Borderlands 4 introduces The Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. A world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across Kairos, the most dangerous planet discovered so far in the Borderlands universe.

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.

Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.

Fight solo or in co-op 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 the most ambitious Borderlands to date, lovingly hand-crafted by the development studio that first forged the looter shooter genre.

“YOLT” features Rafa’s retelling of how he cut ties with the Tediore corporation and set out to become a legendary Vault Hunter.

Rafa is BL4's battle-ready combat veteran, acting as a great gateway for FPS players to step into the series' frenetic combat.

In the above Rafa Gameplay Overview, you can learn more about how he masterfully wields the cutting-edge weaponry stored in his Deadframe exo-suit. This former Tediore trooper is ready for fights at any distance, whether he's slicing through enemies at melee range with his twin Arc-Knives, perforating midrange targets with his Peacebreaker Cannons, or blasting holes through multiple enemies with charged-up rounds from his APOPHIS Lance.

2K and Gearbox Software announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 is available for pre-order.

“On behalf of the amazing team at Gearbox, I am thrilled we can bring Borderlands 4 to Nintendo Switch 2 so quickly,” said Gearbox founder and president Randy Pitchford. “The new features of the Nintendo Switch 2 system make it an amazing way to experience our biggest and best Borderlands game completely as we have designed and crafted it for fans and friends to have fun looting and shooting.”

Players can look forward to a range of supported features on Nintendo Switch 2, including full online co-op multiplayer, local play, and GameChat to get connected with friends and family at the push of a button.* Additionally, players can show off an incredible new weapon drop, or get advice on a difficult Vault boss by sharing their game screen** while chatting and connect a compatible USB-C® camera to see friends’ faces as they explore Kairos.

Borderlands 4 makes it easier than ever for friends to jump into co-op multiplayer with a new system for players to form parties online* and stay together when switching game modes.** Designed for co-op from the ground up, Borderlands 4 features instanced loot for each player, dynamic level scaling, and individual difficulty to keep the party together and having fun through the whole campaign.

The Joy-Con 2 mouse feature of the Nintendo Switch 2 System allows players to dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities and handle literally billions of weapons with deadly aim. Additionally, virtual game cards add flexibility to digital game libraries, enabling users to load the chaos of Borderlands 4 between systems linked to the same Nintendo Account and even lend out to Nintendo Account family group members.

Borderlands 4 offers three editions of the game: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition.

All editions are available for pre-order today and will release worldwide for the Nintendo Switch 2 System on October 3, 2025. Players who pre-order one of these editions will receive the Gilded Glory Pack***, which includes one Vault Hunter Skin, one Weapon Skin, and an ECHO-4 Drone Skin.

• The Standard Edition includes the base game and will be available for $69.99 on Nintendo Switch™ 2.

• The Deluxe Edition will feature a variety of bonus items and will be available for $99.99 on Nintendo Switch™ 2.
  • This edition includes the Bounty Pack Bundle****, featuring four separate post-launch DLC packs, each with distinct areas, new missions, and unique bosses; four Vault Cards with unique challenges and rewards; new gear and weapons; four new vehicles, and Vault Hunter cosmetics; and the Firehawk's Fury Weapon Skin.

• The Super Deluxe Edition will include all bonus digital content from the Deluxe Edition and will be available for $129.99 on Nintendo Switch™ 2.
  • This edition also includes the Vault Hunter Pack*****, featuring two new Story Packs, each featuring a new Vault Hunter, story, and side missions; two new map regions; new gear and weapons; more Vault Hunter cosmetics; and new ECHO-4 cosmetics.
  • Additionally, it offers the Ornate Order Pack with four Vault Hunter Skins, four Vault Hunter Heads and four Vault Hunter Bodies.

Additionally, players can look forward to a robust roadmap of free and paid post-launch content rolling out following the launch of Borderlands 4. Full details will be revealed at a later date.

The title evolves the series’ gameplay and storytelling in new ways while delivering on the quintessential Borderlands experience fans know and love, including:

• 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 co-op 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 coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) on September 12, 2025 at $69.99, followed by Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025.

*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/. Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

**Online play requires an Internet connection and a SHiFT Account. Console online play requires a separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

***Pre-order offer available until launch, after which the Gilded Glory Pack will be available for separate purchase (base game required). Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.

****Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle consists of four 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 two 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.