Borderlands® 4 News

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]If you're looking to push the graphics of Borderlands 4 to their upper limits, PC is the platform for you—and with support for NVIDIA's DLSS 4 technology, all your looter shooter action and high-octane Vault hunting will have the smoothest framerates and the slickest visuals possible. DLSS 4, powered by the GeForce RTX 50 Series, gives you the most high-fidelity vision of the havoc on Kairos thanks to AI-powered DLSS Multi Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution's AI transformer model to enhance image quality.[/p][p]In the video above, you can see Borderlands 4 running with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, showcasing the series' iconic visual style with graphical enhancements made possible by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series. Thanks to DLSS 4, you'll experience stunning visuals with incredible framerates. If you have a GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics card, you'll get the ultimate Borderlands 4 experience on PC when the game launches on September 12, 2025.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Borderlands 4 GeForce RTX 50 Series Bundle Available Now[/h2][p]Starting today, get Borderlands 4 with select GeForce RTX 50 Series. You'll receive a copy of the game with the purchase of qualifying GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 desktops or graphics card, or laptops with a GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 Laptop GPUs at participating retailers.* If you purchase this bundle before launch, you'll also get the Gilded Glory Pack pre-purchase bonus.**[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Inside the Game at Gearbox Software[/h2][p]We partnered with NVIDIA to give you a quick behind-the-scenes look at the Gearbox Software studio and the making of Borderlands 4. Lead Enemy Designer Josh Jeffcoat and Senior Graphics Programmer Manuel Fernandez discuss how Borderlands 4 offers a ton of customization options that let you fine-tune the graphics to best suit your personalized rig. [/p][p]
[/p][p]If you've already pre-purchased Borderlands 4 or plan to get the game on PC, you'll be able to dive into the chaotic world of loot, mayhem, and Vault Hunters via the power of cloud gaming with NVIDIA GeForce NOW on launch day.*** While you wait to experience the next explosive chapter in the Borderlands saga, Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced, Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel are available now on the NVIDIA GeForce NOW service for gamers who own any of these titles on PC.
[/p][p]Enjoy the series' over-the-top action, signature humor, and intense looter shooter gameplay at GeForce RTX quality, streaming to a variety of devices. Even if you don't have the latest hardware, you can stream each adrenaline-pumping adventure to your living-room TV or your phone/tablet while on the go. Upgrading to a paid GeForce NOW Ultimate membership**** lets you take advantage of increased performance and fidelity, up to 5K resolution and 120 FPS, powered by the all-new GeForce RTX 5080-class GPUs in the cloud - no downloads or high-end hardware needed to play the games on your machine.
[/p][p]Visit the official NVIDIA GeForce NOW page for more details on membership benefits and supported devices.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]*While supplies last. Bundle applies for qualifying desktop, laptop, and graphics cards: GeForce RTX™ 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070 desktop system or graphics card, or laptop with a GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Technology varies by GPU. Please see Terms & Conditions for a full list of qualifying partner products. Game must be redeemed via the NVIDIA app on a desktop or laptop PC with qualifying graphics card installed. Customer must meet the age requirement for the game to redeem. Regional/Country Requirements: Some coupons require that they be redeemed in specific regions or countries. Please redeem the code in the appropriate region/country.[/p][p]**Pre-purchase offer available until launch, after which the Gilded Glory Pack will be available for separate purchase (base game required). Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.[/p][p]***Note: You must already own or purchase titles to play them on GeForce NOW. Your performance is dependent on device type, settings, network quality, and more. View all features or visits visit our System Requirements page for more info.[/p][p]****Billing for GeForce NOW starts immediately upon sign-up for any current membership plan. Paid membership plans will be billed monthly, bi-annually or annually, depending on the selected plan, and will automatically renew based on the selected membership plan billing cycle. Memberships will terminate upon cancellation. Users can cancel GeForce NOW at any time and continue to play until the end of the current billing period. Memberships are billed in full for the entire period at the time of purchase, with cancellations reflected at the start of the next billing period. All membership pricing plans are subject to taxes and fees, where applicable. GeForce NOW Performance and Ultimate Day Pass benefits are effective immediately upon checkout, and expire after 24 consecutive hours. New members without a recurring subscription will revert to a Free membership once the Day Pass expires. Existing Performance members will have their membership paused for the duration of Ultimate Day Passes purchased, extending their next billing date by that duration. Performance and Ultimate Day Pass purchases cannot be combined in the same transaction.[/p][p][/p][p]© 2025 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, and GeForce RTX are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.[/p][p]
