Borderlands 4 Breaks Epic Silence, Randy Pitchford's Bold Claim

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has announced that Borderlands 4 will launch simultaneously on both the Epic Games Store and Steam, marking a significant shift from previous exclusivity agreements. This decision comes after Pitchford's past prediction that Steam might decline in popularity, which has not materialized as expected. He expressed his ongoing support for competition in the digital storefront arena, criticizing Steam's revenue cuts while lamenting Epic's inability to challenge Steam more effectively. With Borderlands 4 set to release sometime in 2025, fans can look forward to a broader distribution that reflects the current market dynamics.

Borderlands 4 will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S when it launches in 2025.

Borderlands is a popular looter shooter franchise known for its unique art style, humor, and cooperative gameplay. The series blends role-playing elements with first-person shooting mechanics, allowing players to explore vast open-world environments filled with quests and enemy encounters. The previous installment, Borderlands 3, saw a successful launch as an Epic Games Store exclusive, leading to discussions regarding platform exclusivity in the gaming industry. With Borderlands 4 now embracing simultaneous releases, it indicates a potential shift in strategy for games in the coming years.