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'Borderlands 4 is a premium game made for premium gamers' is Randy Pitchford's tone deaf retort to the performance backlash: 'If you're trying to drive a monster truck with a leaf blower's motor, you're going to be disappointed'

I'm not entirely sure this helps.

PC Gamer

As Borderlands 4 players dub Vex "the strongest vault hunter in the entire series," Gearbox responds to worries regarding potential nerfs: "Chill guys, we're not going to knee-jerk react to anything"

"Do not nerf this, it's part of the fun"

GamesRadar

Borderlands 4 CEO: "Code your own engine and show us how it's done please" — as performance woes hit the game's Steam review score.

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford issues a barrage of posts on X over the game's performance criticisms, as Steam reviews hit "Mixed."

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Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does

Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.

TechRadar

Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford says Borderlands 4 performance isn't bad, your expectations are just too high: "If you’re not 4k stubborn and just want to have a great, fun time with higher perf, please consider running at 1440p resolution"

A stark reminder there's no one above him at Gearbox to tell him to stop tweeting

GamesRadar

Gearbox and Randy Pitchford aim a fire hose at the Borderlands 4 PC port, share "optimization guide" and a tip to "boost your performance" which is, big surprise, enabling DLSS performance with frame gen

I don't think the magic AI buttons are really doing the job this time

GamesRadar

How to respec your skills in Borderlands 4

Reset your skill points to square one.

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Borderlands 4 takes a shot at Embracer Group by naming a town filled with trash and an AI talking toilet after it

Subtle as ever.

PC Gamer

What does ‘compiling shaders’ mean in Borderlands 4?

Let me compile my thoughts and anger.

Destructoid

Borderlands 4 on PC crushing even the most powerful rigs — RTX 5090 struggles in some scenarios, but day one patch solves plenty of issues

Borderlands 4 has arrived on PC to a chorus of criticism over performance and stuttering. Early reports from players described low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware.

Tom’s Hardware

Borderlands 4 "may be in a whole new level here," Randy Pitchford declares as the action RPG sets a series Steam concurrent player record within 24 hours of launch despite 'Mixed' reviews

It's absolutely smashed the Borderlands 2 record

GamesRadar

Borderlands 4 devs assure Steam users that "Take-Two does not use spyware in its games" as Gearbox tries to avoid another review bombing over the parent company's unpopular new user agreement

"We know there have been some concerns"

GamesRadar

Borderlands 4 SHiFT Codes: The BL4 SHiFT Code Drops You Can Claim Now – Plus UK Release Date and Price Revealed

Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes revealed: Claim BL4 code drops now, plus full details on the UK release date and game pricing.

International Business Times UK

"Unoptimized and horrible" — Borderlands 4 falls to 'Mixed' Steam rating at launch as reviews hammer poor PC performance [UPDATE]

Borderlands 4 is off to a strong start on Steam in terms of player count, but serious issues with its PC performance are ruining the fun for many.

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Gearbox responds to worries about Borderlands 4's terms of service: 'Take-Two does not use spyware in its games'

Previous Borderlands games were review-bombed earlier this year in response to changes in Take-Two's TOS, and Gearbox is looking to avoid a repeat.

PC Gamer

I've tested Borderlands 4 on a minimum spec PC and a monster RTX 5090 rig, and it runs just as 'Borderlands-at-launch' as you'd expect

It's a big, bold world of stutters and disappointing frame rates, even on the best PC hardware money can buy.

GamesRadar

Get ready for the Borderlands 4 release – live build-up, reactions, and launch info as we count down to Gearbox's open-world looter shooter

It's Borderlands 4 release day, so follow along as we cover everything you need to know

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Borderlands 4 Steam reviews start at 41% positive as early players report performance issues and crashes: “Randy I sold my car for this”

Some people aren't having any problems, but a good chunk of early buyers say they've had issues

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Windows Central

Borderlands 4 review roundup: a return to chaos or just another shloot?

High praises come mixed with middling performance issues. However, it looks like sharp gameplay is winning the hearts of reviewers.

PC Gamer

Borderlands 4 launches to 'mostly negative' reviews on Steam thanks to widespread performance problems and crashes

Despite the problems, the concurrent player numbers are doing really well.

GamesRadar

Borderlands 4 isn't even out yet and fans are already speculating about Borderlands 5, but Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford says "We don't show how the sausage is made!"

Don't expect news on that any time soon

Inverse

‘Borderlands 4’: Release Times, When You Can Start Playing, And Everything Else You Need To Know

‘Borderlands 4’ is here, and we will tell you everything you need to know ahead of it's release this week.

International Business Times UK

Borderlands 4 Launches Worldwide On 12 September — But PC Players In US Get First Access TODAY

After the Borderlands movie flopped, Borderlands 4 is poised for a comeback. PC players in the US can get early access on 11 September, ahead of the worldwide launch.

GamesRadar

Borderlands 4 seemingly throws shade at former owner Embracer with an AI toilet and rundown town ruled by a king in a hot tub

Subtle as ever, Borderlands

Destructoid

How to get Golden Keys in Borderlands 4

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