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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
Borderlands 4 Boss Comments on Fan Negativity Ahead of Game’s September Launch

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Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.

Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.

Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet.

Genre(s)
Looter Shooter, Action, Adventure, RPG
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Borderlands 4: Best Vex Reaper Build (Dead Ringer)

Vex can use Reapers in her Dead Ringer skill tree, which allows her to wipe out bosses and enemies with deadly cuts, so give this build a try!

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Best Easter Eggs in Borderlands 4 (& Where to Find Them)

Borderlands 4 is filled with easter eggs and references to pop culture, and here are some of the best we've managed to find.

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Borderlands 4: Best Harlowe Build (Chroma Accelerator)

If players want to easily one-shot bosses and nuke every enemy that's nearby, then this Chroma Accelerator Harlowe build is a must-have.

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Best Vex Bleed Build in Borderlands 4

Bleed is one of the deadliest status effects in Borderlands 4, and Vex can one-shot bosses with the Bloodletter skill.

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Borderlands 4: How to Find & Beat Shadowpelt Boss (All Rewards)

Shadowpelt is offering some great rewards in Borderlands 4, but players will need to know where to find him and how to beat him easily.

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Borderlands 4: Null and Void Side Quest Walkthrough

The Null and Void side mission in Borderlands 4 sends players on a search to locate the missing pilot for the Outbounders, called Conway.

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Borderlands 4: Best Legendary Assault Rifles & Where to Find Them

These Legendary Assault Rifles can make any Vault Hunter unstoppable in Borderlands 4, so check out the best of them and where they can be farmed.

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Borderlands 4: Wayward Gun Quest Walkthrough (Pokemon Easter Egg)

Wayward Gun is a subtle yet clear reference to the Pokémon series, and here's how to start and complete this side quest in Borderlands 4.

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10 Funniest Side Missions in Borderlands 4 (& Where to Find Them)

Borderlands 4 has some truly hilarious side missions, and here are the ones that made us laugh the most, and where you can find them.

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Borderlands 4: How to Shoot Willem's Nodes (A Traitor Within)

A Traitor Within features an ingenious puzzle from Leader Willem that players might need help with, so we've provided a full walkthrough right here.

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Borderlands 4: Rush the Gate Stuck Glitch Fix

Players don't have to be soft-locked out of completing Rush the Gate in Borderlands 4, and here's how they can get back on the elevator to continue.

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Borderlands 4: How to Beat Idolator Sol Boss (All Rewards)

Idolator Sol is the first big bad from the Timekeeper's army that players will face in the Rush the Gate main mission, here's how to beat him.

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Borderlands 4: Best Throwing Knife Farm

Players can find out the Throwing Knife that's melting bosses in Borderlands 4 right here, along with how they can easily get one for themselves.

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Borderlands 4: Splashzone Boss Guide and Legendary Drops

Splashzone is one of the first bosses you face in Borderlands 4, but he can drop one of the best legendary shields in the game.

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Borderlands 4: Rocken Roller Boss Guide and Legendary Drops

Rocken Roller is an optional boss in Borderlands 4, and this challenging encounter can reward you with some incredibly strong legendary gear.

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Borderlands 4: His Vile Sanctum Glitch Fix (How to Get Into Vile Lictor's Fortress)

Some players might accidentally soft-lock themselves out of completing His Vile Sanctum in Borderlands 4, so here's a fix you need to try.

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Borderlands 4: Best Vex Build (Phase Phamiliar)

Players can become near-immortal by using the Phase Phamiliar skills as Vex the Siren in Borderlands 4, and here's how.

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All Propaganda Speaker Locations in Borderlands 4

Propaganda Speakers are a major collectible in Borderlands 4, and there are 27 of them to find across Kairos.

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Borderlands 4: How to Replace the Power Core in TASK Master Quest

TASK Master is the final side quest for Kilo that will additionally require players to replace and remove the order pod's power core in Borderlands 4.

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How to Unlock Cut That Out Trophy in Borderlands 4 (Tannis Riding a Fish)

The Tannis on a Fish is a popular easter egg in Borderlands series, and players can find it in Borderlands 4 as well to earn the Cut That Out trophy.

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