Wed. Sep 10th, 2025

New Borderlands 4 Character Short Introduces Rafa’s Violent Past

Gearbox Software has unveiled a new character short for the upcoming looter-shooter, Borderlands 4. Titled “Yolt,” the video introduces Rafa the Exo-Soldier just before he severs ties with the morally dubious Tediore Corporation. The short also showcases some of his abilities, including the “Arc Blades” – powerful energy swords that emerge from his exosuit.

Early in the short, Rafa proudly displays his new exoskeleton during a Tediore Corp. presentation. The situation darkens when his commanding officer reveals the suit`s finer points – such as its ability to function even after the wearer`s death – along with the company`s drive to cut costs. The ensuing chaos is comically brutal; Rafa instantly transitions from standing at attention to engaging in combat and annihilating enemies.

What`s noteworthy about Rafa`s short is its distinctly darker tone. While the events still align with the typical Borderlands humor, there`s a clear seriousness to the themes being explored. It`s possible that Borderlands 4 will offer fans not only plenty of laughs but also a compelling character-driven narrative.

Borderlands 4 is set to launch on September 12 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving on October 3, 2025.

By Bramwell Nightingale

A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike

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