During a special State of Play presentation in partnership with PlayStation, Gearbox revealed exciting new details about the highly anticipated Borderlands 4. Alongside an in-depth 20-minute gameplay video, the event opened with a brand new Borderlands 4 trailer.

The story will unfold on the planet Kyros, where players will face off against the Keeper of Time - a ruthless dictator furious about the unexpected arrival of Pandora's moon through an interdimensional portal. The consequences of Lilith's actions at the end of the third game have sparked a rebellion among his followers. Now that his transhumanist regime is crumbling, the mad tyrant thirsts for revenge.

Key gameplay features in Borderlands 4 include:

  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycles
  • Numerous interactive world events
  • Enemy patrols and random boss encounters
  • Weapons can be assembled from parts of different manufacturers while combining their unique characteristics
  • Weapons can be modified with attachments, even manufacturer-specific component mods
  • Unlike in BL3, legendary weapons will once again be rare drops (possibly with the same drop rates as in The Pre-Sequel)
  • New heavy weapon slot and special grenades
  • Each character has 3 active skills and a unique passive perk
  • Promises to feature the best bosses in the series with unique mechanics
  • Save-quit farming is no longer possible

The game releases on September 12.

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