Borderlands 4's new gameplay overview trailer showcases Amon the Forgeknight

by Mikhail Madnani on 07 August, 2025

2K and Gearbox Software have released a new gameplay overview trailer for Borderlands 4 showcasing Amon the Forgeknight, an all-new Vault Hunter.

This is the third introduction trailer for one of the four new Vault Hunters in Borderlands 4. The 2-minute long gameplay overview trailer goes over how Amon can use the Forgedrones stored within his cybernetic-enhanced body, how he can slice through foes with Forgeaxes, tank damage with the Forgeshield, and more.

Borderlands 4 was recently confirmed to launch on October 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 and it will be available digitally and in a Game Key Card physical release. If you missed details for the game editions across all platforms, read this.

Borderlands 4 launches on September 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). It will release on October 3 for Nintendo Switch 2.

You can find the Borderlands 4 Amon Gameplay Overview trailer and details from 2K and Gearbox Software below:

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software shared the Gameplay Overview for Amon the Forgeknight, the third in a series of introductions to the four all-new Vault Hunters who are wreaking havoc on Kairos in Borderlands 4! If you love running headfirst into battle, soaking up damage and dishing it out in equal measure, you'd do well to check out Amon. In addition to being a resilient frontliner, Amon has a mechanically complex set of Action Skills with primary and secondary functions that'll leave room for experimentation, even with the most experienced players.
In the Amon Gameplay Overview, you can watch Amon tear his enemies asunder with an arsenal of Forgeweapons, which take form via the Forgedrones stored within Amon's cybernetic-enhanced beefcake body. Amon can attack or defend as needed, ready to pulverize enemies with a Forgehammer, slice them in twain with Forgeaxes, soak up damage with a Forgeshield, and much, much more.
Borderlands 4 launches worldwide on September 12, 2025 via PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025 and is available for pre-order now across all platforms.