Summary
Apart from rumors, the future of theBorderlandsgames is currently unknown, at least until a properBorderlands 4reveal inevitably comes around. However, with theupcoming live-action movie adaptation ofBorderlandson the horizon, and the cliffhanger thatBorderlands 3left the story on, it’s only a matter of time untilBorderlands 4comes out of hiding.
One thing theBorderlandsfranchise should consider factoring into its release schedule is the state of the industry, or more specifically, what other looter-shooter it would be competing with. So, with 2025 expected to be a slow year for one of theBorderlandsfranchise’s biggest competitors,Destiny 2, this could be an ideal window to releaseBorderlands 4.
Predicting Borderlands 4’s Release Date
Given how little to nothing has been revealed aboutBorderlands 4’s development so far, its release date is still likely a fair bit away. However, there are plenty of solid trends to speculate on that point toward a few likely possibilities for when aBorderlands 4release could happen, and why a 2025 release date would make sense.
Borderlands 4 Can Avoid Competing with Other Looter-Shooters with a 2025 Release
Withlooter-shooters like theBorderlandsgamestypically being massive games that players can spend countless hours in, regardless of how long their respective campaigns are, many fans will stick by each game for years after it debuts, revisiting for future DLCs or trying out out quirky new playstyles. One such game that fits this bill isDestiny 2, which just recently reached a major milestone with the release of the Final Shape DLC, bringing the decade-old Light vs Dark saga to an epic conclusion.
So for the time being, theDestinyfranchise is having its moment in the spotlight as new and returning players are taking part in the latest major expansion for the game. However, considering thatDestiny 2just recently released one of its biggest expansions to date, it’s likely going to be a while before the next bigDestiny 2expansion comes out. In the meantime, players can experiencethe new Episode stories inDestiny 2, but these shorter seasonal storylines typically don’t manage to carry the same weight as major expansions.
Destiny 2isn’t theBorderlandsfranchise’s only competition within the looter-shooter genre, but it’s arguably one of the most popular of them at the moment. Consequently,Borderlands 4avoiding a clashing release schedule withDestiny 2’s future expansions could let fans enjoy both games in their prime without all the angsty FOMO. So if not in 2025,Borderlands 4might have to wait another year or two for this kind of opportunity to avoid conflicting with other mainstream looter-shooter games.
Borderlands 4 Can Strike While the Iron Is Hot After the Borderlands Movie’s Release
Apart from taking into consideration the franchise’s competition, 2025 could also be an opportune moment for aBorderlandsgame to be released because of the hype and potential success ofthe debutingBorderlandsmovie. While fans have a lengthy list of issues with the adaptation’s trailers,Borderlands 4will likely bring in some new fans regardless, and giving these newcomers a convenient entry point through a modern game would be ideal.
TheBorderlandsmovie is expected to release on August 02, 2025.
This is something that many fans consider a missed opportunity for theFalloutfranchise. Despite theFalloutfranchise reaching peak popularity afterthe overall success of theFalloutshow’s first season, which was released in April 2024, there hasn’t been a new game released to commemorate the occasion. So, with theBorderlandsmovie debuting in the latter half of 2024, an early 2025 release forBorderlands 4could catch some of the momentum without taking the spotlight away from the movie.
Borderlands 3
WHERE TO PLAY
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDEStop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy’s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down.YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLEBecome one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable.LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOTWith bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too.NEW BORDERLANDSDiscover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTIONPlay with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
