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Borderlands 4
Action
Adventure
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Surround Sound
Partial Controller Support
Family Sharing

Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, deadly enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.

Developers: Gearbox Software
Publishers: 2K
Release Date: Sep 11, 2025
Price (USD): $69.99
Current Players: 148k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(56%)
Gunplay
Humor
Gameplay
Smooth experience
Open world
Graphics
Story
Poor optimization
Constant crashes
Performance issues
The general sentiment around the game is mixed, with positive reactions to the gunplay and humor, mixed feelings about the new open world and story elements, and significant criticism regarding performance issues such as stuttering, crashes, and poor optimization. While many enjoy the underlying gameplay, the consensus is that technical problems need addressing to fully deliver the intended experience.

Positive Points

  • The gunplay is frequently praised and considered a significant highlight of the game.
  • Many reviewers appreciated the humor, noting it as a signature element of the Borderlands series.
  • Some users have a smooth experience with the game, citing high frame rates and stability.
  • The game is described as fun and engaging, with enhanced mechanics and enjoyable gameplay.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is widely criticized for poor optimization, causing performance issues on even high-end PCs.
  • Numerous reviews mention constant crashes, making the game unplayable for some users.
  • Cutscenes are locked at 30fps, which disrupts immersion for players with powerful hardware used to higher frame rates.
  • The game reportedly has regular stutters and frame drops, hitting playability.

    • Mixed Points

  • Some reviews note that while the game is fun, the performance issues significantly detract from the experience.
  • The story, while appreciated by some as improved over Borderlands 3, is still found lacking by others.
  • The open world is a fresh addition that some enjoy, but others find it doesn’t fit the Borderlands style.
  • Players have differing opinions on the graphics, with some seeing them as stunning while others are underwhelmed.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance issues are a dominant theme, with many players encountering severe stuttering and crashes.
  • Players enjoy the gameplay, particularly the gun mechanics and humor, reminiscent of earlier successful entries in the series.
  • There is a divide in experiences, where players with high-end PCs report fewer issues, while those with older systems struggle significantly.
  • Feedback indicates a desire for better optimization and patches to enhance playability across different hardware.
    • Updated 9/12/2025, 12:01:57 AM UTC
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