Borderlands 4 is all set to launch on September 12, 2025, and the excitement level among players has already reached a new high. The latest looter shooter franchise brings a number of much-awaited new features.
Here is how to preload Borderlands 4 before the launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox consoles.
Borderlands 4 is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. However, for a Nintendo Switch 2, the release is on October 3, 2025. The latest instalment has a seamless environment where players can move easily from one region to another without any loading screens.
The much-awaited news was shared by the βPlayStation Game Sizeβ account on X. It tweeted that the Borderlands 4 preloads will begin from September 10.Β
Check Out The Preloadsβ Sizes As Per The Same Source:
- PC: 65 GB
- PS5: 28.1 GB
- Xbox Series X/S: 29.5 GB
Fans can preload the game on September 10, 2025. They can download the game and start playing it as soon as it launches on September 12, 2025, on all platforms.
Borderlands 4 is available for pre-purchase on Steam; there appears to be no pre-load option for the PC version. The game is scheduled for a global PC release, meaning it unlocks at the same time for all players worldwide, rather than on a rolling, regional basis.Β
How to Purchase And Download Β Borderlands 4 on Steam
Even without pre-loading, the process to get Borderlands 4 on Steam is straightforward:
- Navigate to the store page: Go to the Borderlands 4 page on the Steam store.
- Purchase the game: Select your desired edition and complete the purchase. This will add the game to your Steam Library.
- Wait for the unlock time: On the PC release date of September 11, 2025, the game will automatically unlock in your Steam Library and begin downloading.Β
How to Preload Borderlands 4 on PS5
Here is how to preload Borderlands 4 on PS5:
- Go to the PlayStation Store.
- Open the Borderlands 4 game page.
- Pre-purchase the game and go to your Library.
- Locate Borderlands 4 in your PlayStation library.
- Click on the Download option.
- Wait for the game to finish downloading.
How to Preload Borderlands 4 on Xbox- X/S
- Launch the Xbox Store.
- Open the Borderlands 4 store page.
- Pre-purchase the game and select the preload option.
- Wait for the pre-load to finish.
Dive into new adventures on Kairos planet when Borderland 4 launches on September 12.
Why No Pre-load For PC?
While console users on PS5 and Xbox did get a pre-load option, the lack of one for PC may be due to the global unlock time.
The simultaneous release for all PC users may have negated the need for a pre-load period to spread out download server traffic.
Facts:
- Release time: For PC users, Borderlands 4 unlocks globally on September 11, 2025.Β Β
- Download size: The PC download size is approximately 65 GB, and an SSD is required to run the game.
- Performance: Gearbox has already commented on the day-one patch for the game. They have also cautioned that older hardware may not get a smooth performance.Β Β
That is all about how to Pre-Load Borderlands 4 on Steam.