Game Information

Game Title: Borderlands 4

Platforms:

• PC (Sep 12, 2025)
• PlayStation 5 (Sep 12, 2025)
• Xbox Series X/S (Sep 12, 2025)

Developer: Gearbox Software

Publisher: 2K Games

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 85 average - 100% recommended - 30 reviews

Critic Reviews

CGMagazine - Justin Wood - 10 / 10

Borderlands 4 was such a surprise. The gameplay, story, and mechanics all felt so in sync. It’s got its hooks in me like no Borderlands game has before. I can’t wait to dive in and keep playing.

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COGconnected - Mark Steighner - 89 / 100

All the vault hunters are fun to play, making multiple playthroughs or co-op rewarding. Borderlands 4 doesn’t revolutionize the franchise, but it absolutely evolves it, and sets up an exciting future for the series.

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Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.7 / 10

Gearbox has found an excellent balance between the typical Borderlands-style humor and a more serious narrative approach. Apart from that, Borderlands 4 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does improve on the now 16-year-old formula with more movement options and a largely open-world experience. Unfortunately, when it comes to performance, it still sticks to familiar shortcomings and has yet to fully tap into the potential of Unreal Engine 5. Nevertheless, we once again had a lot of fun looting and are still motivated to keep playing even after finishing our review.

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DualShockers - Jay Ku - 9 / 10

The sheer diversity of characters, gear, and ways to have fun is never-ending, and the open-world format is a surprisingly welcome addition to this amazing co-op FPS. Borderlands 4 is a leap in the right direction, and I can only hope that this trend continues upwards for the rest of the franchise.

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Everyeye.it - Italian - 8.5 / 10

Borderlands 4 has been revitalized and reformed in virtually every aspect, with positive results, despite a few critical issues. It’s the richest installment in the series in terms of content and the most solid gameplay, but it’s also set in a very classic and conservative open world. If you can overlook this aspect, however, you’ve got a robust game that could provide you with dozens and dozens of hours of unbridled fun, especially when played with a close-knit group of friends. The battle against the Chronokeeper’s regime has only just begun: are you ready to join the Resistance?

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GAMES.CH - Olaf Bleich - German - 85%

At the end of the day, we’re just blasting our way through the same old missions, of course, but that’s still a lot of fun overall and, thanks to the online game world and the co-op mode, should keep you motivated for a few weeks. In that sense: “Borderlands” remains “Borderlands,” regardless of the number behind it.

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Game Rant - Matt Karoglou - 8 / 10

Gearbox Software takes a ‘back to basics’ approach with Borderlands 4 that ends up being exactly what the series needed.

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Game Sandwich - Aden Carter - 9 / 10

Borderlands 4 was the “make-it or break-it” moment for Gearbox that would determine the fate of the franchise going forward. Despite not having the greatest faith going in, I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun I had playing it. The colorful cast of characters, combined with the great writing, made me laugh, sigh with relief, and gasp at the choices that I made. While the collectibles are overbearing, the combat and build-crafting in this game went well above my expectations, giving players more than they could ever want when it comes to the fast-paced looter shooter grind.

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GamePro - Eleen Reinke - German - 85 / 100

Borderlands 4 returns to its old strengths and once again offers fantastic action with significantly more story depth than its predecessor. Only the open world is a bit weak.

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GameSpot - Jordan Ramée - 7 / 10

To its detriment, Borderlands 4 feels like a direct response to Borderlands 3.

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Gameblog - French - 7 / 10

Borderlands 4 takes a turn that won’t please everyone. In an attempt to satisfy some fans’ requests, the developers have lost sight of the game’s identity. It is less funny and striking than previous episodes, and it is only in its secondary content that we find some small, funny, offbeat stories. It’s only after a few hours, or when playing in co-op with friends, that the game really comes into its own. Borderlands 4 is extremely generous and will keep you hooked for hours before you even reach the endgame. While it’s undoubtedly a good shooter-looter, it’s clearly not the best game in the Borderlands series.

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Gamersky - 心灵奇兵 - Chinese - 8.6 / 10

The Borderlands series has long refined the looter-shooter formula, and Borderlands 4 feels like it has finally reached its theoretical peak. From seamless maps and freer movement to expanded skill trees, every change serves the same purpose: letting players and their friends dive into the endless loop of shooting, looting, and powering up in more satisfying and varied ways.

