Borderlands 4 launches in lower than three weeks, and Gearbox has already revealed loads of particulars. The sport will proceed the franchise’s story, forsaking Pandora for the war-torn planet of Kairos.
The title will comply with 4 new Vault Hunters, formally launched through the April State of Play. It should have much more weapons and loot than earlier franchise entries, and preview movies and trailers have even hinted at the return of a number of acquainted faces.
Briefly, we all know loads about Borderlands 4 and what it’s going to seem like when it launches on September 12. However there’s nonetheless one essential query that I can’t wait to seek out the reply to: What tune will begin the sport?
Earlier Borderlands Video games Have Began With Bangers
The Beginning Music Establishes The Sport’s Tone
Borderlands followers know and love the title for its ridiculous motion, overabundance of weapons, quirky characters, and distinctive type and setting. Other than these highlights, each Borderlands recreation has additionally began with an superior musical piece.
The songs that accompany the opening cinematic of every Borderlands recreation are each bit as iconic because the video games themselves. The custom was began by the very first title, which led in with Cage the Elephant’s Ain’t No Relaxation for the Depraved, a catchy, alt-rock tune that completely encapsulated the tone and really feel of the sport.
Subsequent video games have continued the pattern with bangers of their very own. Among the most iconic tune pairings embrace Brief Change Hero by The Heavy for Borderlands 2, Retrograde by James Blake for Tales from the Borderlands 5 (sure, every chapter within the spinoff additionally had its personal beginning tune), and Black Dragon by The Vines for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
Which Music Will Borderlands 4 Lead In With?
Put together To Uncover A New Favourite Music
Since each single Borderlands recreation has began with a grungy different rock hit, it stands to cause that the fourth mainline recreation will, too. It might appear trivial, however the opening tune and cinematic set the stage for the remainder of the sport. To this point, every tune has completely match the texture and setting of every recreation and its opening cutscene, so I’m excited to seek out out which tune will accompany the beginning of BL4.
The following recreation takes place on a brand new planet, so I wouldn’t be shocked if the musical selection additionally expands to a brand new type. However I’m additionally anticipating it to have extra of the identical catchiness as the opposite video games. And, regardless of the lead tune might be, I’m positive it’ll match the texture and vibe of Borderlands 4.

Borderlands 4
- Launched
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September 12, 2025
- ESRB
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Ranking Pending
- Writer(s)
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2K
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
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On-line Co-Op, On-line Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
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Sure – all