[UPDATE] The writer of the story, Kurakasis, has walked back some of their reporting on Borderlands 4. The report now says it’s no longer a given that Borderlands 4 will be announced at Summer Game Fest.
“I wasn’t able to verify this information to a satisfactory degree but still requested its publication. The information I received this week may suggest that Borderlands 4 could be announced soon, but I’m not sure anymore if it will happen at SGF,” they said. “I made a mistake and apologize to @XputerE, which trusted me based on the accuracy of my previous ‘leaks’, to eXputer’s readers, and to everyone who came across this news. I believe it was important to clarify the situation ahead of time so readers are not misled.”
I decided to publish information, as seen on eXputer forums, that Borderlands 4 would be announced at the Summer Game Fest too early, and I can no longer guarantee, as before, that such an announcement will take place.
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— Kurakasis (@Kurakasis) June 7, 2024
The original story is below.
The next entry in the Borderlands series is reportedly being revealed soon.
According to eXputer, 2K is set to reveal Borderlands 4 at Summer Game Fest on June 7. There’s also a possibility that it could be announced before the show, followed by a more in-depth look at the showcase, but it hasn’t been confirmed.
Earlier this month, 2K announced that it would be unveiling the “next iteration of a 2K Games franchise,” and fans speculated that it would be Borderlands 4. There have been several rumors that the game has been in development for a while.
Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderland 2 leaked late last year through a game developer’s LinkedIn profile. A voice actor also placed Borderlands 4 on their resume, but Gearbox clarified that it was a misunderstanding.
There’s also a Borderlands movie currently in the works that’s slated to release in August, and timing both the movie and game series close to each other is a common strategy for brand awareness.
Earlier this year, Gearbox was acquired by 2K’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive. Gearbox was previously under ownership of Embracer Group, which has since been downsizing and cutting games after its reported failed deal with a Saudi investment fund.
