Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford responds to "real fans" backlash by doubling down on the fact he doesn't set the price: "If you want the truth, here it is"

An old man with a staff in Borderlands 4.

Following his controversial comments about a potential Borderlands 4 $80 price tag, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has offered "the truth" behind his statement.

Last week, Pitchford said that "real fans" would be prepared to pay whatever it cost to play Borderlands 4, but that he wasn't in control of its eventual price - which may or may not be $80. Those comments have been hit with significant backlash, with many accusing Pitchford of being out of touch given the current economic climate.