Borderlands 4 Release Times, Editions, File Size, and PC Specs Detailed
- Sagar Mankar
- 14 hours ago
- 4 min read
Borderlands 4 is almost here, and the wait is nearly over. Whether you’re counting down the hours to launch or still deciding which edition to grab, we’ve got you covered.
From exact release times across every platform to all available editions, pre‑order bonuses, file sizes, and the PC specs you’ll need, here’s everything you should know before stepping back into the chaos.
Borderlands 4 Launch Times
Borderlands 4 is set for consoles and PC, and has a slightly delayed debut on the Nintendo Switch 2.
According to the official listings, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners will be able to dive in starting September 12 at midnight local time in most regions — including New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore, the UK, and the US East Coast. West Coast players get a small head start, with access at 9:00 PM PT on September 11.
PC players will see a staggered rollout on Steam and the Epic Games Store. New Zealand gets in at 4:00 AM NZST on September 12, while US players can start as early as 9:00 AM PT on September 11. The Nintendo Switch 2 version launches later, on October 3, following the same midnight local time format across regions.
Launch Times by Platform
PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S
Wellington, NZ – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM JST
Singapore – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM BST
New York, USA – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM ET
San Francisco, USA – Sept 11 at 9:00 PM PT
PC (Steam & Epic Games Store)
Wellington, NZ – Sept 12 at 4:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Sept 12 at 2:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Sept 12 at 1:00 AM JST
Singapore – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Sept 11 at 5:00 PM BST
New York, USA – Sept 11 at 12:00 PM ET
San Francisco, USA – Sept 11 at 9:00 AM PT
Nintendo Switch 2
Wellington, NZ – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM JST
Singapore – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM BST
New York, USA – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM ET
San Francisco, USA – Oct 2 at 9:00 PM PT
Editions and Pricing
Borderlands 4 is launching with three editions:
Standard Edition – $69.99
Includes the base game only
Pre-ordering grants the Gilded Glory Pack, which includes:
1 Vault Hunter Head & Skin
1 Weapon Skin
1 ECHO-4 Drone Skin
4 pieces of Legendary Gear
Deluxe Edition – $99.99
Includes everything in the Standard Edition
Adds the Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin
Includes the Bounty Pack Bundle for post-game content
Super Deluxe Edition – $129.99
Includes all content from Standard and Deluxe Editions
Adds:
4 unique areas
4 Vault Cards
New vehicles and cosmetics
2 new playable Vault Hunters
2 new story packs
Additional map regions and gear
All editions come with the Gilded Glory Pack if pre-ordered before launch. After release, this pack will be sold separately.
Borderlands 4 File Size and Pre‑Load Date
The file size for Borderlands 4 is now confirmed, and the good news is you probably won’t have to clear out half your library to make room.
According to the ever‑reliable PlayStation Game Size, the PS5 version will require 28.168 GB, while the Xbox edition comes in slightly higher at 29.5 GB. PC players, however, will need to set aside a much larger 65 GB.
If you’re planning to jump in the moment the game unlocks, pre‑loads for the Standard Edition go live on September 10.
The review embargo also lifts on September 10, so we’ll start seeing early impressions right as pre‑loads begin.
Borderlands 4 Specs
PC requirements are one of the most contentious points for the game, with Gearbox leaving players scratching their heads—especially regarding CPU demands.
Here’s the full breakdown:
Minimum PC Requirements
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Storage: SSD, 100 GB available space
Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580
Notes: Requires 8 CPU cores and 8 GB VRAM
Recommended PC Requirements
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Storage: SSD, 100 GB available space
Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Memory: 32 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580
Beyond the hardware debate, Gearbox has at least made sure Borderlands 4 offers plenty of options for players to fine-tune performance. The game supports multiple upscalers—DLSS, FSR, TSR, and XeSS—alongside Nvidia Reflex Low Latency and Frame Generation. That means even if your CPU isn’t cutting-edge, you should be able to tweak visual settings to get smooth gameplay.