Gearbox Software · 2K
Price: $34.99 −50% · updated Nov 5, 2026
At a glance
- Price
- $34.99 −50%
- Released
- Sep 11, 2025
- Developer
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher
- 2K
- Players online now
- 3,482 (7d peak: 3,759)
- DLC
- 15
Data: Steam · Updated Nov 5, 2026
What is Borderlands 4?
Borderlands 4 is a first-person looter-shooter set on the war-torn planet of Kairos, the latest destination for the Vault Hunters chasing alien technology and loot left behind by an ancient civilization. Players choose from a roster of Vault Hunters, each with distinct abilities and skill trees, and fight through a new open world under the control of a tyrannical ruler called the Timekeeper. The core loop is familiar to the series: fight enemies, collect huge quantities of procedurally generated weapons and gear, and use that loot to grow stronger for tougher fights. Traversal has been expanded with grappling and vertical movement options, and the open world is more interconnected than in earlier entries, encouraging exploration between story missions and side content. Borderlands 4 can be played solo or in co-op with other players online, and matches the series' irreverent tone — chaotic combat, exaggerated characters, and dark humor woven through the story. Session length is flexible, from short loot runs to long stretches chasing a specific weapon drop or pushing through the campaign. The game is aimed squarely at returning Borderlands fans and looter-shooter players who enjoy build variety and loot-chasing as the main long-term hook, more than players looking for a tightly scripted single narrative experience.
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System requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 | OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 |
| Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory: 16 GB RAM | Memory: 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| Storage: 100 GB available space | Storage: 100 GB available space |
Our coverage
Our review: 6.5/10 — Borderlands 4 Review: The Guns Still Slap, the Performance Doesn't
FAQ
- How much is Borderlands 4?
- Borderlands 4 costs $34.99 on Steam (base $69.99, −50% now). Data updated Nov 5, 2026.
- Can my PC run Borderlands 4?
- Minimum: Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580, Storage: 100 GB available space. Recommended: Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Memory: 32 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580, Storage: 100 GB available space.
- Who made Borderlands 4?
- Developed by Gearbox Software, published by 2K. Released September 11, 2025.
- Is Borderlands 4 single-player?
- Yes, Borderlands 4 has a single-player mode and also supports Multiplayer and Co-op.
- Is Borderlands 4 still in Early Access?
- No, Borderlands 4 is a full release, not in Early Access.
- Is Borderlands 4 worth it in 2026?
- Our verdict: 6.5/10. Read our full review
- Which languages?
- Interface: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Spanish - Latin America. Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese.
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Official description
Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, deadly enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.
Source: Steam store page.
Data: Steam. Updated Nov 5, 2026. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.