Borderlands 4 Developers to Show Game to Terminally Ill Fan

Gearbox will grant a terminally ill Borderlands fan his wish to play an early build of Borderlands 4.

Gearbox Software will be granting a terminally ill Borderlands fan his wish to play an early build of Borderlands 4. 37-year-old Caleb McElpine, diagnosed with stage four cancer, reached out to the studio after learning he may not live to see the game's release.

Borderlands 4 Developers to Show Game to Terminally Ill Fan

Fearing he wouldn't survive until the 2025 release, McElpine wrote to Gearbox, requesting a chance to play an early version. Fellow gamers rallied behind him, amplifying his request to the developers. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford responded to the plea and will be giving McElpine a special preview.

In November, McElpine will visit Gearbox's Texas office for a tour and a chance to experience Borderlands 4. The game is scheduled for a 2025 release on PC and current-gen consoles, but the exact date remains unknown.

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