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Borderlands 4

In Borderlands 4, players assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter, exploring a new planet in search of secret alien treasures.

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Borderlands 4
Looter Shooter
Action
Adventure
RPG
Systems
PC-1
Top Critic Avg: 82/100 Critics Rec: 87%
Released
September 12, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
2K
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
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In Borderlands 4, players assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter, exploring a new planet in search of secret alien treasures.

Franchise
Borderlands
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Genre(s)
Looter Shooter, Action, Adventure, RPG

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