Base Price Confirmed — No $80 Sticker Shock
After all kinds of drama—including Randy Pitchford’s “real fans pay more” rhetoric—publisher 2K has confirmed the standard edition of Borderlands 4 will be $69.99, not the rumored $79.99. That’s a consumer win and a relief to fans worried about modern double-digit DLC deals.
Pre‑Order Editions — What You Get Now
- 🎁 Standard Edition ($69.99): Full game + “Gilded Glory Pack” (hunter, weapon, and Echo‑4 drone skins).
- 🏆 Deluxe ($99.99): Includes Bounty Pack Bundle (4 DLC missions, new vault cards, vehicles, cosmetics, Firehawk’s Fury weapon skin).
- 👑 Super Deluxe ($129.99): Deluxe content + Vault Hunter Pack (2 additional hunters, areas, missions) and Ornate Order Pack (vault hunter cosmetics).
- 🎯 GameStop Collector’s Edition ($150): Adds an Echo‑4 statue, canvas map, lithographs, necklace & Shift Code; game sold separately.
Launch Date & Kairos Map Reveal
Borderlands 4 drops on September 12, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Switch 2 version will follow later in 2025. Set on a brand-new planet called Kairos, it introduces plague zones controlled by the tyrannical Timekeeper and his synthetic “Order”—plus new traversal tools like zip‑lines and grappling hooks for a truly seamless looter experience.
Post‑Launch Roadmap & DLC Strategy
2K has unveiled a “robust roadmap” of post-launch content, including:
- Bounty Pack Bundle: Four major DLC zones with missions, bosses, loot & vehicles.
- Vault Hunter Pack: Packs two new playable characters, story missions, and new regions — included only in Super Deluxe.
That’s at least six DLC drops lined up — more than enough to justify the premium editions for hardcore fans.
Community Pulse & Reddit Reactions
r/GamesAreLife is buzzing with excitement and debate:
“$70 or $130? I’ll wait for physical deals but can’t front $150 collector stuff.” – u/SlicedParmesan
“They better deliver on that DLC roadmap — four zones for $100 is fair.” – u/PasokEnjoyer
And fans rejoiced at the no‑increase base price: “Backlash worked. Fans won this round.” – u/ZigyDusty
Pro Gamer Take & Buying Tips
- Standard Edition is a safe bet — full experience plus pre-order bonuses.
- Deluxe Edition is worth it — early access to major DLC and exclusive weapons.
- Super Deluxe & Collector’s — for collectors and story completionists.
- Watch for launch week sales — especially at GameStop, Amazon, and Walmart.
- Switch 2 owners: Expect a slight delay and possibly reduced visual effects at launch.
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