Borderlands 4 launches today, September 11, 2025. It’s a mayhem-fueled looter shooter from Gearbox Software that takes players to the brand-new planet of Kairos to battle a ruthless tyrant known as the Timekeeper. As one of four new Vault Hunters, you’ll be blasting through enemies with billions of guns and new movement abilities like grappling and gliding.
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The game is available in three editions on PC, each with different levels of content.
What’s New in Borderlands 4?
The core of Borderlands is back and bigger than ever: intense first-person shooting, a nearly infinite arsenal of wild weapons, and deep RPG-style skill trees for crafting your perfect build. This new installment introduces the planet of Kairos, a vast world ruled by the oppressive Timekeeper, which you can explore solo or with up to three friends in 4-player online co-op.
The biggest gameplay evolution comes from an all-new set of dynamic movement abilities. Vault Hunters can now double jump, glide, dodge, and grapple, adding a new layer of verticality and speed to the classic run-and-gun combat.
Borderlands 4 Editions Explained
Choosing the right version can be tricky, so here’s a clear breakdown of what each edition includes.
Standard Edition ($69.99 USD)
- This gets you the full base game of Borderlands 4. It’s the complete core experience.
Deluxe Edition ($99.99 USD)
- Includes the full base game.
- Bounty Pack Bundle: This is the main post-launch content pack, which will include:
- 4 new unique areas to explore.
- New story missions and unique bosses.
- 4 Vault Cards with their own challenges and rewards.
- New Legendary gear, vehicles, and cosmetics.
- Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin: A cosmetic bonus for your guns.
Super Deluxe Edition ($129.99 USD)
- Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition.
- Vault Hunter Pack: This is the ultimate content bundle for dedicated fans and includes:
- 2 brand new playable Vault Hunters, each with their own skills and playstyles.
- 2 new Story Packs, adding entirely new campaigns and side missions.
- 2 new map regions to explore.
- Ornate Order Pack: A collection of 4 unique cosmetic outfits for the base Vault Hunters.
Launch Day Bonus: The Gilded Glory Pack
If you pre-purchased the game or buy it around the launch window, you’ll receive the Gilded Glory Pack as a bonus with any edition. This pack is designed to give you a head start on your adventure and includes:
- Four pieces of Legendary Gear: An SMG at Level 1, a grenade and ordnance at Level 30, and an assault rifle at the max level.
- Cosmetic Items: One Vault Hunter Head and Skin (usable by all characters), a Weapon Skin, and an ECHO-4 Drone Skin.
PC System Requirements 💻
Before you jump into Kairos, make sure your gaming rig is ready for the mayhem. An SSD is required for both minimum and recommended settings.
Minimum Specs
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- Storage: 100 GB available space (SSD required)
Recommended Specs
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- RAM: 32 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- Storage: 100 GB available space (SSD required)
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