5:25pm ET - Thanks for following along! Much like Borderlands' gameplay, the State of Play for the fourth installment was chaotic and quick. There's a lot to digest, but it appears to be well within what longtime fans likely expected from Borderlands 4. The emphasis on addressing player from BL3 is nice to hear, and many of the new movement mechanics are interesting, and will hopefully spice up combat across the board.

5:23pm ET - The Borderlands 4 State of Play has ended with a final sizzle reel and the slogan "break free." A final splash screen reiterates the game's new release date of September 12, 2025.

UPDATE: 2025/04/30 16:22 EST BY KYLE GRATTON

Borderland 4 Announces First Hands-On Gameplay Event

Borderlands 4's first hands-on gameplay opportunity will occur in June 2025. No additional details were revealed in the State of Play.

5:21pm ET - Borderlands 4 is confirmed to feature mission and boss replay mechanics, saving players from keeping and reloading saves. There is also an emphasis on very large boss fights.

5:19pm ET - An overview of Borderlands' signature character-building is being given, with similar skill trees to prior games. Importantly, all skill points can be respec'd at certain points found in-game, and certain Augments and Capstones can be moved around the skill tree at will.

UPDATE: 2025/04/30 16:18 EST BY KYLE GRATTON

Borderlands 4 Re-Emphasizes The Importance Of Legendary Items

In response to player , Borderlands 4 has made Legendary weapons more rare compared to those in BL3. Finding a Legendary weapon is said to truly feel like a special event.

5:16pm ET - The Borderlands 4 State of Play gives an overview of the series' iconic weapons manufacturers, but an all-new Licensed Parts system will let you mix and match certain components in a single weapon.

5:15pm ET - Borderlands 4's co-op campaign lets players set their own difficulty, which won't affect the other players in the lobby. Loot is also dropped per player, so you won't have to worry about stolen weapons. Two-player split-screen is confirmed to return.

5:11pm ET - Personal vehicles are summonable at will. These will make traversing the game world much faster, in addition to other locomotion methods, like zip lines.

5:10pm ET - Borderlands 4 appears to have a noted emphasis on organic exploration. The presenters made it clear that certain world events and objectives, like the new Silos, will not require a quest.

UPDATE: 2025/04/30 16:07 EST BY KYLE GRATTON

Borderlands 4 Confirms The Return Of Fan-Favorite Characters

Moxxi, Zane, and Claptrap are all confirmed to appear in Borderlands 4, alongside plenty of other familiar faces not yet confirmed.

5:06pm ET - The State of Play is introducing both the Borderlands setting and its gameplay touchstones, including the playable characters, their abilities, and the series' emphasis on co-op. There is also a short mention of Borderlands 4's ties to Borderlands 3: the rogue moon Elpis relocated by Lilith.

5:04pm ET - Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox, has appeared to introduce Borderlands 4 alongside other developers, calling it the perfect entry point for brand-new players.

5:03pm ET - The stream has begun with a trailer combining cinematics and gameplay. A disclaimer prior asserted that all gameplay had been captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro.

5:00pm ET - The stream has started with a two-minute countdown, putting the Borderlands 4 State of Play's actual start time around 5:02pm ET.

4:55pm ET, Kyle - Sony is presenting a State of Play entirely focused on Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4, and I will provide updates on everything discussed throughout the stream. Watch along with the video below:

Source: PlayStation/YouTube