The only way to get early access to Borderlands 4 is by playing the PC version, which unlocks 12 hours before the console versions. Specifically, the PC version releases at 12 PM Eastern Time (9 AM Pacific Time) on September 11, while the console versions (PS5 and Xbox Series X/S) release at midnight local time on September 12. There is no official early access period or special edition to buy for earlier play on consoles. Some players mention the possibility to get slightly early access by pre-ordering at certain stores like GameStop or independent video game stores, but this is not an official early access program. In summary:
- Get a 12-hour early head start by purchasing and playing the PC version releasing at 12 PM ET on Sept 11.
- Console players must wait until midnight on Sept 12 local time.
- No official early access program or pre-loads exist for earlier play.
- Some unofficial methods include checking local game stores for early copies, but this is not guaranteed or official.
