Borderlands 4’s launch is just around the corner, dropping on September 12, with the chaotic looter shooter series making its gracious return next week, promising humor and action-packed gameplay within classic Borderlands goodness. New Vault Hunters, skill trees, in-depth mechanics, an impressive cast of voice actors, what’s not to love about the upcoming instalment?
With the anticipated launch on the horizon, learn all about Borderlands 4‘s launch timings in major regions.
Borderlands 4 Launch Times by Region
Borderlands 4 is set to release globally, with the launch being divided between PC and consoles. Gearbox has shared the global release timings, and the game’s launch time on PC is fixed, which means that the looter shooter will be available globally simultaneously via Steam and Epic Games Store. However, the case isn’t the same for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Borderlands 4’s release timings on consoles will follow the local midnight time of respective regions, which means some players will be able to jump into the game earlier than others due to time zone differences. Here’s a complete breakdown of the launch times in major regions:
| REGION | TIME ZONE | LOCAL TIME AND DATE (PC) | LOCAL TIME AND DATE (CONSOLES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington, New Zealand | NZST | 4:00 AM – September 12 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| Sydney, Australia | AEST | 2:00 AM – September 12 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| Brazil | BRT | 1:00 PM – September 11 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| Tokyo, Japan | JST | 1:00 AM – September 12 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| Singapore | SGT | 12:00 AM – September 12 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| Europe | CEST | 6:00 PM – September 11 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| London, UK | BST | 5:00 PM – September 11 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| New York, NY, USA | ET | 12:00 PM – September 11 | 12:00 AM – September 12 |
| San Francisco, CA, USA | PT | 9:00 AM – September 11 | 9:00 PM – September 11 |
It’s always better to know the timings before purchasing a game like Borderlands 4; otherwise, you’ll be left wondering why PC players are getting to experience the action-packed adventure first. The game cannot be played before the listed times above, so sit tight and prepare for its launch next week.
When is Borderlands 4 releasing on Nintendo Switch 2?
Borderlands 4 is releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, and Gearbox has thankfully provided the launch timings of the game on the platform. Just like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the game’s launch on Nintendo Switch 2 will also follow midnight local times of the respective regions, and here’s a breakdown:
| REGION | TIME ZONE | LOCAL TIME AND DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington, New Zealand | NZST | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| Sydney, Australia | AEST | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| Brazil | BRT | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| Tokyo, Japan | JST | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| Singapore | SGT | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| Europe | CEST | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| London, UK | BST | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| New York, NY, USA | ET | 12:00 AM – October 3 |
| San Francisco, CA, USA | PT | 9:00 PM – October 2 |
Are you excited for the release of Borderlands 4 next week? Which platform will you be playing on? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
