At The Game Awards this morning, 2K Games showcased our first official look at Borderlands 4 in a mixed CG and gameplay trailer. The trailer reveals that some sort of war is afoot between the maniacs of Pandora and a strange new villain named the Timekeeper.
The Timekeeper is described as a ruthless dictator. His so-called “Perfect Order” is threatened by a new world-altering catastrophe that threatens not only his control over his followers but also the planet.
The trailer then kicks off with some gameplay footage showcasing the environments, enemies, and guns players will get to see in Borderlands 4. We also get an official look at the new Vault Hunters. This includes the four new characters players will be able to choose from when starting off their adventure next year.
We don’t get to see the Vault Hunter abilities in action much. There’s an odd ability here and there. One Vault Hunter seemingly spawns melee weapons on his arms and can slice through enemies. Another summons throwable axes. We also do get a look at some vehicles, enemies, and gunplay. It looks cool. There’s also a grapple mechanic.
Borderlands 4 is expected to launch in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Here’s the trailer below.
Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, outrageous enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters. Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet. Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos. Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.