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Borderlands 4

In Borderlands 4, players assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter, exploring a new planet in search of secret alien treasures.

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Borderlands 4
Looter Shooter
Action
Adventure
RPG
Systems
PC-1
Released
September 12, 2025
ESRB
Rating Pending
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
2K
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Yes - all

In Borderlands 4, players assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter, exploring a new planet in search of secret alien treasures.

Franchise
Borderlands
Publisher(s)
2K

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All four of the new Vault Hunters coming to Borderlands 4 have been officially revealed, with their names and basic skillset detailed in brief bios.

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