The hype for Borderlands 4 builds more and more each day, far surpassing the frantic energy of the Rippers and Psychos that players are excited to kill for loot on Kairos. Borderlands 4 is so close to launching worldwide, and players who want to know the exact time and day that they can jump in on their chosen platform can do so by checking out the release times and global launch chart for Borderlands 4 below.

When Does Borderlands 4 Release?

Can I Play Borderlands 4 Early?

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Borderlands 4 will release at 9 AM PT on September 11 for PC players. For console players, Borderlands 4 will release at 12 AM (midnight) on September 12, for their respective regions. Those in the United States with the PT timezone can jump into Borderlands 4 as early as 9 PM on September 11 for consoles.

The launch for Borderlands 4 is split between PC and console, as PC players on Steam and the Epic Games Store will be able to hop into Borderlands 4 over 12 hours before console players. For PC and console, there's a global launch, and players can expect Borderlands 4 to become playable in their region once the clock hits midnight. Sadly, there's no way to play Borderlands 4 before these times.

Borderlands 4 Release Time Chart

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We've listed the local times for each region that Borderlands 4 will become playable in. Below, players will find a useful chart that showcases the local time for your region, allowing you to see when exactly you can jump into Borderlands 4 for PC and consoles.

Timezone

Local Date & Time for PC

Local Date & Time for Console

PT (United States)

9 AM | September 11

9 PM | September 11

ET (United States)

12 PM | September 11

12 AM | September 12

BST (United Kingdom)

5 PM | September 11

12 AM | September 11

CEST (Europe)

6 PM | September 11

12 AM | September 12

BRT (Brazil)

1 PM | September 11

12 AM | September 12

JST (Japan)

1 AM | September 12

12 AM | September 12

SGT (Singapore)

12 AM | September 12

12 AM | September 12

AEST (Australia)

2 AM | September 12

12 AM | September 12

NZST (New Zealand)

4 AM | September 12

12 AM | September 12

Borderlands 4 will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025.

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Released
September 12, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
2K
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Genre(s)
Looter Shooter, Action, Adventure, RPG