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GamesRadar+ - Andrew Brown - 4 / 5

Every time Gearbox made me laugh or grin, I would catch myself wishing for more of that authenticity

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Gaming Nexus - Sean Cahill - 8 / 10

Borderlands 4 is an incredibly fun game with a couple of flaws. The world of Kairos is beautiful to play through and there’s no shortage of challenges to dive into. While the Unreal Engine still has some issues, the stuttering is corrected without a big hit. With over 30 billion combinations of weapons, no two guns are the same. Multiplayer makes this game a must play if you have friends that are interested in the series. Simply put, Borderlands 4 is fun, immersive, and worth picking up right away.

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GamingBolt - Ravi Sinha - 8 / 10

While most of its appeal ties into your enjoyment of the usual looting and shooting, Borderlands 4 is a major step forward for Gearbox’s franchise in world design, mobility and build-crafting.

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Hardcore Gamer - Kevin Dunsmore - 4 / 5

Does Borderlands 4 rise to the occasion and do the beloved franchise justice or is this just another Borderlands 2 wannabe?

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Hobby Consolas - Spanish - 86 / 100

Borderlands 4 establishes itself as a well-rounded entry that offers updated and tremendously fun gameplay. A lackluster campaign and a somewhat generic open world prevent it from reaching its full potential, but this is a looter shooter capable of standing alongside the best in the genre.

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IGN - Travis Northup - 8 / 10

Borderlands 4 gives the series the massive kick in the pants it has needed, with a fantastic open world and greatly improved combat, even bugs and invisible walls can sometimes throw off that groove.

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IGN Italy - Alessandro Alosi - Italian - 8 / 10

Borderlands 4 isn’t content to simply replicate the formula of its predecessors, but attempts to expand it, enrich it, and make it more modern, dynamic, and playful, presenting itself to fans as the most ambitious and complete* chapter in the saga.

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IGN Spain - Mario Sánchez - Spanish - 8 / 10

Borderlands 4 sticks to the formula that made the series famous: frantic gunfights, dark humor, and a creative arsenal. Although it retains its classic gameplay and doesn’t innovate much, the skill progression and combat remain highly satisfying.

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INVEN - Jaihoon Jeong - Korean - 8.7 / 10

Borderlands 4 preserves the series’ most essential DNA while delivering meaningful innovation. Although its open-world structure is not yet fully refined and shows some rough edges, the game remains immensely enjoyable and unmistakably Borderlands

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Impulsegamer - 4.6 / 5

While I undoubtedly have a soft spot for the first two games, this is without question the best Borderlands experience to date. It’s by far the best-looking entry into the series and one of the best-looking games of the year. Gunplay is tight, movement is responsive, and there are dozens of hours of stuff to do.

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LevelUp - Spanish - 8.5 / 10

There’s a ton of content packed into this package, and while the dialogue and characters are interesting enough to carry over into a gameplay structure that’s starting to show its age, we wonder what this game would have been like if quality had been prioritized over quantity.

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Loot Level Chill - Mick Fraser - 9 / 10

Borderlands 4 is designed thoroughly with fun in mind. It doesn’t play like a greatest hits compilation of what has come before, but rather as an evolution of the series.

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MKAU Gaming - Yasmin Noble - 8.5 / 10

Borderlands 4 is an amped-up version of the tried-and-true formula with hefty upgrades to the gameplay. With an action-packed story and a whole new planet packed with possibilities, Borderlands 4 is a wild and wicked time worth experiencing.

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One More Game - Chris Garcia - 8.5 / 10

Borderlands 4 is back in great form thanks to its exceptional customization, dynamic open world, and reinvented boss battles. Gearbox Software clearly listened to its community, addressing past critiques with a sprawling, interactive map, expansive skill trees, and guns that feel genuinely unique.

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Shacknews - Sam Chandler - 9 / 10

Borderlands 4 is the best the series has been in decades and a testament to Gearbox’s ability to absolutely cook. Are you ready to taste the chaos?

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Spaziogames - Italian - 8.7 / 10

Borderlands 4 is a statement of intent. It’s not the chapter that rewrites the rules of the game, but the one that refines them with the confidence only a mature franchise can have. Gearbox chose not to chase fleeting trends, didn’t give in to the temptation of turning Borderlands into a soulless live service, nor to betraying its own DNA.

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WellPlayed - Ash Wayling - 9 / 10

Borderlands 4 realises the full potential the series has always had, delivering that unmistakable Borderlands experience but with a ton of modern sensibilities to establish itself not simply as a fun co-op shooter, but as the definitive example of what a fun co-op shooter should be.

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XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 10 / 10

Borderlands 4 is a masterpiece

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