Borderlands 4: Unleashing Chaos on Kairos
Slated for release on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and later on Nintendo Switch 2, Borderlands 4 redefines the looter-shooter with innovative mechanics, deep customization, and a thrilling endgame. Dive into the chaos with interactive features that bring the world of Kairos to life.
New Vault Hunters: Forge Your Legend
Four unique Vault Hunters launch with the game, with two more via post-launch Story Packs. Each offers three Action Skills, deep skill trees, and a unique Trait.
Vex the Siren
Phase Covenant attunes skills and melee to your weapon’s elemental type. Build for elemental mastery!
Rafa the Exo-Soldier
Overdrive boosts speed and damage during Action Skills, perfect for run-and-gun chaos.
Amon the Forgeknight
Forgeskill grants a secondary Action Skill, boosting durability and crafting synergy.
Harlowe the Gravitar
Gravity-based skills with capstones for massive crowd control and unique effects.
Click the cards to explore each Vault Hunter’s unique playstyle!
Dynamic Movement: Conquer Kairos
Experience enhanced mobility with double jumps, glides, dodges, and point-grappling. These abilities allow for fluid traversal across Kairos’ diverse landscapes, making exploration and combat more engaging.
The animation demonstrates a double jump followed by a glide and grapple. Hover over for the full effect!
Weapons & Gear: Loot Like Never Before
Billions of weapons from eight manufacturers, including new ones (Order for precision bursts, Ripper for charge-up auto, Daedalus for multi-ammo types), plus new slots (Ordnance, Enhancements, Repkits) and the Firmware system for epic builds.
This radar chart illustrates hypothetical feature strengths for the new manufacturers based on their descriptions (scale 1-10). Pearlescent weapons return with a <1% drop rate!
Co-op Perfection: Team Up in Style
Supports up to four players online, two in splitscreen, with full cross-play and instanced loot for fair rewards.
Quick Poll: Your Take
What’s the best co-op feature in Borderlands 4?
Vote above to share your favorite co-op feature!
Kairos: A World of Adventure
Explore four seamless regions with Digirunner vehicles, ECHO-4 drones, and dynamic weather. Claim Points of Interest for fast travel and aerial aids.
Click each biome to toggle details about Kairos’ vibrant regions.
Endgame Glory: Endless Challenges
Ultimate Vault Hunter mode, Specializations, Weekly Wild Cards, and Moxxi’s Big Encore Machine keep the action fresh without gear re-grinding.
Post-Launch Roadmap: More to Come
Free seasonal events, Invincible Bosses, and premium DLC like Bounty Packs and “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned” ensure endless chaos.
Borderlands 4 blends classic Borderlands madness with bold new features. Ready to dive into Kairos? Share your excitement below!
