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So, here’s the deal—after what feels like a million questions from eager fans, Gearbox Software finally spilled the beans. Borderlands 4 is getting this super-requested feature, but, and there’s always a “but,” it’s not launching with the game. Yeah, I know, kind of a bummer.
What we’re talking about? Photo Mode. You know, that snazzy tool for grabbing those epic game shots, with all the funky filters and adjustable doodads. It’s kind of become a must-have as games crank up the visual awesomeness. Anyway—hold up, did I mention it won’t be there on day one? Annoying, right?
Graeme Timmins, the big cheese on the creative side, dropped the news on us Tuesday morning. He hopped online and was like, “Hey everyone, Photo Mode is coming, just not at launch. We’ll patch it in after.” Real talk though, who isn’t too familiar with the phrase “post-launch update” these days?
Apparently, they wanted to polish the core gameplay bits first. Makes sense—I guess? Like, Timmins admitted they’ve always had plans for Photo Mode but, you know, priorities. “We needed to nail the things that affect the gameplay experience directly,” he said. Okay, okay, I hear ya, Graeme.
Oh, and a bit of historical context—Borderlands 3? They had Photo Mode on PC first, then it slipped onto consoles a month later. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, surprisingly, had it right off the bat everywhere. So, my hopes were sky-high thinking Borderlands 4 would follow suit. Spoiler alert: nope. Not yet, anyway.
The thought process is pretty solid, really. Balancing gameplay features with eye-candy extras can’t be easy. Gearbox seems to have made the call to make sure the essentials are top-notch first. Here’s hoping that Photo Mode makes a quick appearance soon after launch—fingers crossed, right?
So, what’s up with Borderlands 4? Slated for release on September 12, 2025, and they’re rolling out on all the major platforms you’d expect: Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, PS5, and even the newly rumored Nintendo Switch 2. Pricey though, starting at $69.99, with fancy editions climbing higher. Hopefully worth every penny!
I’m stoked about those new Vault Hunter characters and the chaotic adventures that await on the dictator-ruled planet Kairos. Looks like Borderlands 4 might just snag the title of top game of 2025 for both Xbox and PC gamers. Who knows? Guess we’ll dive into the madness and find out.
