem SHiFT rewards in-game, you'll need to link your SHiFT Account to the account you use to play on your preferred platform(s). We also plan to send out more goodies via newsletters in the future, so those who stay subscribed are sure to reap additional rewards!

*Requires an internet connection, and a SHiFT Account linked to the platform account used to play Borderlands 4. SHiFT Accounts are free. One per SHiFT Account. Reward will be automatically delivered in-game at launch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.

Players who sign-up for a SHiFT Account, accept the Terms of Service, opt-in to Borderlands 4 newsletters and digital marketing, and link that account to your gaming platform of choice where you play Borderlands 4 will unlock the "Hazard Pay" Weapon Skin for use in Borderlands 4 at launch.* To redeem SHiFT rewards in-game, you'll need to link your SHiFT Account to the account you use to play on your preferred platform(s).

*Requires an internet connection, and a SHiFT Account linked to the platform account used to play Borderlands 4. SHiFT Accounts are free. One per SHiFT Account. Reward will be automatically delivered in-game at launch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.

Get four pieces of Legendary Gear to help your Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter on the climb to the level cap, and customize your look with new styles in the Gilded Glory Pack!*

Gilded Glory Pack includes:

• 1 Vault Hunter Head usable by all Vault Hunters
• 1 Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters
• 1 Weapon Skin
• 1 ECHO-4 Drone Skin
• 4 pieces of Legendary Gear:
  • 1 Lvl 1 Legendary Maliwan SMG
  • 1 Lvl 30 Legendary Ripper Grenade
  • 1 Lvl 30 Legendary Torgue Ordnance
  • 1 Max Lvl Legendary Daedalus Assault Rifle

*Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game. Terms apply.