Excitement is building among PC gamers as the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 prepares for a global launch. Unlike previous releases, players will not have to endure the frustration of waiting for their local time to unlock the game. Instead, the new title will be available simultaneously worldwide, ensuring that no one is left behind when it drops on September 12 for New Zealand, which translates to September 11 for many others. The game will be accessible as early as 9 am PT on Thursday, September 11, allowing eager players to dive into the action without delay.
When is the Borderlands 4 unlock time?
For those marking their calendars, here are the precise launch times for Borderlands 4 across various time zones:
- Los Angeles: 9 am PT on Thursday, September 11
- Chicago: 11 am CT on Thursday, September 11
- New York: 12 pm ET on Thursday, September 11
- London: 5 pm BST on Thursday, September 11
- Berlin: 6 pm CEST on Thursday, September 11
- Singapore: 12 am SGT on Friday, September 12
- Tokyo: 1 am JST on Friday, September 12
- Sydney: 2 am AEST on Friday, September 12
- Wellington: 4 am NZST on Friday, September 12
While PC players are set to enjoy a synchronized launch, console users will experience a different timeline. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox, the game will unlock at 12 am local time on Friday, September 12. However, for those in the same timezone as Los Angeles, the game will be available at 9 pm on Thursday, September 11. The wait will be even longer for Switch 2 users, as their release is scheduled for October 3, 2025.
Is there preloading for Borderlands 4?
As of now, there is no option to pre-load Borderlands 4 on Steam. Reports indicate that, as of September 10, the pre-load feature has not been activated. This could be disappointing for players with slower internet connections who are eager to jump into the game as soon as it becomes available. While there is hope that pre-loading may be enabled before launch, the tight timeline suggests that it may not be feasible.
