Borderlands 4 Could Cost $80 — Gearbox Doubled Budget, Hasn't Decided on Price Yet

Gearbox Entertainment CEO at PAX East Randy Pitchford Confirms Borderlands 4 Budget Is Double That of XNUMX. He also commented on the possibility of increasing the starting price of the game - according to him, the final decision has not yet been made, but the studio is considering an option with a retail price of $80, as Nintendo and Microsoft did.

"Honestly, I don't know what the price tag will be yet. It's a tough situation. We're in a competitive market, and everyone is afraid to make the first move," Pitchford explained. But budgets are growing, and game prices are not keeping up." He emphasized that the team is developing "the most ambitious game in the series," and the costs reflect this. If Borderlands 3 cost about $100 million, now we are talking about doubling of expenses.

This makes Borderlands 4 a potential candidate for inclusion in the category premium releases with a price tag of $80, which platform holders are already mastering. However, Pitchford also noted that Gearbox may take a more cautious approach and set the price lower to maintain fan loyalty. Everything will be decided closer to the start of pre-orders.

Borderlands 4 release date set for 12 September 2025 years. The game will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and the new Nintendo Switch 2. Details about editions, bonuses and prices are promised to be revealed in the near future. For now, one thing is clear - production costs become a key factor in pricing future hits.