December 13th 2024.
It was no surprise that a new Borderlands 4 trailer was revealed at The Game Awards 2024, with many eagerly awaiting the promised proper gameplay footage and a "sick" cinematic sequence from series creator Randy Pitchford. The initial announcement at Gamescom in August had left fans with little information, simply confirming a new planet to explore. However, lucky fans who were able to try an early build of the game described it as "amazing."
Now, with the release of Gearbox's first proper trailer for Borderlands 4, players finally have a better idea of what the game will look and play like. However, it seems that there aren't many surprises in store for fans, as the trailer showcases familiar gameplay and the return of some beloved psychopaths to shoot.
While the trailer may only be just over two minutes long, it does give a first look at the four playable vault hunters as they run and gun in typical Borderlands fashion. However, developer Gearbox promises that Borderlands 4 will be their most ambitious entry yet, evolving the franchise's signature looter-shooter gameplay in new and exciting ways.
In a recent PlayStation Blog post, creative director Graeme Timmins stated, "Not only are we evolving the franchise's signature looter-shooter gameplay in new ways, but we're dead-set on delivering the quintessential Borderlands experience that fans know and love." The trailer's YouTube description also boldly promises "billions of weapons" and co-op for up to four players.
For those interested in the game's plot, Borderlands 4 is confirmed to take place on the hidden world of Kairos. After the events of Borderlands 3, where the moon of Elpis was moved towards Kairos, the planet was bombarded by meteorites and bandit masks. Now, years later, a horde known as the Rippers stalks the planet wearing those bandit masks. However, they are not the main antagonists. That role belongs to the Timekeeper, a mysterious dictator, and his army of synthetic soldiers.
As for the release date, Gearbox has only provided a vague 2025 launch window for Borderlands 4, leaving fans eagerly awaiting a more concrete date. With the highly anticipated GTA 6 expected to launch in the fall of that same year, it is likely that Borderlands 4 will either aim for a summer release or wait until the GTA hype dies down, possibly in early 2026. It is worth noting that Borderlands publisher Take-Two also owns Rockstar Games, so they will have a good idea of when GTA 6 will be released and can plan accordingly.
In the meantime, Gearbox has promised to share a gameplay debut in early 2025, giving fans a more in-depth look at Borderlands 4 and hopefully any new mechanics that may be introduced. To stay updated on all things Borderlands, fans can email, leave a comment, follow on Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter. And for those looking to submit letters or features, the Submit Stuff page is now available for easier submission without the need for email.
In other Borderlands news, director Uwe Boll has claimed that he should have directed the failed Borderlands movie, while a new review of Tales From The Borderlands has been released. And for those wondering about the state of Borderlands and its handling, a Reader's Feature dives into the topic. With so much happening in the Borderlands universe, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.
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