Borderlands 4 marks a revolutionary evolution for the beloved franchise, delivering the most ambitious open-world looter shooter experience ever created. Set on the dangerous planet Kairos, this seamless, fully explorable world eliminates loading screens entirely while introducing four new Vault Hunters with unique abilities and skill trees. After six years since Borderlands 3, Gearbox Software returns with a "back to basics" approach that focuses on improved storytelling, refined humor, and enhanced gameplay mechanics that define the next generation of looter shooters.

Built on Unreal Engine 5, Borderlands 4 combines the series' signature chaotic gunplay with groundbreaking movement systems including grappling hooks, gliding, double jumps, and enhanced vehicle mechanics. Whether playing solo or teaming up with up to three friends in seamless co-op, every moment delivers the addictive loot-and-shoot gameplay that made Borderlands a genre-defining phenomenon, now elevated with modern open-world design and technical excellence.

Key Features

Seamless Open World Without Loading Screens

• Explore the vast planet Kairos in one continuous, uninterrupted experience where everything visible can be reached and explored without loading interruptions

• Discover diverse biomes, hidden secrets, and dynamic encounters across the largest world ever created in a Borderlands game

• Experience true freedom of exploration with multiple paths, vertical traversal options, and emergent gameplay opportunities throughout the expansive landscape

Revolutionary Movement and Combat Systems

• Master new traversal mechanics including grappling hooks, gliding abilities, double jumps, knee slides, and directional dodges that completely transform battlefield strategy

• Engage in more dynamic combat with enhanced vertical gameplay, environmental interactions, and fluid movement that keeps players constantly mobile

• Utilize improved vehicle systems with instant summoning, expanded customization options, and seamless integration into combat and exploration scenarios

Four New Vault Hunters with Unique Abilities

• Amon: Versatile tank specialist utilizing weaponized drones and adaptive Forgeskills that enhance Action Skills for varied tactical approaches

• Rafa: High-tech warrior equipped with APOPHIS Lance for long-range combat, shoulder-mounted Breaker Cannons, and devastating twin Arc-Knives for melee encounters

• Vex: Supernatural fighter harnessing phase energy to amplify personal powers or summon lethal minions that assist in battle scenarios

• Harlowe: Ingenious gadget specialist controlling crowds with Cryo and Radiation damage while providing crucial team survivability enhancements

Enhanced Co-op and Endgame Content

• Experience 4-player online co-op or 2-player split-screen with individually scalable difficulty settings that accommodate different skill levels within the same session

• Access comprehensive endgame content including Bounty Pack challenges, Vault Cards, and post-launch story expansions featuring two additional playable Vault Hunters

• Enjoy extensive accessibility options, customizable controls, and quality-of-life improvements designed for players of all experience levels

Deluxe Edition Includes: