Borderlands 4 goes live Sept 11-12 on PS5, Xbox, PC – Switch 2 delayed

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Borderlands 4 is entering its final countdown – the studio has published a full, region-by-region launch schedule for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The rollout spans September 11-12, depending on platform and time zone, with console unlocks tied to local midnight. The publisher also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 version is delayed. The latest post highlights four playable Vault Hunters and references recent showcases of endgame systems and the post-launch roadmap from PAX West 2025. The campaign sets players on the world of Kairos at launch.

Global rollout – full schedule

Console releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S follow the same plan – a midnight local-time unlock on September 12 in listed cities, with the U.S. West Coast going live at 9:00 PM PT on September 11. PC on Steam and Epic uses a coordinated schedule that results in earlier unlocks on September 11 for North America and the UK.

Console launch times (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S)

Identical schedule applies to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See the table for local unlocks.

PC launch times (Steam and Epic Games Store)

PC uses a synchronized global rollout. Note the earlier unlock windows in the U.S. and UK on September 11.

Nintendo Switch 2 status

The publisher states that Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed. No replacement date or window is provided in the update. Further details were referenced in the official notice.

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Characters and systems highlighted

The update points to four playable Vault Hunters and their builds, emphasizing Action Skills and skill trees as core to customization. Endgame features and a post-launch roadmap were also outlined at PAX West 2025.

• Vex
• Rafa
• Amon
• Harlowe

Bottom line – plan your start

Console players should expect a midnight local unlock on September 12 in listed regions, with the U.S. West Coast live at 9:00 PM PT on September 11. PC players get earlier access on September 11 in North America and the UK under the synchronized rollout. Switch 2 users will need to wait for a revised date.