IGN.com / 30.04.25

Randy Pitchford Insists Borderlands 4's Early Release Date Decision Was Literally 0% About Any Other Product's Actual or Theoretical Launch Date'

Gearbox development chief Randy Pitchford has insisted the decision to release Borderlands 4 earlier than planned had nothing to do with any other games release date, amid speculation the shooter might have moved due to games such as Marathon or Grand Theft Auto 6.
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  Polygon.com 30.04.25

  Borderlands 4 release date moved up out of confidence in the game,' not GTA 6's theoretical launch date'
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  GamesRadar.com 30.04.25

  GTA 6 has nothing to do with Borderlands 4's new release date, as Gearbox CEO insists it's 100% the result of confidence, not any other product's actual or theoretical launch date