What Time Borderlands 4 Releases Worldwide

The moment is almost here for Borderlands fans. Borderlands 4 releases on September 12th, bringing the next adventure in the long-running series. The new looter-shooter comes six years after the release of the previous installment and brings new Vault Hunters, a new world, and a new story for players to experience across all major platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and even Nintendo Switch 2. While the release date has been known, some fans may be wondering exactly what time the game unlocks and when they can begin playing Borderlands 4 alone or with friends.

Borderlands 4 releases globally at midnight in your respective time on September 12th. This varies depending on the region’s time zone you live in. That said, this is true for all versions of the game except for the Nintendo Switch 2, which will launch later on October 3rd, though that will likely share a similar release time schedule when it arrives. Here is exactly when Borderlands 4 releases worldwide.

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Can You Preload Borderlands 4?

There has been no official confirmation of a preload for Borderlands 4. Even those who pre-ordered have not been able to download the game ahead of time. This feature may become available before launch, but there is no guarantee. If this is the case, fans will need to be prepared to download the game when it releases. Setting an alarm for midnight your local time to start downloading will enable it to be ready for when you wake up. But, there is also another option.

What Is The New Zealand Trick?

You can take advantage of other time zones to download Borderlands 4 ahead of your normal time. This is typically done with the NZST time zone, leading many to call it the “New Zealand Trick” or “becoming a kiwi for the day.” By setting your console or PC’s time zone to NZST, you can trick it into thinking you are in New Zealand. As this region will get the game first due to time differences, you can bypass your normal time zone by roughly sixteen to eighteen hours in the United States and start downloading early.

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