Pitchford issued this statement on social media after many people said they thought Gearbox shifted Borderlands 4 date forward 11 days to September 12 to give Borderlands 4 more room to breathe before GTA 6 comes out. GTA 6, of course, has no release date, but some are speculating it could launch in October.

K has confirmed a new release date for Borderlands 4, possibly clearing the way for GTA 6’s launch later in 2025. Here's what it could mean.

We still know next to nothing about GTA 6’s release date, but recent changes to Borderlands 4’s scheduled launch may provide an important hint.