Borderlands 4 release date has been changed

In a totally unexpected move Gearbox has changed the release date for the next installment in the iconic Borderlands series. Originally, Borderlands 4 was supposed to be released on September 23rd, but we have great news for those who are eager to discover what the new Borderlands game has to offer. The release date has been moved forward a couple of weeks and it's now scheduled for September 12th. The fans of the series have been waiting for six years to return to dive again into the universe of the most famous looter-shooter series, although Tiny Tina's Wonderlands offered a nice and cozy place where to unleash destruction. Borderlands 4 will bring back the mainline with new characters, a new story, and a gazillion of guns to discover.

GTA VI is the suspect

After the announcement, everyone thought of possible causes for such a change, and Grand Theft Auto VI was rapidly brought up as the main probable cause. Given the uncertainty of Rockstar's upcoming game release date and its huge impact, the immediate reaction to announcements like this is to assume that every other publisher is trying to avoid releasing a game on the same window. However, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has stepped up to deny any possible relation between both releases with a publication on X.

“Borderlands 4 shipping early is 100% the result of confidence in the game and development trajectory backed by actual tasks and bug find/fix rates. Our decision is literally 0% about any other product’s actual or theoretical launch date.”

With a GTA VI release scheduled loosely for this fall, every other game to be released in the same window is going to be subject to the same speculation. In the case of Borderlands 4, the game should be targeting a totally different type of player. Still, the possible impact of a new release in a franchise as big as Grand Theft Auto is hardly undeniable, especially when there are plenty of rumors about the possible price tag on GTA VI, which could be even more expensive than the new Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2.

Fortunately, if you are reading this you already know that our comparator can provide you with the best deals to purchase your favourite video games, which also includes Borderlands 4 at the lowest price. Therefore, you will always have the best prices at hand with our help. As the gaming world eagerly awaits more news, we encourage fans to stay engaged through this section for any announcements coming in a dedicated State of Play that has been scheduled for today. With its unique blend of humor, chaotic action, and expansive world, Borderlands 4 is bound to be a major highlight in the gaming landscape for 2025.