Summary

• Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford clarified that the adjustment of the Borderlands 4 release date is not influenced by the impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
• Initially planned for September 23, the launch has been rescheduled to September 12.
• In a brief video message shared on his Twitter, Pitchford assured that the development of Borderlands 4 is progressing smoothly. Therefore, the game’s release date had to be advanced.
• A special PlayStation State of Play event is set for April 30 to showcase new features for Borderlands 4 including upgraded weapons and mission details.

The excitement around video game releases often leads to speculation, especially considering the overlap in ownership between Gearbox and Rockstar Games. However, Pitchford reassured fans that the two titles are on entirely separate paths regarding their launch schedules. He emphasized the decision to shift the release date did not depend on the timing of any competitors.