Summary
Borderlands 4will take the franchise’s skill tree mechanic to new heights, with a lead producer boasting the “deepest and most diverse” selection of abilities and upgrade paths the series has ever seen. Hype has been building forBorderlands 4for some time, though developers kept remarkably quiet regarding the upcoming game until recently. Aside from new weapons, characters, and a brand-new story, theBorderlands 4team is also hyping up the game’s skill trees, which sounds like they have been given a big facelift.
Choosing the right character and skills has long been one of the most important parts of any video game, withBorderlands' selection of weaponsmaking character customization a top priority. Not only does each character come with their own specific look and costumes, but historically, each one has also made major changes and modifications to how weapons work.Borderlands 4is set to add even more options for players to sift through and min/max to their heart’s desire, thanks to a revamped skill tree system.
Borderlands 4is set to make several changesto gameplay, though the game’s skill trees will seemingly be heavily modified. Official word on what these changes and modifications entail has yet to be revealed publicly, though in a recent interview withGamesRadar+,Borderlands 4senior project producer Anthony Nicholson stated that players can expect the game to give them an incredible amount of choices when leveling up their character. According to Nicholson,Borderlands 4will give players unprecedented levels of “freedom to shoot and loot that they’ve ever had in the franchise,” which he says stays true to the series' roots.
Borderlands 4 Producer Teases Big Updates to Skill Trees
Borderlands 4is also set to introduce a new way to traverse its world, with previous games using fast travel hubs and an assortment of vehicles. These new traversal mechanics will offer a more “seamless” gaming experience inBorderlands 4, which is also set to introduce longtime fans to a cast of new characters. It’s unknown howeach ofBorderlands 4’s new characterswill feel and play, though players can expect each class to come equipped with their own abilities and gameplay mechanics.
Fans got their first real good look atBorderlands 4last year during The Game Awards 2024, which showcased the game’s art style, characters, and sections of its new world. Gearbox CEORandy Pitchford has been steadily teasingBorderlands 4for months, offering small bits of information to fans. In addition to new characters and skill tree options,Borderlands 4is also set to feature an impressive number of weapons to choose from, something that has been a core part of the franchise since its inception.Borderlands 4does not yet have an official release date but is set to launch sometime in 2025.
WHERE TO PLAY
Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
