Borderlands 4

Overview

Borderlands 4 is a first-person looter shooter from Gearbox Software, published by 2K. Released on September 11, 2025, it takes the series to Kairos, a dangerous planet ruled by the authoritarian Timekeeper. Players choose from four new Vault Hunters and pursue wealth and glory while a catastrophe disrupts the dictator’s control.

The game combines fast-paced shooting and loot collection with a campaign that can be played alone or with friends. Its Steam listing also classifies it as an action, adventure, and RPG game, with support for single-player, multiplayer, and online co-op. The listed Metacritic score is 81.

Key features

Vault Hunters and build choices

Each of the four Vault Hunters has distinct abilities. Action Skills bring those abilities into combat, while branching skill trees let players shape their builds. The loot chase centers on weapons and gear, with a broad arsenal intended to support different approaches to battle.

Movement and exploration

Combat and traversal include double jumping, gliding, dodging, and grappling. Outside encounters, players can explore Kairos on foot or ride a hover bike through varied terrain, including fields, mountain peaks, and desert.

Co-op play

Online co-op supports up to four players. The game’s co-op design includes level scaling and individual difficulty, so friends can take on missions, hunt for loot, or explore together while keeping their own challenge settings.

Pricing

No price information is provided here, so there is no listed price to compare.

Platforms

Borderlands 4 is listed for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X|S. Steam lists the Windows version and features including cross-platform multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, adjustable text size, camera comfort options, and color alternatives.

Who it's for

Borderlands 4 suits players looking for a first-person shooter built around weapon and gear collection, character builds, and repeat combat encounters. Its solo option gives individual players a way into the campaign, while online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer features make it relevant to groups who want to play together. The movement options and open exploration may also appeal to players who want more than room-to-room firefights.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Four playable Vault Hunters, branching skill trees, varied movement abilities, and a large loot-focused arsenal provide several ways to approach combat.
• Pros: Online co-op supports up to four players, with level scaling and individual difficulty for group play.
• Cons: The supplied platform information lists Windows and Xbox Series X|S only; no other platforms are specified.
• Cons: No pricing details are provided.

Alternatives

Players comparing other games from Gearbox Software can browse Games by Gearbox Software. For more options connected to the Borderlands series, consider Borderlands 3, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, or New Tales from the Borderlands.

Other Gearbox titles in the list include Battleborn, Homeworld Remastered Collection, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood, and Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30.

Verdict

Borderlands 4 brings together looter-shooter combat, character customization, exploration, and group play on Kairos. Its clearest strengths are the combination of Vault Hunter abilities and build choices with flexible movement, plus co-op systems designed to keep a four-player group moving through missions and exploration together. Players deciding whether it fits their setup should note that the listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S, and that no price is provided here.