A new trailer for Borderlands 4 was unveiled during The Game Awards, offering an in-depth first look at the upcoming looter-shooter and hinting at the vast, seamless world players can expect. Unlike the reveal for Borderlands 3, which showcased familiar characters and locations, the Borderlands 4 trailer introduces a fresh, more approachable entry point into the franchise. However, it’s evident that the game is set after the events of Borderlands 3, with a notable scene featuring the new Ripper Queen villain gazing at a moon, Elpis, falling toward the planet.
The trailer emphasizes the seamless nature of Borderlands 4’s world, with numerous shots of the horizon teasing its expansive and explorable environment. “With Borderlands 3, the idea of visiting different planets made the world feel more compartmentalized,” explained Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford. “Borderlands 4, on the other hand, is the most open and free experience the franchise has ever seen.”
Pitchford and creative director Graeme Timmins elaborated on the game’s design, highlighting its seamless world and new traversal mechanics. “In every video game, the backdrop is just that—a backdrop,” Pitchford said. “In Borderlands 4, everything you see is playable space, accessible without load times.” Timmins added that new movement mechanics, including a grappling hook, will enhance exploration and combat, building on the advancements made in Borderlands 3.
Borderlands 4 marks the first mainline game in the series developed for next-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, enabling features like seamless exploration. “All these scenes, every scene, everything is explorable and reachable,” Pitchford emphasized. “We’re doing things no other game has done, but we’re also staying true to what makes Borderlands unique.”
Gearbox has been developing Borderlands 4 for some time, starting work before the release of Borderlands 3. The studio has also hinted at potential future projects, though no official announcements have been made. Borderlands 4 is slated to release for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC in 2025.
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