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[p]Hey Vault Hunters! Welcome to “This Week on Kairos” - a weekly post where we share everything happening across the world of Borderlands 4, from developer updates to community highlights and beyond.[/p][p]Every Friday, we’ll be here with the latest news, fan creations, dev spotlights, helpful resources, and anything else we think you’ll want to see. Whether you're looking to catch up, dive deeper, or just see what your fellow players are up to, this is the place.[/p][p][/p][h3]More Vault Hunter Content, Please![/h3][p]It’s been “Amonlands” all week, and we've loved seeing all the hype and feedback about our Viking boy. While we know you’re all ready for “Harlowelands,” let’s do one more recap of our favorite Forgeknight:[/p][p]
These two gameplay-focused videos showcase Amon’s skills and abilities, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his complex class kit that revolves around Forgeweapons:[/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p]Amon's Character Short "Demons" features his retelling of a run-in with a Vault-obsessed cult much like the one he survived: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][h3]We’re Going to Gamescom![/h3][p]Gamescom, located in Cologne, Germany, is the biggest video game convention in the WORLD, and we’re giving the show a taste of Kairos. The Borderlands Team will be at Gamescom all weekend, where fans can get hands-on gameplay as ALL FOUR VAULT HUNTERS for the first time! We’ll be located in Hall 6, Booth B011 from August 20-24, and we cannot WAIT to see you there![/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][h3]Cosplay Guides are HERE![/h3][p]To all our amazing Cosplayers - we know you’ve been waiting for the official Vault Hunter cosplay guides, and we are so excited to share them with you! You can find them on our website's Community hub, and we can’t wait to see what incredible creations come out of it![/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Behind the Team: Lo Daniels, Borderlands 4 Qualitative Analyst[/h3][p]Every week, we’re spotlighting one of the minds behind the mayhem. You’ll get to learn about folks from both Gearbox and 2K, and how each person who touches the game both influences and is influenced by Borderlands 4. This week, we're talking with one of 2K’s Qualitative Analysts, Lo Daniels:[/p][p][/p][p]What advice would you give someone who wants to get into game QA?[/p][p]Lo Daniels: When I was much younger, I always knew I wanted a job in QA - but the people around me would constantly tell me to focus on getting a "real job" (back then, video game careers were not taken very seriously). This feedback from my friends kept me from pursuing that dream for a long time.[/p][p]Once I finally decided to go for it, I immediately felt the level of fulfillment that I had always expected. My advice to all of you out there is this: If video game QA is something you truly want to do as a career, then go for it and don't let anyone stop you. Knowing how something works makes it easier to break, so learn everything you can about video games. Also, learn the difference between playing, testing, and playtesting.[/p][p][/p][p]What makes testing a Borderlands game different from other types of games?[/p][p]Lo: Unlike other games I've tested, this one is an emotional investment, so it took some extra effort to get locked in. When the original Borderlands released, I was working a dead-end retail job that felt like a soulless grind. At the end of my days, I would get home, load up BL1, and lose myself in the endless pursuit of power and riches. I’ve been a fan of the series ever since.[/p][p]Being in the credits of a Borderlands title has always been on my QA bucket list, and when I started working on BL4, it was hard to not feel super overwhelmed at first. Here I was, just some guy, tasked with ensuring the quality of one of the most influential looter shooters of all time, one that I had this deep emotional connection to... It was a lot to take in.[/p][p][/p][p]Who is going to be your main in Borderlands 4 and why?[/p][p]Lo: Everyone. I love all my Vault Hunters equally, but Harlowe will most likely be my first playthrough. She was the first Vault Hunter I picked. She’s skilled, determined, and always willing to help others with whatever it is they are trying to accomplish. These are qualities that I like to think I have myself which is why I... gravitated towards her *wink*.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][h3]Community Creative Corner[/h3][p]Our community members aren’t just gamers—many of you are also artists. Whether it’s cosplay, digital art, or some yet-to-be-invented medium, we’re your biggest fans. Check out this week’s hand-picked fan creations:[/p][p][/p][h3]Kolbasos[/h3][p][/p][h3]rdbrainz[/h3][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]That’s it for this week—more updates, more chaos, and maybe a few surprises coming next Friday. Until then: keep your ECHOnet tuned and your loot luck high.[/p][p]Happy Hunting,
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[p]This new Beyond the Borderlands video is all about the making of Amon the Forgeknight, with behind-the-scenes insights from the Gearbox team; check it out below![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Borderlands 4 is now available for pre-purchase! Ahead of Borderlands 4's launch on September 12, 2025, make sure you're caught up with the latest Story Trailer. Then get behind-the-scenes insights from Gearbox developers with the ongoing Beyond the Borderlands video series, including "Making a Vault Hunter" and "Welcome to Kairos" with more on the way![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]
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