The excitement for vault hunting has reached new heights, especially with the recent launch of Borderlands 4. Just over a month after its release, Gearbox’s latest looter-shooter has broken sales records for the series, eclipsing its predecessor.
Arriving six years after Borderlands 3, the anticipation for this fourth installment only intensified. It appears that players were eager to dive into the world of Kairos in search of more coveted loot.
Data from Mat Piscatella, senior director at the consumer analytics firm Circana, reveals that Borderlands 4 has achieved several milestones in the United States. In its first month, it surpassed Borderlands 3 by 30% in sales, marking a significant achievement.
Record-Breaking Launch Stats
Borderlands 4 set a new record for the franchise with its launch month dollar sales, coming in nearly 30% higher than the previous record held by Borderlands 3. It’s noteworthy that Borderlands 4 also became the first title in the series to debut as the best-selling game of its release month.
@matpiscatella.bsky.social also shared insights on social media regarding the game’s success:
Borderlands 4 has generated the highest launch month dollar sales of any title in franchise history, nearly 30% higher than the previous best, Borderlands 3.
The game topped the sales charts in September, outpacing NBA 2K26, EA Sports FC 26, and Ghost of Yotei. This marks the first time any entry in the franchise has held the number one spot in a given month, positioning it third overall for the year so far.
Community Engagement and Development
The buzz surrounding this space-based action RPG suggests it’s a significant triumph for both Borderlands and the gaming industry at large. In response to player feedback, Gearbox has been actively rolling out updates and adjustments to various weapons and bosses as gamers quickly explore all aspects of the game.
In a gaming landscape that also includes Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Borderlands 4 stands out with its vibrant, humorous, and treasure-focused gameplay, continuing to capture the attention of players. It appears we may be vault hunting for quite some time to come!
Randy Pitchford of Gearbox expressed his satisfaction with the feedback on the game’s narrative, noting, “Isn’t it weird to ship a game where the biggest complaint isn’t how we f***ed up the story?”