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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): $55.99
Current Players: 37k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(65%)
engaging gunplay
weapon variety
better story
new movement mechanics
bold changes
open-world design
humor
writing
loot system
character dialogue
performance issues
poor optimization
technical problems
buggy gameplay
cumbersome UI
The general sentiment towards the game is mixed. While many players recognize the game for its improved gunplay and bold changes like the open-world design, the experience is severely hampered by significant technical issues and poor optimization. There is enthusiasm for the variety in weapons and character builds, but frustration with the game's performance problems, which many find unacceptable for a new release. Although the stories and characters are better than the previous entry, the criticisms regarding its technical state are too significant to ignore.

Positive Points

  • The game's gunplay is praised for being engaging and reminiscent of previous successful entries in the series.
  • Players appreciate the variety of weapons and the ability to mix and match gun components, making for a diverse and interesting loot system.
  • The story is considered an improvement over Borderlands 3, with better character writing and a more coherent plot.
  • The game introduces new movement mechanics like glide, double jump, and grapple, which enhance exploration and combat fluidity.
  • The open-world design, while somewhat controversial, is seen as a significant change that offers more freedom and content variety.

    • Negative Points

  • Performance issues are a major concern, with many players experiencing crashes, stuttering, and framerates that do not meet expectations, even on high-end systems.
  • Optimization is criticized heavily, with reports of the game running poorly compared to other titles using similar hardware.
  • The game's technical problems extend to bugs that affect gameplay mechanics and progression, like missions getting stuck and enemies spawning incorrectly.
  • There is a strong dislike for the game's UI, which many find cumbersome and unintuitive, making inventory management difficult.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the game's humor and character dialogue, others find certain aspects of the writing to be too drawn out or uninteresting.
  • The open-world aspect has been praised for its scope, yet some miss the more defined levels of previous games, feeling that the world lacks unique and memorable environments.
  • The new loot system, featuring cross-manufacturer gun parts, is appreciated for its complexity, though some players find it overwhelming or imbalanced.

    • Common Themes

  • The performance issues are a consistent theme, mentioned by a large portion of reviewers, overshadowing many of the game's positive aspects.
  • Players frequently compare the game to its predecessors, often citing it as an improvement over Borderlands 3 but with reservations due to its technical shortcomings.
  • The humor and story have mixed reception, with a general consensus that while improvements over Borderlands 3 exist, the game doesn't quite reach the narrative heights of Borderlands 2.
    • Updated 9/21/2025, 12:01:47 AM UTC
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