It’s finally happening—or, kind of happening—and if you’re a Borderlands fan you’ve probably been waiting for this forever. Gearbox Software just announced that Borderlands 4, their next big thing in the loot-n-shoot world, is gonna have something players have been screaming for. But here’s the kicker—it’s not coming when the game drops on September 12. Classic, right?
So, Photo Mode. Yes, that thing where you can snap epic pics of your gameplay like you’re a legit director or something. Slap on some color filters, mess with depth of field, the whole shebang. It’s kinda wild how this became a must-have, especially as games got all shiny and stunning over time. But yeah, disappointment alert—Borderlands 4 ain’t launching with it. Go figure.
Graeme Timmins, the creative director, jumped on social media to spill the beans, like, “Hey folks, guess what? Photo Mode’s on its way for sure, just not on Day One.” Did this announcement make my heart skip a beat? Maybe. Maybe not. Anyway, let’s dive into why it’s late: apparently, they had bigger fish to fry first. Polishing up bits that actually matter when you’re, you know, shooting things.
He said, “We had to get those core game moments just right,” which kind of makes sense. You’d want the game itself to be epic rather than just pretty pics, right? But still, you can’t help but wish they’d multitask a bit better. Especially since, like, Borderlands 3 had Photo Mode on PC at launch. Consoles? They got it a smidge late.
Oh, and the spin-off, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands—yeah, they nailed it. Photo Mode everywhere right off the bat. I was kind of banking on Borderlands 4 pulling the same trick—after all, it’s rocking Unreal Engine 5. The graphics are like… next-level! Demanding too, so better have a beastly PC this time around.
Now, as much as I love playing around with Photo Mode, sticking with common sense here. You gotta polish up the game itself before icing it with fancy features. The post-launch update better roll out fast though, fingers crossed.
Here’s the scoop on the game itself—it’s probably gonna be one of those epic releases of 2025. Could easily be a top contender for best Xbox and PC games. You’ve got four new Vault Hunters, and it all goes down on Kairos—a planet caught in tyranny, led by this ominous dude called The Timekeeper. Sounds intense, right?
Circle that date on your calendar, September 12, 2025. It drops for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PS5, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. Basic game’s priced at $69.99, Deluxe Edition at $99.99, and if you’re really splurging, the Super Deluxe Edition at $129.99. Ready your wallets, gamers!
