Fans of the Borderlands series can finally breathe a little easier with new details suggesting a more precise release window for Borderlands 4. Initially, players were only told to expect the game in 2025, but a recent financial report from Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Gearbox Software, sheds more light on when the highly anticipated title might land.
Take-Two’s financial report for its second fiscal quarter of 2025, which concluded on September 30, 2024, indicates that Borderlands 4 will launch during the company’s fiscal 2026 year. This narrows the potential release window to between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Considering the teaser trailer’s emphasis on a 2025 release, fans can reasonably expect the game to drop sometime between April and December 2025.
Borderlands 4 was officially revealed during The Game Awards 2024 with a teaser that introduced new characters, hinted at the story, and teased the return of some familiar faces. Despite mixed reception to Borderlands 3, which faced criticism over launch performance issues and divisive characters like Ava, anticipation for the next installment remains strong. Fans are especially excited about the new villain, a fresh planet to explore, and the franchise’s signature chaotic humor and looter-shooter mechanics.
However, there’s still a question of whether Borderlands 4 might face delays. With Grand Theft Auto 6 also slated for release in 2025, Take-Two Interactive may avoid launching both games too close together to maximize sales potential. Industry analysts have even speculated that GTA 6’s release could slip into 2026, which might give Borderlands 4 a more favorable release window.
For now, fans should temper their expectations and not anticipate the game’s release before April 2025. The additional development time could work in Gearbox’s favor, allowing the studio to refine the game and deliver a polished, exciting experience. The hype is already building, with promises of familiar faces and a captivating new antagonist fueling anticipation. Whether Borderlands 4 will meet expectations remains to be seen, but for now, it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases on the horizon.
