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5:25pm ET- Thanks for following along! Much likeBorderlands' gameplay, the State of Play for the fourth installment was chaotic and quick. There’s a lot to digest, but it appears to be well within what longtime fans likely expected fromBorderlands 4. The emphasis on addressing player feedback fromBL3is nice to hear, and many of the new movement mechanics are interesting, and will hopefully spice up combat across the board.
5:23pm ET- TheBorderlands 4State of Play has ended with a final sizzle reel and the slogan “break free.” A final splash screen reiterates the game’s new release date of July 25, 2025.
UPDATE: 2025-06-08 16:22 EST BY KYLE GRATTON
Borderland 4 Announces First Hands-On Gameplay Event
Borderlands 4’s first hands-on gameplay opportunity will occur in June 2025. No additional details were revealed in the State of Play.
5:21pm ET-Borderlands 4is confirmed to feature mission and boss replay mechanics, saving players from keeping and reloading saves. There is also an emphasis on very large boss fights.
5:19pm ET- An overview ofBorderlands' signature character-building is being given, with similar skill trees to prior games. Importantly, all skill points can be respec’d at certain points found in-game, and certain Augments and Capstones can be moved around the skill tree at will.
UPDATE: 2025-08-02 16:18 EST BY KYLE GRATTON
Borderlands 4 Re-Emphasizes The Importance Of Legendary Items
In response to player feedback,Borderlands 4has made Legendary weapons more rare compared to those inBL3. Finding a Legendary weapon is said to truly feel like a special event.
5:16pm ET- TheBorderlands 4State of Play gives an overview of the series' iconic weapons manufacturers, but an all-new Licensed Parts system will let you mix and match certain components in a single weapon.
5:15pm ET-Borderlands 4’s co-op campaign lets players set their own difficulty, which won’t affect the other players in the lobby. Loot is also dropped per player, so you won’t have to worry about stolen weapons. Two-player split-screen is confirmed to return.
5:11pm ET- Personal vehicles are summonable at will. These will make traversing the game world much faster, in addition to other locomotion methods, like zip lines.
5:10pm ET-Borderlands 4appears to have a noted emphasis on organic exploration. The presenters made it clear that certain world events and objectives, like the new Silos, will not require a quest.
UPDATE: 2025-06-15 16:07 EST BY KYLE GRATTON
Borderlands 4 Confirms The Return Of Fan-Favorite Characters
Moxxi, Zane, and Claptrap are all confirmed to appear inBorderlands 4, alongside plenty of other familiar faces not yet confirmed.
5:06pm ET- The State of Play is introducing both theBorderlandssetting and its gameplay touchstones, including the playable characters, their abilities, and the series' emphasis on co-op. There is also a short mention ofBorderlands 4’s ties toBorderlands 3: the rogue moon Elpis relocated by Lilith.
5:04pm ET- Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox, has appeared to introduceBorderlands 4alongside other developers, calling it the perfect entry point for brand-new players.
5:03pm ET- The stream has begun with a trailer combining cinematics and gameplay. A disclaimer prior asserted that all gameplay had been captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro.
5:00pm ET- The stream has started with a two-minute countdown, putting theBorderlands 4State of Play’s actual start time around 5:02pm ET.
4:55pm ET, Kyle - Sony is presenting a State of Play entirely focused on Gearbox Software’sBorderlands 4, and I will provide updates on everything discussed throughout the stream. Watch along with the video below:
