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May 9 is primed to be a big day for those patiently waiting forBorderlands 4, with new information expected to drop for the cel-shaded looter shooter.Borderlands 4and Gearbox will have a presence at PAX East, with the team inviting fans to tune into the official Gearbox Twitch channel tomorrow at 10AM PT to check out the show. A “lengthy"Borderlands 4-centric segment will be presented, likely divulging even more details about the game ahead of its release this fall.
This year is a big one in terms of video game releases, though now thatGrand Theft Auto 6has been pushed back a year, other games, likeBorderlands 4, have an even bigger moment to shine. First teased last year,Borderlands 4has been high on many video game fans' lists, with the last entry in the series turning six years old in 2025. Set to feature the same irreverent humor, wild gun choices, and cartoon color palette, all signs indicateBorderlands 4will be exactly what players are looking forand more, with new information dropping this week.
According to the officialBorderlands 4website, the game will be heavily showcased at PAX East. Fans can tune into the show on the Gearbox Twitch channel on May 9 at 10 AM PT to check out the Gearbox Main Theater Show, which will feature a lengthy look atBorderlands 4. During the showcase, fans will hear from Gearbox President Randy Picthford, Global Creative Officer Andrew Reiner, Lead Game Designer Nick Thurston, Associate Director of Narrative April Johnson, and Associate Creative Director Gran Kao. This group will dig deeper intoBorderlands 4and all the things it’s bringing to the table.
Borderlands 4 Showcase Happening on May 9 at PAX East
This event comes ahead ofBorderlands 4’s first hands-on event this June, helping further stir up hype for what is likely set to be one of 2025’s biggest releases. Big changes are already confirmed for the game, withBorderlands 4shaking up the skill tree system, as well as expanding the number of weapons players can use even further.Borderlands 4will also introduce players to brand-new characters, worlds, and enemies, carrying on where the previous games left off.
While all this is exciting, one of the most interesting parts ofBorderlands 4’s extended release cyclewas confirmation that the game will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2. The previousBorderlandsgames are already on the original Switch, but Nintendo seems keen on making its Switch 2 a more powerful and robust console experience, with other AAA titles, such asCyberpunk 2077, also confirmed for the handheld system.Borderlands 4releases on July 04, 2025.
