Borderlands 4: Vex and Rafa Showcased in Gameplay Trailers, Game Achieves Gold Status
Get ready for the thrilling adventure of Borderlands 4 on September 12th! Meet new characters like Rafa, an augmented soldier with exo-armor Deadframe, and enjoy enhanced gameplay featuring more vertical movements and faster displacements.
Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read
Borderlands 4 Launch Approaching: Vex and Rafa Spotlighted in New Gameplay Trailers
Borderlands 4 launches on September 12th. The game officially achieved gold status, meaning its primary development is complete, though developers may still implement refinements via a launch-day patch. New gameplay videos showcase Vex and Rafa. 2K Games first revealed these characters a few months ago following an event in London. Rafa, an ex-Tediore employee and enhanced soldier, features in the showcased gameplay. His segment highlights his signature suit of armor, the Deadframe. The Deadframe, described as a mobile tank, equips Rafa for diverse combat, featuring twin Arcknives for close quarters, Peacebreaker cannons for midrange engagements, and an Apophis lance for heavy artillery. Overall, Borderlands 4's gameplay features notable improvements, including expanded options for vertical movement and faster character displacements. These details offer a clearer look at the enhanced gameplay and character mechanics coming in Borderlands 4.
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Game info
- Official Name
- Borderlands 4
- Brief Summary
- See if you have what it takes to go down in history as a legendary Vault Hunter as you search for secret alien treasure, blasting everything in sight.
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
- Released
- September 12, 2025
- Genre
- Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Play Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Content Rating
- M
- Languages
- Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Korean
- Genre
- Gearbox Software
- Genre
- 2K



