Borderlands 4

 
A louder, faster loot chase
Borderlands 4 drags looter‑shooter chaos to the new world of Kairos, then pairs it with sharper movement and tighter combat rhythms. The tone stays razor‑edged, but the moment‑to‑moment play leans into skill expression and quick reads.
Slide into a fight, grapple for angle, pop an Action Skill, and ride the crit windows before the swarm resets. It’s Borderlands energy with less downtime and more agency.
How it plays
Encounters reward mobile positioning and cooldown planning. Each Vault Hunter frames firefights around distinct Action Skills and perk trees that push aggression over turtling. Co‑op drops in cleanly, with loot logic that respects time and tolerates chaos.
Guns carry verbs, not just stats. Alt‑fires, charge states, and status riders flip roles mid‑encounter, so a boss phase can demand a different route than the mob before it. Side paths hide bespoke bosses with loot logic that nudges builds in wild, often hilarious directions.
Why it stands out

New planet: Kairos prioritizes vertical arenas, shifting traversal lines, and enemy kits tuned for chase pressure.
Movement suite: gliding, dodging, and fixed‑point grappling create flanks, aerial resets, and mid‑fight pivots.
Action Skills define tempo—burst, control, or sustain—so squads stack roles without rigid metas.
Guns with ideas: alt‑fires and riders change a weapon’s job on the fly, favoring creativity over static rotations.
Co‑op first: built for instant mayhem, clear UI, and fewer arguments about who ruined whose run.

Quick facts

Date de sortie : September 12, 2025.
Développeur : Gearbox Software.
Genre : Looter shooter, FPS, Action RPG hybrid.
Le cadre : Planet Kairos with vertical hubs, hostile wilds, and hidden arenas.
Caractéristiques : New movement kit, Vault Hunter Action Skills, alt‑fire legendaries, seamless co‑op.
Caractéristiques spéciales : Global launch timing, official deep‑dives pre‑ and post‑release, and ongoing content cadence.