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Borderlands 4 Gets PC Update to Address Player Issues

Despite recent updates and ongoing efforts by Gearbox to improve Borderlands 4's PC performance, gamers continue to experience issues like frame rate drops, stuttering, and instability, even on high-end computers, stirring controversy among players.

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Borderlands 4 PC Update Addresses Issues, More Fixes Coming for Persistent Performance Problems

Borderlands 4 recently received a new PC update designed to address several critical issues players were encountering. The patch resolved bugs related to animations, audio, collisions, and GPU performance, which previously caused frequent game crashes. Despite these fixes, players continue to report significant performance problems. Since its release, many have experienced persistent frame rate drops, stuttering, and overall instability, even on powerful computers, particularly during visually intensive sequences. Gearbox is aware of these ongoing issues and is actively developing further adjustments. These include additional performance improvements and new console options, such as field of view changes, which are currently undergoing testing. The persistent PC performance complaints have generated considerable discussion within the gaming community. Reflecting this, the CEO of Gearbox recently advised players who are not enjoying the game to seek a refund.

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Game info

Official Name
Borderlands 4
Brief Summary
See if you have what it takes to go down in history as a legendary Vault Hunter as you search for secret alien treasure, blasting everything in sight.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
Released
September 11, 2025
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Korean
Developer
Gearbox Software
Publisher
2K
Ratings
79/100 (12 reviews)

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