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Borderlands 4 Launches: New Heroes, Missions, and Golden Key Quest!

9/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Borderlands 4 launched on September 12, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring four new Vault Hunters and the planet Kairos.
The game includes 21 main missions and 98 side missions, culminating in a battle against The Timekeeper.
Players can earn a Golden Key by completing the Looter Quest on Discord before September 25.
Gearbox is addressing performance issues, especially on PC, with recommendations to use DLSS or seek refunds.
Maurice's Black Market vending machine offers unique legendary gear weekly, accessible after completing the main campaign.

History

Historical Context

The launch of Borderlands 4 on September 12, 2025, builds on the franchise's success, following Borderlands 3's release in 2019, which sold over 14 million copies. Gearbox Software's innovative approach, including community engagement via Discord, reflects a broader trend in gaming towards interactive experiences, shaping future game development strategies and enhancing player-developer relationships.

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Story summary

Borderlands 4 launched on September 12, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring four new Vault Hunters and the planet Kairos.
The game includes 21 main missions and 98 side missions, culminating in a battle against The Timekeeper.
Players can earn a Golden Key by completing the Looter Quest on Discord before September 25.
Gearbox is addressing performance issues, especially on PC, with recommendations to use DLSS or seek refunds.
Maurice's Black Market vending machine offers unique legendary gear weekly, accessible after completing the main campaign.

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