Summary
- Borderlands 4 is set to reveal new information at a PAX East showcase on May 9.
- The showcase can be watched on the Gearbox Twitch channel starting at 10:00 AM PT.
- Fans can expect new characters, worlds, and expanded weapon options in Borderlands 4.
May 9 is primed to be a big day for those patiently waiting for Borderlands 4, with new information expected to drop for the cel-shaded looter shooter. Borderlands 4 and Gearbox will have a presence at PAX East, with the team inviting fans to tune into the official Gearbox Twitch channel tomorrow at 10AM PT to check out the show. A "lengthy" Borderlands 4-centric segment will be presented, likely divulging even more details about the game ahead of its release this fall.
This year is a big one in terms of video game releases, though now that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been pushed back a year, other games, like Borderlands 4, have an even bigger moment to shine. First teased last year, Borderlands 4 has been high on many video game fans' lists, with the last entry in the series turning six years old in 2025. Set to feature the same irreverent humor, wild gun choices, and cartoon color palette, all signs indicate Borderlands 4 will be exactly what players are looking for and more, with new information dropping this week.
Borderlands 4 Won't Have Mayhem Modifiers
Borderlands 4 will reportedly not see the return of Mayhem Modifiers in the long-awaited sequel, according to the game's Creative Director.
According to the official Borderlands 4 website, the game will be heavily showcased at PAX East. Fans can tune into the show on the Gearbox Twitch channel on May 9 at 10 AM PT to check out the Gearbox Main Theater Show, which will feature a lengthy look at Borderlands 4. During the showcase, fans will hear from Gearbox President Randy Picthford, Global Creative Officer Andrew Reiner, Lead Game Designer Nick Thurston, Associate Director of Narrative April Johnson, and Associate Creative Director Gran Kao. This group will dig deeper into Borderlands 4 and all the things it's bringing to the table.
Borderlands 4 Showcase Happening on May 9 at PAX East
This event comes ahead of Borderlands 4's first hands-on event this June, helping further stir up hype for what is likely set to be one of 2025's biggest releases. Big changes are already confirmed for the game, with Borderlands 4 shaking up the skill tree system, as well as expanding the number of weapons players can use even further. Borderlands 4 will also introduce players to brand-new characters, worlds, and enemies, carrying on where the previous games left off.
While all this is exciting, one of the most interesting parts of Borderlands 4's extended release cycle was confirmation that the game will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2. The previous Borderlands games are already on the original Switch, but Nintendo seems keen on making its Switch 2 a more powerful and robust console experience, with other AAA titles, such as Cyberpunk 2077, also confirmed for the handheld system. Borderlands 4 releases on September 12, 2025.
Borderlands 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
- 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
