"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, set to stream today! Dive into this article to discover what's in store during the livestream and the unexpected announcement regarding its launch date.

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Borderlands 4 Gets Own PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation has officially confirmed that Borderlands 4 will be the star of its dedicated State of Play today. In a tweet on April 29, PlayStation announced that the Borderlands 4 State of Play will kick off on April 30 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM BST / 11 PM CEST, available to watch on their official YouTube and Twitch channels. Here's a handy timetable to ensure you don't miss out, no matter where you are:

During this eagerly awaited livestream, the developers at Gearbox Software will delve into the details of the upcoming FPS sequel in the Borderlands series. A recent PlayStation.blog post from April 29 promises over 20 minutes of "developer-guided gameplay," showcasing missions, powerful weapons, thrilling Action Skills, and both 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 revealed via a now-deleted Twitter (X) video on April 29 that Borderlands 4's launch date has been moved up to September 12. Pitchford quickly retracted the video, admitting it was posted prematurely, but the news was soon confirmed by Borderlands 4's official Twitter (X) account.

Pitchford shared in the video that the development is progressing exceptionally well, stating, "everything's going kinda the best scenario," which has allowed the team to advance the game's launch. Initially set for September 23, as announced during PlayStation's February State of Play, the new date reflects the team's confidence in delivering an exceptional gaming experience sooner.

The official Borderlands 4 Twitter (X) post elaborated, "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 making Borderlands 4 the most thrilling installment in the series yet. With the release date now just weeks away, fans can look forward to exploring the new planet of Kairos sooner than anticipated.

Borderlands 4 is scheduled to launch 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 and insights on the game!