Borderlands 4’s State of Play livestream, streamed April 30, 2025, on PlayStation’s channels, was a chaotic spectacle full of wild firefights, flashy new weapon effects, and irreverent Vault Hunter banter. Viewers got a taste of crazier guns, expanded skill trees, and co-op upgrades, plus a peek at Planet Kairos’s timeline-warping villain, the Timekeeper—because what’s Borderlands without reality getting a bit weird? The show ended with a release date bump to September 12, but there’s plenty more mischief on offer.
Anticipation, as it so often does in the gaming world, finally paid off for Borderlands fans during the recent State of Play livestream on April 30, 2025. For over 20 minutes, PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels broadcasted an in-depth exploration of Borderlands 4, with Gearbox’s creative director Graeme Timmins and senior project producer Anthony Nicholson guiding viewers through new gameplay.
Whether catching the stream at 2 PM Pacific or—if you’re a true loot-chaser—tuning in at dawn in Australia, fans had plenty to dissect. GameSpot provided continuous updates and news coverage as the show unfolded, ensuring no key detail slipped by.
The show wasted no time, launching straight into mission showcases. New objectives, fresh enemy encounters, and, of course, that signature Borderlands chaos were on full display. The arsenal? Bigger and weirder, with each gun manufacturer adding their own twist. Some weapons boasted effects so wild, even the hosts seemed amused. If you thought you’d finally seen every possible gun, think again.
Vault Hunters, both familiar and fresh, strutted onto the screen, flexing new Action Skills and customization options. The skill trees looked broader, giving fans more ways to break the game—or at least try. The planet Kairos set the stage, and the Timekeeper antagonist loomed large, messing with timelines and, presumably, everyone’s patience. The livestream was presented by Graeme Timmins and the Gearbox team, focusing on gameplay mechanics and character abilities.
Multiplayer wasn’t left out. Enhanced co-op systems, smoother progression, and new movement abilities like sliding and grappling were highlighted. Traversal looked so slick, even speedrunners might crack a smile.
There was big news on the release front, too. Originally set for September 23, Borderlands 4 will now launch September 12. Gearbox cited development confidence, not competition, for the bump—though sidestepping Marathon’s launch probably didn’t hurt.
Media outlets like IGN and GameSpot had live breakdowns, with key art and weapon details circulating before the stream even ended. Fans, predictably, were all over social media, dissecting every moment and celebrating the earlier release date—because waiting is hard.
No live Q&A, but plenty of post-stream updates are promised. The mayhem, it seems, is just getting started—and with wishlisting open on the PlayStation Store, the countdown is officially on.