Terminally ill Borderlands 4 fan calls game amazing after playing it earlyMichael BeckwithPublished November 28, 2024 11:54amUpdated November 28, 2024 11:54am Hopefully a more in-depth trailer will come sooner rather than later (2K)Gearbox is keeping Borderlands 4 under wraps but has made an exception for one fan, after he rallied support from the community.Considering all Gearbox has shown of Borderlands 4 so far is an incredibly brief and vague teaser trailer, at Gamescom 2024, youd think the game was still a long way off from launch.But not only are Gearbox and publisher Take-Two aiming to have Borderlands 4 out next year (alongside GTA 6 and Mafia: The Old Country), but its apparently in enough of a playable state for one fan to try it out and deem it amazing.Said fan, one Caleb McAlpine, was diagnosed with stage four cancer this past August and since hes unsure if hell live long enough to play Borderlands 4, he asked to experience the game early. Sure enough, the Borderlands community shared his story and Gearbox recently granted his request.According to McAlpine, 37, he and a friend were flown to Gearboxs main studio in Texas on November 20, where they were treated to a tour and met with some of the staff, including CEO Randy Pitchford.We got to play what they have for Borderlands 4 so far and it was amazing, wrote McAlpine on Reddit. I dont know if I will be around when the game comes out but I just want to say thank you to all of you for all of your love and support and for helping in making this happen. It truly was an amazing experience and it was just awesome.Given McAlpine doesnt go into much detail on what he played, he likely had to sign a non-disclosure agreement so as not to give too much away. Although the final release could very easily look and play quite differently by the time it comes out.Also, given how little Borderlands has changed over the last three games its not hard to imagine what the new one might look and play like.Regardless, it is sweet to know McAlpine got his wish, and he at least sounds pleased with how Borderlands 4 is turning out.More TrendingTheres also no jealousy or hostility in the Reddit comments, with fellow fans being happy for McAlpine, offering encouragement and hope hell overcome his cancer so he can enjoy the full game.When will Borderlands 4 release?As for when Borderlands 4 could feasibly come out, you have to imagine it wont be until the tail end of 2025, if only to give Gearbox enough time to start hyping it up (and waiting till everyone forgets the movie).Considering GTA 6 is meant to be launching in the autumn of 2025, its not clear what Borderlands 4, or indeed any big name game due next Christmas, is going to do to avoid being obscured by its shadow.However, since Take-Two will know the release date, and can share that with Gearbox, you can be sure that at least wont accidentally be coming out at the same time. McAlpine has said even if chemo works, hes predicted to only have less than two years left (Reddit)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy