How long is Borderlands 4? Main mission list & length vs Borderlands 3

Borderlands 4’s main story is only a taste of what you can experience on Kairos, but it offers the most traditional and fruitful way to explore the game, provided you know what to expect and how long it’ll take.

Despite being an open world with more side quests and collectables than any other game in the franchise, Borderlands 4 still packs a long main story, and luckily, only a very small amount of it includes Claptrap talking in your ear (though you can mute him).

So, if you’re wondering how far into the game you are (you can also check the continue button in the main menu) or what missions are coming up, then we’ve got all you need, as well as how Borderlands 4’s length compares to previous Borderlands games… what a treat.

Time to complete

It’ll take you roughly 20-25 hours to complete the Borderlands 4 main storyline, provided you’re pretty dedicated and keep to the missions listed below.

Of course, if you have plenty of time on your hands (lucky you), then Borderlands 4 will take you upwards of 100 hours to complete everything in the game.

Main Missions list

There are 21 main story missions in Borderlands 4. Each will take you around 30-120 minutes to complete, depending on your speed and skill, of course.

On top of this, each is spread across the four major regions of Kairos: Fadefield, Carcadia Burn, Terminus Range, and Dominion.

The region and missions are listed below:

Fadefield missions

1. Guns Blazing
2. Recruitment Drive
3. Down and Outbound
4. A Lot to Process
5. One Fell Swoop
6. Rush the Gate

Dexerto

Carcadia Burn missions

1. Wrath of the Ripper Queen
2. Siege and Destroy
3. Unpaid Tab
4. Her Flaming Vision

Terminus Range missions

1. Shadow of the Mountain
2. Crystal Brawl
3. Dark Subject
4. His Vile Sanctum

Dexerto

Dominion missions

1. Rising Action
2. Another Day, Another Universe
3. The Falling Wall
4. Means of Ascent
5. Plan Z
6. The Timekeeper’s Order
7. Secrets of the Vault

Length compared to other Borderlands games

Now, Borderlands 4 is one of the biggest Borderlands games out there, with more guns, side quests, items, and the most seamless open world. But is that main quest longer than those that came before? Don’t worry, the answer’s below.

So, that’s all you need to know about Borderlands 4’s main story length and how far into the game you are. While exploring Kairos, check if you made the right choice for your Vault Hunter in our character tier list, and learn how to get the most out of Rafa, Amon, Harlowe, and Vex.