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Borderlands 4

Critics Consensus (Play It)

The critical reception for Borderlands 4 is overwhelmingly positive, with a strong consensus that the game is a significant and successful evolution of the franchise’s formula. The core looter-shooter gameplay is celebrated as being refined to its best-ever state, with deep customization and a new open-world structure receiving consistent praise. While the gameplay receives near-universal acclaim, a recurring point of discussion is a noticeable shift in tone. Some find the narrative takes a more serious direction that dials back the series’ signature irreverent humor, which may not resonate with all longtime fans.

Game Info

Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.

Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.

Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet.

BE A BADASS
Become an unstoppable force of battle, blasting through enemies with an all-new arsenal of outrageous weaponry. Move across the Borderlands like never before—double jumping, gliding, dodging, grappling, and more—dealing death from every direction. Explode each encounter with devastating Action Skills that unleash your Vault Hunter’s unique abilities. Craft your perfect build with branching skill trees and a deep, rewarding loot chase full of wild weapons and powerful gear.

FIGHT SOLO OR CO-OP
Wreaking havoc across Kairos is awesome alone and even better with friends in 2-player splitscreen or up to 4-player online co-op.** Borderlands 4 is designed for co-op from the ground up; whether you’re hunting for loot, tackling missions, or wandering freely, level scaling and individual difficulty keeps the party together and having fun.

LESS BORDERS, MORE LANDS
Freely explore a vast and dangerous world rife with warring factions. Hop on your hover bike and ride through lush fields, towering peaks, and deadly deserts full of fearsome enemies, dynamic events, and engaging quests with unforgettable characters. Unite the people of Kairos and ignite a revolution, tackling this adventure however you see fit in a seamless Borderlands experience.

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Total Reviews: 23

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50% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

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RATING & REVIEWS

Ratings & Reviews

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CRITIC REVIEWS

All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.

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What did you think of Borderlands 4?
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Matt Karoglou (Game Rant)
September 11, 2025
8/10

Gearbox Software takes a ‘back to basics’ approach with Borderlands 4 that ends up being exactly what the series needed.

Andrew Brown (GamesRadar+)
September 11, 2025
4/5 stars

Every time Gearbox made me laugh or grin, I would catch myself wishing for more of that authenticity

Jay Ku (DualShockers)
September 11, 2025
9/10

The sheer diversity of characters, gear, and ways to have fun is never-ending, and the open-world format is a surprisingly welcome addition to this amazing co-op FPS. Borderlands 4 is a leap in the right direction, and I can only hope that this trend continues upwards for the rest of the franchise.

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