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- Borderlands 4 failed to meet sales targets during its launch, primarily due to issues with the PC version on Steam.
- Gearbox, the games developer, is actively working to address and resolve these issues for future success.
- Despite the initial underperformance, Take-Two Interactive remains confident in Borderlands 4s long-term performance.
- Mafia: The Old Country and NBA 2K26 were successful during the same period, as per Take-Two Interactives recent financial update.
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Borderlands 4 PC Launch Underperforms Sales Targets, Gearbox Addressing Issues for Future Success
During a recent financial update, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the company’s performance between July and September, citing the success of Mafia: The Old Country and NBA 2K26. However, Borderlands 4, despite positive reviews, fell short of sales targets. Zelnick said this underperformance stemmed from issues with the PC version on Steam. According to Zelnick, Gearbox is actively working to resolve the issues that affected Borderlands 4’s launch sales. Despite this initial setback, Zelnick remains confident in the game’s long-term performance.
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