If you’re a long-time Borderlands fan who’s spent hundreds of hours farming legendaries, laughing at Claptrap’s terrible jokes, and blasting bandits across Pandora with friends, you’ve probably been scouring the internet for info on the Borderlands 4 release date PS5 details. I’ve been covering Borderlands news for 7 years, so I’ve pulled together every confirmed tidbit, credible rumor, and logical prediction we have right now, no baseless clickbait included. We’ll break down what we can actually expect, when you might be able to pre-order, and what features are already locked in for the PS5 version of the game.
Confirmed Details About the Borderlands 4 Release Date for PS5
Gearbox officially confirmed Borderlands 4 is in active development back in 2023, but no official release date has been announced as of mid-2024. That hasn’t stopped credible industry insiders from sharing clues about the launch window, though. Take-Two Interactive, Gearbox’s parent company, listed an unannounced triple-A Gearbox title in its fiscal year 2025 Q4 release roadmap, which lines up with a late 2025 launch window for the game.
The PS5 version will be a native current-gen only release, per comments from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, so the team doesn’t have to compromise on features to support older PS4 hardware. You might see some retailer listings with fixed dates floating around, but almost all of these are generic placeholders, so don’t hand over your money based on one of those listings. When we get closer to the official launch announcement, Gearbox will share exact timing across all its social channels first, so that’s the most reliable source to follow.
Exclusive PS5 Features We Can Expect at Launch
Since the game is being built exclusively for current-gen consoles, the PS5 version will get a lot of features that weren’t possible with past cross-gen Borderlands releases. The DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers will be calibrated for every weapon type, so firing a heavy rocket launcher will feel completely different than spamming bullets with a fast SMG. You’ll even feel small recoil differences between legendary variants of the same gun, which adds a fun new layer of immersion to the gunplay the series is known for.
Load times will be near-instant thanks to the PS5’s custom SSD, which is a huge win for anyone who spends hours farming specific bosses for rare legendaries. No more waiting 2 minutes to fast travel between zones or reload after a boss fight wipes your whole team. 3D audio support will also make it easier to tell where enemies are coming from, even if they’re sneaking up behind you, or pick up small audio Easter eggs you might have missed on older consoles. Sony and Gearbox have a long history of partnership, so it’s also likely PS5 players will get a timed exclusive cosmetic pack for the first 6 months after launch, like a PlayStation-themed Vault Hunter skin or weapon wrap.
Pre-Order Bonuses and Edition Options to Watch For
Pre-orders won’t go live until Gearbox announces an official release date, but we can make pretty accurate guesses about what editions will be available based on past Borderlands launches. Gearbox tends to stick to a pretty consistent tiered pre-order structure, so you can expect the following options when listings go live:
- Standard Edition: Base game only, usually priced at $69.99 for current-gen titles, will likely include a pre-order exclusive bonus legendary weapon and common Vault Hunter skin.
- Deluxe Edition: Base game plus the full first year of season pass content (usually 4 large story DLC packs), exclusive character skins, weapon trinkets, a digital art book, and the official game soundtrack.
- Collector’s Edition: Physical copy of the game, all Deluxe Edition content, a limited-edition physical Claptrap or Vault Hunter statue, a printed map of the new game world, and exclusive in-game items only available with this edition.
You don’t need to pre-order as soon as listings go live to get early access, unless you’re dead set on getting the limited Collector’s Edition, which usually sells out within a week of pre-orders opening. If you just want the standard or deluxe edition, you can wait a few months for early gameplay reviews to drop before buying, and you won’t miss out on much besides the small pre-order cosmetic pack. PS Plus subscribers will also likely get an extra 10% off pre-orders, so it’s worth waiting to see if that deal pops up before you hand over your cash.
Common Rumors You Shouldn’t Believe Right Now
There’s a ton of fake info floating around about Borderlands 4 right now, so I want to debunk the most common rumors I’ve seen popping up on forums and social media. First, the rumor that the game is launching in 2024 is completely false. Gearbox has publicly stated multiple times that they’re not rushing development, and they want to make sure the game is polished before it launches, so a 2024 release is physically impossible at this point.
Second, the rumor that Borderlands 4 will be a live service game with constant paid battle passes and mandatory grind is also false. Gearbox has confirmed that it will follow the same premium release model as Borderlands 2 and 3, with a full base game and optional paid story DLC, no mandatory live service elements required to enjoy the main story. There is no truth to the rumor that PS5 players will have to pay extra for crossplay, either. Crossplay will be available for free across all platforms at launch, per official Gearbox statements, so you can play with your friends on Xbox or PC without paying extra fees. Finally, don’t believe any rumors that all past Vault Hunters will be playable. We only know that 4 new Vault Hunters will be the main playable characters, with some returning fan favorites appearing as NPCs in the main story.
At the end of the day, we still have a little while to wait before we get an official announcement of the Borderlands 4 release date PS5 details, but all signs point to it being worth the wait. Gearbox has a history of delivering polished, fun Borderlands games that are perfect for co-op play with friends, and the PS5 exclusive features will make the experience even better than past entries. I’ll be updating this post as soon as any new official info drops, so check back regularly for the latest updates. If you want to pass the time until launch, go back and replay Borderlands 3 or the Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands DLC, there’s still plenty of legendaries to farm to scratch that looter shooter itch.