"Borderlands 4 Release Date Advanced, Confirmed for April 2025 State of Play"

Get ready, fans! Borderlands 4 is set to take center stage with its very own PlayStation State of Play, scheduled for today. This exciting event promises to dive deep into the latest installment of the beloved FPS series. PlayStation made the announcement via a Twitter (X) post on April 29, confirming that the Borderlands 4 State of Play will kick off on April 30 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM BST / 11 PM CEST. You can catch all the action live on PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Be sure to check the timetable to find out when the stream starts in your region:

During this highly anticipated live stream, Gearbox Software developers will showcase over 20 minutes of developer-guided gameplay. Expect to see thrilling missions, a showcase of killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, and a mix of new and returning characters, all detailed in a PlayStation.blog post dated April 29.

Borderlands 4 Gets Own PlayStation State of Play

In an unexpected twist, Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford announced via a Twitter (X) video on April 29 that Borderlands 4's launch date has been moved up to September 12. Although he initially deleted the video and followed up with a post saying it was shared prematurely, the news has since been confirmed. Pitchford cited the game's development as going exceptionally well, stating, "everything’s going kinda the best scenario," which led to the decision to advance the release date. Originally set for September 23, as revealed in the February State of Play, the game's official Twitter (X) account confirmed the new date, promising fans an earlier dive into the action on the new planet of Kairos.

Launch Date Moved to September 12

The official post from Borderlands 4's Twitter (X) account reads, "After careful consideration–along with A LOT of meetings, playtestings, and incredible development work–we have made the monumental decision to MOVE UP THE LAUNCH DATE OF BORDERLANDS 4 to SEPTEMBER 12." Gearbox Software is committed to delivering what they claim will be the greatest Borderlands game yet, and with the release date now closer than initially planned, fans won't have to wait as long to explore the new world of Kairos.

Borderlands 4 is slated for release on September 12, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and detailed information about the game by checking out our dedicated article below!