Gearbox drops explosive Borderlands 4 story trailer

GAMING NEWS Fyra Frost - Jun 23, 2025, 11:30 AM - 38 comments

Gearbox has officially released the story trailer for Borderlands 4, giving fans a dramatic look at the series' bold new direction. With the introduction of a chilling new antagonist known as the Timekeeper and a fresh setting on the mysterious planet Kairos, the franchise looks set to evolve in ways both brutal and breathtaking.

Action to boot and a gazillion guns

The trailer opens with the Vault Hunters right after they land on Kairos, a planet previously hidden from galactic view. Captured almost immediately, they fall under the control of the Timekeeper, who enforces obedience with terrifying spinal implants called Bolts. These devices turn prisoners into loyal puppets of his regime, stripping them of free will and making escape nearly impossible.

The Timekeeper, voiced with unnerving calm, rules from his fortified base in Dominion City. Surrounded by the elite enforcers of the Order, he maintains a dystopian peace through fear and cybernetic domination. However, not all of Kairos bows to his will. A growing underground movement known as the Crimson Resistance has begun to rise, and at its chaotic heart is none other than the ever-erratic Claptrap, now reimagined as a freedom-fighting leader with questionable leadership skills. This rebellion sets the stage for the Vault Hunters to reclaim their agency and join the fight.

The trailer showcases the four new protagonists, including a Siren named Vex and a hardened soldier known as Rafa, each boasting unique abilities and class mechanics that expand the series' classic looter-shooter formula. Beloved characters from previous games return as well. Fan favorites like Mad Moxxi and Zane make appearances alongside newcomers. This fusion of old and new helps keep the narrative rooted in Borderlands lore while forging a fresh path.

Borderlands 4 will bring many novelties to the series in terms of story but also gameplay. Movement is faster and more fluid than ever, with double-jumping, gliding, dodging, and grappling all showcased in high-octane sequences. Combat appears to be even more chaotic, featuring giant mech bosses, industrial drill monsters, and an arsenal packed with ever-weirder guns. The loot system is also getting refined, promising a greater focus on rarity and build customization.

Borderlands 4 is slated for release on September 12, 2025, launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store). With a terrifying villain and explosive new gameplay mechanics, Borderlands 4 looks poised to become the most ambitious entry in the series yet. If you don't want to miss it, make sure to keep track of the best prices for Borderlands 4 with our comparator. As Kairos burns and rebellion brews, the only question is: are you ready to fight back?

gennyshark

Sep 19, 2025, 4:35 PM

Borderlands 4 unveiled in the new story trailer A look at the characters and the new villain. Yesterday evening, during the Vault Hunters: Borderlands Fan Fest, 2K and Gearbox Software released the story trailer for Borderlands 4, the highly anticipated new installment arriving on September 12th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The video offers an overview of the game's narrative premise, with a look at the new characters and the new villain. Set on the planet of Kairos, Borderlands 4 takes us on a new adventure, marked by faction wars, ancient mysteries, and alien technology. Kairos presents itself as a vast and diverse planet, filled with rival gangs, deadly wildlife, and desperate inhabitants, oppressed by the ruthless Chronokeeper (the new supervillain of this new installment).

Uny

Sep 16, 2025, 12:19 PM

The adventure remains faithful to the DNA of the saga, even if we regret the lack of renewal in the formula and a less captivating main narrative. Nevertheless, there is still plenty of content, ideal for fans of looter-shooters and co-op mode.

Athemith

Sep 16, 2025, 1:37 AM

Je ne suis pas convaincu que le fait de rendre le jeu plus permissif en terme de mouvement ne suffise à rendre le gameplay un peu vieillot et le level design habituel de la licence meilleurs. J'attendrai d'avoir les sous et de tester moi même, mais en regardant les images, je ne suis pas convaincu mais je comprends le point de vue de cet article

Vinn

Sep 15, 2025, 10:08 PM

Borderlands 4 seems to be a nice game for all fans. New graphics and sound with alot of nice music. Fans will for sure love it and the gameplay is also good. All for all this game is a must for all fans.

gif123

Sep 15, 2025, 9:25 PM

Borderlands 4, Kairos gezegeninde geçen kaotik ve yüksek tempolu bir macerayı oyunculara sunuyor. Yeni Vault Hunter’lar, geri dönen karakterler ve gelişmiş hareket mekanikleriyle oyun hem serinin klasik looter-shooter ruhunu koruyor hem de yeniliklerle taze bir deneyim vadediyor. Hikâye, Timekeeper’in baskıcı yönetimi ve Crimson Resistance’ın direnişi etrafında şekilleniyor; bu da oyunculara hem strateji hem de aksiyon odaklı bir macera sunuyor. Genel olarak, Borderlands 4, seriyi takip edenler için tanıdık unsurları ve yeni oynanış dinamiklerini bir araya getiren kapsamlı bir deneyim sunuyor.

juanpr85

Sep 20, 2025, 8:51 PM on dlcompare.es

I like that normal weapons can be transformed by combining parts. Epic weapons that drop look even stronger than legendary weapons, which makes normal weapons even more exciting to use than before. The total number of skills per character has increased. Since the final skill you can acquire changes, it's even more fun to think about what kind of character you'll build. Moves have been added. You can now avoid more attacks instantly while walking, and it's easier to fight while falling with a glider than before. As for the main and secondary scenarios. it's probably a matter of personal preference, but it seems to me to be more serious, while the sub-scenarios seem to be more fun than before. I think this game is fine and balanced.

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Gamer2021

Sep 19, 2025, 10:53 AM on dlcompare.fr

The trailer was a dream, selling the idea of a great Borderlands, very visual, fluid, with lots of content and fun. The game delivers on many of these promises, but not completely, as technical flaws weigh heavily. It's a bit of a "halfway house" between what we expected (on the trailer) and what we actually got - it's not catastrophic, but it's not beyond reproach either. The trailer sold a perfectly fluid and polished experience, and the fun is there, but marred by botched optimization.

Cabilau

Sep 19, 2025, 1:55 AM on dlcompare.pt

Borderlands is back with even more weapons and over-the-top action. As usual, there will be 4 Vault Hunters playable in the base game and the cooperative mode supports up to 4 people. The gameplay seems to have been improved, with more fluid movements and many new traversal mechanics. I've played all the games in this franchise and I'll certainly want to play Borderlands 4 too, but I'll probably wait for a later edition with all the DLCs released and on sale.

Nachos

Sep 16, 2025, 1:34 PM on dlcompare.fr

All in all, this trailer shows that Borderlands 4 is looking to expand and enrich its formula. The game delivers on its mechanical, artistic and narrative promises. Gearbox has presented a good roadmap, and there's a real promise of post-launch richness and variety: story, new characters, free content, challenges and so on. If the promises are kept, the game could have a solid lifespan and satisfy both long-time fans and new players. With a few corrective patches and future content, it has the potential to become one of the best in the series.

bonneinne

Sep 15, 2025, 10:27 PM on dlcompare.es

The new Borderlands 4 trailer ups the ante: more visceral story, gritty characters and explosive aesthetics. Gearbox knows what it wants to convey: chaos and emotion. If the game maintains this narrative level, it can stand out beyond the technical section.