You can now play Borderlands 4 on Xbox before the official release: we review how

Without moving from the sofa, if you make this trip you will be able to play Borderlands 4 on Xbox now.

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Although Borderlands 4 officially launches on September 12th, the most impatient gamers are already enjoying the game today thanks to an old trick familiar to fans of digital releases: changing the console region to New Zealand.

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This method is totally valid if you’ve purchased the game digitally from the Xbox Store. By temporarily changing the region, you can unlock the game early and start playing before it’s available in Europe or America. And the best part: it’s done in two quick and easy steps, without any complications.

How to play Borderlands 4 on Xbox before its release in your country

If you already have the digital version or plan to buy it now, just follow these steps to start playing right away:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and location
   Change the region to New Zealand and restart the console when prompted. You don’t need to change the language.

2. Launch the game normally
   Once the console starts up in the new region, Borderlands 4 will be unlocked and ready to play.

This trick has always worked with digital releases on Xbox and doesn’t pose any risk to your account or make permanent changes. You can switch back to your original region whenever you want, without affecting your progress or access to the game.

Many users on Reddit and specialized forums have already confirmed that Borderlands 4 can be played today using this method on Xbox Series. So, if you can’t wait for the official release tomorrow… you know what to do.