Hold onto your butts, Vault Hunters! Pre-orders for Borderlands 4 are officially live, and after a month of heated debate and controversy, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. The final Borderlands 4 price for the standard edition is locked in at a familiar $70, not the dreaded $80 tag that had the community up in arms. Gearbox is gearing up to unleash mayhem on the new planet of Kairos on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
The conversation around the Borderlands 4 price ignited last month following some fiery comments from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. When a fan expressed concern about a potential $80 price point—a new standard being set by titles like Mario Kart World—Pitchford’s reply that “a real fan” would “find a way to make it happen” sparked a massive backlash. In response to the backlash, Pitchford clarified his stance, stating that he does not set the price and is unsure of the final pricing. He expressed appreciation for the fans’ support and highlighted the team’s hard work, though his initial comment was widely criticized as dismissive.
The $80 Elephant in the Room Is Officially Gone
Let’s be real: the $70 announcement feels like a direct response to the community’s pushback. While we’ll never know if $80 was ever seriously on the table, or if this was the plan all along, 2K has clearly decided to avoid the PR nightmare of raising the stakes. This move keeps the Borderlands 4 price in line with current-gen standards and might just be the olive branch the franchise needed after the lukewarm reception of Borderlands 3.
With other publishers testing the waters—Xbox just announced its first $80 game with The Outer Worlds 2—sticking to $70 is a statement. It will be fascinating to see if this more palatable price tag translates to better sales, especially after many disgruntled fans swore off the game following the controversy.
Borderlands 4 Price and Pre-Order Editions Guide
So, what’s the damage? If you’re looking to jump into the base game, it’s a clean $70. But for the collectors and dedicated loot fanatics, there are a couple of beefier editions available. Pre-ordering any edition of Borderlands 4 will grant you the Gilded Glory Pack, which includes a Vault Hunter Skin, a Weapon Skin, and an ECHO-4 Drone Skin. Note that the Bounty Pack Bundle is included only in the Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Here’s the full breakdown:
Edition & Price Comparison
| Edition | PlayStation | Xbox | Steam (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 |
| Deluxe | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 |
| Super Deluxe | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 |
What’s Included in Each Edition
| Content | Standard | Deluxe | Super Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gilded Glory Pack(Pre-order bonus) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bounty Pack Bundle | ✘ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firehawk’s Fury | ✘ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vault Hunter Pack | ✘ | ✘ | ✓ |
| Ornate Order Pack | ✘ | ✘ | ✓ |
Ready to lock in your copy? You can pre-order now on your platform of choice:
- Borderlands 4 PlayStation Store page
- Borderlands 4 Xbox Store page
- Borderlands 4 Steam page
- Borderlands 4 Epic Games Store page
What About the Nintendo Switch 2 Version?
Switch 2 players, don’t feel left out, but you will have to be a little patient. 2K has confirmed that Borderlands 4 is indeed coming to Nintendo’s new powerhouse console, calling it a “perfect match.” However, it won’t be hitting on September 12 with the other platforms.
The planned release window for the Switch 2 version is “late 2025.” While there’s no firm date yet, it means you’ll be joining the mayhem on Kairos before the year is out.
Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a massive release, and the decision on the Borderlands 4 price seems to have put the game back in the community’s good graces. Now, the only question is whether the game itself will live up to the hype.
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