In what might be a pleasant surprise to fans, theBorderlands 4release date is getting moved up, so fans can expect to play it earlier than originally expected.Borderlands 4wasoriginally scheduled for release on September 23with a dedicated State of Play. But according to developer Gearbox Software, development is going so well that the game’s release date will be pushed forward. Additionally, we now have a date for the State of Play as well.
In a video posted on X by Gearbox Software CEORandy Pitchford, he confirms thatBorderlands 4will now release on September 12. The officialBorderlandsX account has also posted a new short clip announcing the new release date. In the announcement, Pitchford said the decision to move the launch date forward was due to how well development is progressing on the title, stating:“Everything is going, kinda, the best case scenario.“According to a post onPlayStation Blog, thegame’s dedicated State of Play event is also scheduled for tomorrow, April 30, at 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST.
Borderlands 4’s New Release Date Is A Bit Sooner
It’s Rare For A Game Release To Get Moved Up
Borderlands 4’s new release date is a little less than two weeks soonerthan originally planned. This year was purportedly going to see a lot of video game publishersavoid committing to a release date untilGTA 6had one. The change in release date appears to be from how well development is progressing on the title, but it could also be because Pitchford is aware of a more specificGTA 6window or date, or becauseGhost of Yoteiis releasing on October 2. Any influence of other game releases on the change is, of course, just speculation.
The State of Play on April 30 is scheduled for 20 minutes andwill show developer-guided gameplay, including missions, weapons, skills, new and returning characters, and more. The broadcast will be livestreamed on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Release Date Change For Borderlands 4 Is Good News
Fans Are Eager To Dive Back Into Looter-Shooter Fun
In stark contrast to game delays,games getting moved forward is almost always good news. This decision tends to show that the studio is confident in its game and that the project is not having many, if any, development pains. Reception toBorderlands 3was not as positive as the previous two entries, soBorderlands 4carries some weight as a look at the future of the series. Somedetails have been confirmedfor the game, like being able to finally swim, but most fan concerns tend to focus on the writing rather than gameplay.
Now that the release date has been moved up, we’ll see for ourselves ifBorderlands 4manages to please both new and long-time fans. A lot of questions are likely going to be answered tomorrow during the State of Play, so it might be a good time to be aBorderlandsfan.
