Gamers, rejoice! Borderlands 4 will not cost $80 for the standard edition. After Randy Pitchford’s eyebrow-raising comments stirred the loot-loving masses into a frenzy, Gearbox has confirmed the base game will launch at a familiar $69.99. Crisis averted. But if you’re the kind of psycho (respectfully) who wants all the guns, skins, and mayhem, there are some beefy deluxe editions waiting to eat your wallet alive.
Edition Breakdown: Choose Your Loot
| Edition | Price (USD) | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $69.99 | Base game + Gilded Glory Pack (Vault Hunter, Weapon, Drone skins) |
| Deluxe Edition | $99.99 | All Standard content + Firehawk’s Fury Weapon Skin + Bounty Pack Bundle (4 DLCs, gear, cosmetics) |
| Super Deluxe Edition | $129.99 | Everything above + Ornate Order Pack (skins, heads, bodies) + Vault Hunter Pack (2 expansions, new characters & loot) |
The Hype (and the Hiccup) Explained
It all started when Pitchford, ever the hype machine, hinted that the base game could cost $80 because of how much value was packed into it. The community? Not thrilled. Memes flew, Reddit burned, and Twitter/X did what it does best: overreact and somehow make it funny.
Eventually, Randy posted a 500+ word manifesto trying to calm the storm, explaining it was a misunderstanding. He claimed he was referring to perceived value, not actual price. Okay Randy, but maybe skip the philosophy and just give us the numbers next time.
What You’re Really Paying For
Why are these editions so stacked?
- Gilded Glory Pack: Golden weapon skins and flashy cosmetics to flex on your squad.
- Bounty Pack Bundle: Day-one DLCs, early unlocks, and extra chaos. Think Borderlands 3 Season Pass vibes, but shinier.
- Vault Hunter Pack: Two post-launch expansions that add new Vault Hunters, zones, bosses, and storylines. This one’s a must for series die-hards.
Basically, if you’re planning to live in Pandora (or whatever apocalyptic wasteland we’re in this time) for a while, the pricier packs might be worth it.
Should You Pay More?
Here’s how to decide:
- Just want the game? Standard Edition is fine.
- Plan to play for months and care about cosmetics? Deluxe is your lane.
- Gonna no-life it, 100% everything, and cosplay as Claptrap IRL? Go Super Deluxe.
And for what it’s worth, Gearbox did promise post-launch content that “dwarfs previous entries.” We’ll believe it when we see it.
Final Thoughts
Gearbox dodged an $80 pricing PR landmine. Good call. But that doesn’t mean Borderlands 4 is going light on your bank account. The higher-tier editions are clearly designed for the looter-shooter faithful who want the whole buffet, not just a Happy Meal.
So, what about you? Will you vault up with the Standard, or go full chaos with the Deluxe?
Drop your build, your thoughts, and your best Randy Pitchford impersonation in the comments.
