The Borderlands 4 player count sits at 5,371 concurrent Steam players as of July 2026, roughly ten months after its September 12, 2025 launch. The game reached an all-time peak of 304,398 concurrent players, a franchise record on Steam.
Gearbox’s looter-shooter sold an estimated 5 million copies during its launch quarter, according to Take-Two Interactive’s investor reports.
This page tracks the live Borderlands 4 player count, monthly averages, peak numbers, regional interest, Twitch viewership, and revenue data.
Live Borderlands 4 Player Counter
Borderlands 4 Key Statistics
- Borderlands 4 has 5,371 concurrent players on Steam as of July 2026
- All-time peak player count reached 304,398 concurrent players in October 2025
- The game generated about $150 million in its first two weeks, per Alinea Analytics
- An estimated 5 million copies sold during the launch quarter, per Take-Two
- The Borderlands franchise passed 99 million lifetime sales as of late 2025
Borderlands 4 Live Monthly Player Count
Steam data shows the average Borderlands 4 player count declined from its record launch through mid-2026, then stabilized. June 2026 recorded a 15.59% gain over May, the first monthly increase since March.
| Month | Borderlands 4 Average Players | Borderlands 4 Peak Players |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3,713 | 4,751 |
| May 2026 | 3,212 | 6,178 |
| April 2026 | 5,334 | 12,036 |
| March 2026 | 7,642 | 10,379 |
| February 2026 | 7,536 | 7,536 |
| January 2026 | 9,812 | 9,812 |
| December 2025 | 10,294 | 10,294 |
| November 2025 | 26,028 | 26,028 |
| October 2025 | 304,398 | 304,398 |
Borderlands 4 Available Platforms
Borderlands 4 runs on PC and current-generation consoles, with full cross-platform co-op through a free SHiFT account. The Nintendo Switch 2 version launched October 3, 2025.
| Platform | Available |
|---|---|
| Windows | Yes |
| Linux | No |
| Mac | No |
| Xbox One/Series | Series X/S only |
| PlayStation 3/4/5 | PS5 only |
| Nintendo Switch | Switch 2 only |
| Android | No |
| iOS | No |
Borderlands 4 Player Distribution by Region
Google search data shows the Borderlands 4 player count by country is led by Libya and the United States, both at 100% relative interest. English-speaking markets and Northern Europe fill out the top ten.
| Rank | Country | Interest Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libya | 100% |
| 2 | United States | 100% |
| 3 | Australia | 89% |
| 4 | New Zealand | 86% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 84% |
| 6 | Canada | 83% |
| 7 | Germany | 82% |
| 8 | Finland | 68% |
| 9 | Norway | 66% |
| 10 | Denmark | 64% |
Borderlands 4 Twitch Streaming Statistics
Borderlands 4 ranks #196 on Twitch as of mid-2026. Viewership follows the same pattern seen in single-player-focused titles like Star Wars Outlaws, with a large launch spike followed by a steady baseline.
- Peak Avg Viewers: 222
- Peak Viewers: 1,091
- Total Streamers: 73 (peak concurrent)
- Watch Hours: 66,845 (last 30 days)
Borderlands 4 Global Player Spending
Players spent about $150 million on Borderlands 4 in its first two weeks, according to Alinea Analytics data reported by GamesIndustry.biz. Steam accounted for roughly $80 million of that total.
| Month/Year | Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 150 (first two weeks) |
| October–December 2025 | Not publicly disclosed |
- Total registered players: 2.5 million within two weeks; an estimated 5 million copies sold by the launch quarter’s end
- Peak spending month: September 2025, about $150 million
- Top spending country: United States, where it was the best-selling premium game of September 2025 per Circana
Borderlands 4 Annual Revenue
Borderlands 4 launched at full price with Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe editions. Take-Two called early sales “a little softer” than hoped, citing PC performance problems, yet Circana ranked it the fourth best-selling game of 2025 in the US. The franchise passed 99 million lifetime units.
| Year | Revenue (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | ~0.30–0.35 (estimated) |
| 2026 (YTD) | Not disclosed |
Is Borderlands 4 Down Right Now?
All Borderlands 4 services are operational as of the last check. Server problems usually surface first through SHiFT login errors or failed co-op sessions.
About Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 released September 12, 2025, developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. It is a first-person looter-shooter with action RPG progression, set on the planet Kairos, where Vault Hunters fight the Timekeeper regime.
The game removes loading screens between zones, adds grappling-hook traversal, and expands skill trees. It supports solo play and four-player co-op with full crossplay via SHiFT accounts, similar to squad systems in PUBG: Battlegrounds. Players level up through skill points, gear rarity tiers, and endgame loot farming.
FAQ
How many people play Borderlands 4 right now?
About 5,371 people are playing Borderlands 4 on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 6,391 players. Console player numbers are not publicly reported.
What is the peak player count for Borderlands 4?
The all-time peak Borderlands 4 player count is 304,398 concurrent Steam players, set in October 2025. That figure is a launch-day franchise record for Gearbox on Steam.
Is Borderlands 4 still popular in 2026?
Yes, though below launch levels. Borderlands 4 averaged 3,713 daily Steam players in June 2026, up 15.59% from May, and was the fourth best-selling US game of 2025.
Is Borderlands 4 cross-platform?
Yes. Borderlands 4 supports full cross-platform co-op across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2. Players need a free SHiFT account to join friends on other platforms.
Is Borderlands 4 free to play?
No. Borderlands 4 is a full-price premium title sold in Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe editions. There is no free-to-play version on any platform as of 2026.