Gearbox Reveals Borderlands 4 Gameplay Trailer

Gearbox has unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Borderlands 4 at The Game Awards 2024, confirming its release for 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer reveals a return to the franchise's classic looter-shooter mechanics with new characters, planets, and an array of 'billions' of weapons, while introducing the new antagonist, the Timekeeper, who rules over the planet Kairos. Despite familiar gameplay, Gearbox describes this entry as its most 'ambitious' yet, promising enhanced mobility features, such as a holo-grapple hook, to distinguish it from predecessors. The game emerges in a transitional period for Gearbox, following its acquisition by Take-Two Interactive and amid mixed reviews for the recent Borderlands movie adaptation. Fans can expect to experience the signature Borderlands humor and chaotic action as they fend off the Timekeeper's oppressive regime and various enemies, including mutants and bandits. The announcement has generated excitement among fans, who are eager for a full return to the franchise's roots after experimenting with spin-offs like Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.