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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: 8.6k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(63%)
smooth gameplay
great gunplay
extensive customization
engaging combat
improved exploration
open world design
character classes
endgame content
performance issues
dull story
empty open world
underwhelming loot
problematic interface
The general sentiment surrounding Borderlands 4 is complicated. Despite being a smoother evolution of its predecessors in terms of gameplay and combat, the game is significantly hampered by performance issues and optimization problems that persist through updates. While the open world design has its appeal, its execution feels incomplete, leading to a mixed reception. Ultimately, players recognize improvements in storytelling and gunplay but are disappointed by recurring technical issues and a perceived lack of substantial endgame content.

Positive Points

  • The gameplay is frequently praised for being smooth and fun, with great gunplay and fluid movement mechanics such as double jumping, grappling hooks, and gliding.
  • Some players appreciate the new weapon system that allows for a variety of builds, enabling extensive customization.
  • The game is considered a step-up from Borderlands 3 in terms of storytelling and tone, aligning more closely with the humor and style of Borderlands 2.
  • Many reviews commend the game for having an engaging combat system and satisfying boss fights.
  • Players have noted that the open-world design has removed loading screens between zones, improving the exploration experience.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is plagued by severe performance issues, including frequent crashes, poor optimization, and frame rate drops even on high-end systems.
  • Multiple reviews mention a lack of interesting story and characters, describing the narrative as flat or dull.
  • Complaints about the open world being vast but empty, with repetitive quests that feel like filler content.
  • The quality of loot and weapons has been criticized, with many legendary items feeling underwhelming or not worth the grind.
  • The game's user interface and inventory management are noted to be problematic, with clunky navigation and repetitive sorting issues.

    • Mixed Points

  • The shift to an open-world format has been both praised for allowing freedom and criticized for lacking direction and having a sparsely populated map.
  • Opinions on the new character classes are divided—some find them enjoyable and diverse, while others find them less engaging compared to previous games.
  • While the endgame content is considered lacking, some players still find replaying missions and trying out different character builds to be a fun experience.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance and optimization are a consistent problem, heavily impacting player experience and leading to frustration.
  • There is a significant discourse around the value provided relative to the game's price, particularly regarding the game's performance issues.
  • The blend of humor and action is seen as a core element, with comparisons frequently made to earlier entries in the series, notably Borderlands 2.
  • The introduction of new movement mechanics and world design has been a notable addition, evaluating how these affect the traditional Borderlands gameplay flow.
    • Updated 10/22/2025, 12:02:20 AM UTC
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