"Borderlands 4 Release Date Advances, April 2025 State of Play Confirmed"

Excitement is building as Borderlands 4 gears up for its very own PlayStation State of Play, scheduled for today! Dive into what you can expect from the livestream and the thrilling news about an earlier launch date.

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Borderlands 4 Gets Own PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will be the star of its dedicated State of Play today. The announcement came via a Twitter (X) post on April 29, revealing that the event will kick off on April 30 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM BST / 11 PM CEST. You can catch the action live on PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Here's a handy timetable to help you tune in at the right time in your region:

During the live stream, developers from Gearbox Software will delve into the exciting world of the upcoming FPS sequel to the Borderlands series. A PlayStation.blog post from April 29 promises over 20 minutes of "developer-guided gameplay," showcasing missions, killer weapons, thrilling Action Skills, and a mix of new and returning characters.

Launch Date Moved to September 12

In a surprising turn of events, following the State of Play announcement, Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford took to Twitter (X) on April 29 to reveal that Borderlands 4 will now launch on September 12. Although he quickly deleted the initial video and reposted, the message was clear: the game's development is exceeding expectations, prompting an earlier release. Pitchford's enthusiasm was palpable as he described the development process as "going kinda the best scenario."

Originally set for a September 23 release, as announced in PlayStation's February State of Play, the new date was confirmed by Borderlands 4's official Twitter (X) account. The post celebrated the decision, stating, "After careful consideration–along with A LOT of meetings, playtestings, and incredible development work–we have made the monumental decision to MOVE UP THE LAUNCH DATE OF BORDERLANDS 4 to SEPTEMBER 12."

Gearbox Software is committed to delivering what they promise to be the greatest Borderlands game to date. With the launch date now set for September 12, fans can look forward to exploring the new planet of Kairos sooner than anticipated.

Borderlands 4 is slated for release on September 12, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Stay tuned to our updates for the latest news on the game!