The release of Borderlands 4 is on the horizon, with 2K Games and Gearbox putting the final touches on the highly anticipated title. Players can expect too dive into a new adventure on the planet Kairos by the end of summer on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A Nintendo Switch 2 release is planned for a later date.

Following hands-on impressions focusing on the exploration of the game’s seamless world, a new gameplay file has been released, showcasing a Vault Mission with intense action and a challenging boss fight.

The gameplay features the new siren character, Vex, demonstrating her change and combat skills against waves of enemies. The boss fight highlights one of the game’s key innovations: an enter hook mechanic, requiring players to latch onto the ceiling to avoid danger on the floor.

This grappling movement is designed to enhance both exploration of the larger, more vertical maps and combat agility, a characteristic that Gearbox hopes will make Borderlands 4 feel unique.

Borderlands 4 introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the player experience. The enter hook mechanic adds a new layer of verticality to both exploration and combat, while the seamless world design encourages exploration. The new siren character, Vex, brings unique skills and transformations to the battlefield.