Borderlands 4 Launches Amid Widespread Performance Woes
Lead Borderlands 4 debuted worldwide today on PC and consoles, but severe performance problems and crashes on Steam have overshadowed the launch, prompting mixed reviews and a day-one patch push.
Nut Graf Gearbox Software’s long-anticipated looter-shooter sequel arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows, yet many players report game-breaking technical issues. As fans flood Kairos, developers and partners scramble to stabilize performance before weekend play spikes.
Launch Day Mayhem
- Borderlands 4 officially released on September 12, 2025 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and consoles at midnight local time.
- Simultaneous launch across major regions aimed to deliver “chaos” to vault hunters worldwide.
Performance Backlash on Steam
- At launch, Steam reviews skewed “Mostly Negative” due to frequent crashes and frame drops.
- A 2.7 GB day-one patch reduced crash rates somewhat, but issues persist on older hardware without DLSS or frame-generation support.
- Nvidia warns RTX 50 Series owners may need DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation to achieve playable framerates, leveraging up to 5.5x performance boost.
Gearbox Response and Player Reaction
- No official statement yet on long-term fixes, though community forums buzz with tips and workarounds.
- Concurrent Steam player count peaked above 190,000, surpassing previous series launches despite technical hurdles.
- Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford previously cautioned users to set “realistic” expectations for performance on less powerful PCs.
What’s Next for Vault Hunters
- Full gameplay reveal and post-launch roadmap expected during an upcoming State of Play broadcast.
- Players can redeem Golden Keys via Shift Codes throughout September to unlock bonus loot.
- Console users on Nintendo Switch 2 must wait until October 3 for their turn to storm Kairos.
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Vault Hunters determined to conquer Kairos are advised to install the day-one patch immediately and enable DLSS/Frame Generation where available to mitigate performance issues.
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