New Borderlands 4 Trailer Unveils Wild Storyline

Gearbox drops explosive Borderlands 4 story trailer
GAMING NEWS Fyra Frost - Jun 23, 2025, 11:30 - 28 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?

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juanpr85
juanpr85
Sep 20, 2025, 20:51 on dlcompare.es
Me gusta que las armas normales se puedan transformar combinando partes. Las armas épicas que caen parecen incluso más fuertes que las armas legendarias, lo que hace que las armas normales sean aún más emocionantes de usar que antes. El número total de habilidades por personaje ha aumentado. Dado que la habilidad final que puedes adquirir cambia, es aún más divertido pensar en qué tipo de personaje construirás. Se han agregado movimientos. Ahora se pueden evitar más ataques instantáneamente al caminar, y es más fácil luchar mientras se cae con un planeador que antes. En cuanto a los escenarios principales y secundarios. probablemente sea una cuestión de preferencia personal, pero me parece ser más serio, mientras que los subescenarios parecen ser más divertidos que antes. Creo que este juego esta bien y es equilibrado.
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
Gamer2021
Sep 19, 2025, 10:53 on dlcompare.fr
La bande-annonce faisait rêver, elle vend l’idée d’un Borderlands grandiose, très visuel, fluide, avec plein de contenu et du fun. Le jeu tient beaucoup de ces promesses, mais pas complètement, les défauts techniques pèsent. C’est un peu un jeu “mi-parcours” entre ce qu’on attendait (sur la bande-annonce) et ce qu’on a vraiment il n'est pas catastrophique, mais pas irréprochable non plus. Le trailer vendait une expérience parfaitement fluide et polie, le fun est là, mais entaché par une optimisation ratée.
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.
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Cabilau
Cabilau
Sep 19, 2025, 01:55 on dlcompare.pt
Borderlands está de volta com ainda mais armas e ação exagerada. Como de costume, haverá 4 Vault Hunters jogáveis no jogo base e o modo cooperativo suporta até 4 pessoas. A jogabilidade parece ter sido melhorada, com movimentos mais fluidos e muitas novas mecânicas de travessia. Já joguei todos os jogos desta franquia e certamente vou querer jogar Borderlands 4 também, mas provavelmente vou esperar por uma edição posterior com todos os DLCs lançados e à venda.
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.
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Nachos
Nachos
Sep 16, 2025, 13:34 on dlcompare.fr
Au final, cette bande-annonce montre que Borderlands 4 cherche à élargir et enrichir sa formule. Le jeu tient ses promesses sur le plan mécanique, artistique et narratif. Gearbox a présenté une bonne feuille de route, il y a une vraie promesse de richesse et variété post‑lancement : histoire, nouveaux personnages, contenu gratuit, défis, etc. Si les promesses sont tenues, le jeu pourrait avoir une durée de vie solide et satisfaire à la fois les fans de longue date et les nouveaux joueurs. Avec quelques patchs correctifs et son futur contenu, il a le potentiel pour devenir l’un des meilleurs de la série.
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.
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bonneinne
bonneinne
Sep 15, 2025, 22:27 on dlcompare.es
El nuevo tráiler de Borderlands 4 sube la apuesta: historia más visceral, personajes con garra y estética explosiva. Gearbox sabe bien lo que quiere transmitir: caos y emoción. Si el juego mantiene ese nivel narrativo, puede destacar más allá del apartado técnico.
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.
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jjpasu
jjpasu
Sep 15, 2025, 20:58 on dlcompare.es
La jugabilidad es bastante divertida. Los personajes están muy bien y son bastante divertidos de jugar. Me alegré de encontrarme con Claptrap de nuevo. De de los puntos fuertes son los nuevos jefes que han recibido conjuntos de movimientos normales, distintas fases y, a mayor nivel de dificultad del juego, estos jefes pueden ser bastante desafiantes. Hay una historia con más o menos sentido (en relación con Borderlands 3). Hay muchas cosas que coleccionar, pero nada del otro mundo. El mundo abierto está un poco vacío,
The gameplay is quite fun. The characters look great and are quite fun to play. I was glad to meet Claptrap again.One of the strong points are the new bosses that have received normal move sets, different phases and, at the higher difficulty level of the game, these bosses can be quite challenging.There is a more or less meaningful story (in relation to Borderlands 3).There is a lot of stuff to collect, but nothing earth-shattering. The open world is a bit empty,
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Reign
Reign
Sep 21, 2025, 13:49 on dlcompare.fr
La bande annonce est sympa. S'ils fixent l'optimisation de leur jeu, pourquoi pas.
The trailer is nice. If they fix the optimization of their game, why not.
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KunioKun
KunioKun
Sep 21, 2025, 09:47 on dlcompare.es
Si eres fan de la saga, no te decepcionará y si eres nuevo y buscas un buen looter shooter, tampoco
If you are a fan of the saga, you will not be disappointed and if you are new and looking for a good shooter looter, you will not be disappointed either.
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AizenReis
AizenReis
Sep 20, 2025, 10:30 on dlcompare.es
La cantidad de armas y el gunplay es de lo mejor del juego para mí.
The amount of weapons and gunplay is one of the best of the game for me.
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FiskerMann
FiskerMann
Sep 19, 2025, 20:42 on dlcompare.es
Jugablemente es una auténtica delicia, desde el principio contamos ya con doble salto, esquiva, propulsor para planear (esto se consigue en una de las primeras misiones) y la novedad, el gancho con el que poder lanzar ciertos objetos explosivos a los enemigos, así como engancharnos nosotros mismos a ciertos lugares del entorno. Por su parte los vehículos en esta ocasión podremos invocarlos siempre que lo deseemos y sin necesidad de desplazarse a un "Motorizate" como antaño, lo que da también más dinamismo a la navegación por el entorno 8cosa que se agradece al contar por primera vez en la saga con un open world).
The gameplay is a real delight, from the beginning we already have double jump, dodge, thruster to glide (this is achieved in one of the first missions) and the novelty, the hook with which to throw certain explosive objects to enemies, as well as hook ourselves to certain places in the environment. For its part the vehicles this time we can invoke them whenever we want and without the need to move to a "Motorizate" as before, which also gives more dynamism to navigation through the environment (something that is appreciated to have for the first time in the saga with an open world).
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