Borderlands 4 will feature cross-play at launch, but no shared progression

Gearbox confirms cross-platform multiplayer from day one, although cross-save won't be available at launch.

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Borderlands 4 continues to generate excitement after its appearance at Gamescom 2025. Now, Gearbox has confirmed an important detail for all players: the game will feature full cross-play at launch, allowing users on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC to enjoy the cooperative experience together.

The news is a relief for the community, especially considering the series’ strong multiplayer focus. However, Gearbox has also clarified that cross-save and shared progression will not be available at launch.

Gearbox has it on their radar for the future of Borderlands 4

The studio has made it clear that this limitation doesn’t mean the feature is off the table:

“This is on our radar and we appreciate all your feedback,” Gearbox has stated.

This leaves the possibility open that in a future update, players may be able to continue their progress across platforms, a feature increasingly in demand for high-profile multiplayer titles.

For now, what is guaranteed is that Borderlands 4’s cooperative experience will be fully cross-platform from day one, ensuring a unified player base across all systems when it launches in September.