Sun Sep 14 00:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Borderlands 4 Stumbles Out of the Gate with PC Performance Issues**

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The highly anticipated Borderlands 4 has launched, but initial reports indicate PC gamers are facing significant performance problems, even on high-end hardware. Early testing reveals frustrating stutters, low frame rates, and even crashes, echoing the less-than-ideal launches of previous entries in the series.

One tester using a top-tier system (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, GeForce RTX 5090, 32 GB DDR5-6000) struggled to maintain a stable 40 frames per second at 4K resolution with maximum settings in indoor environments. While enabling DLSS Performance upscaling improved performance, the game remains CPU-bound and potentially lacking in visual clarity.

Even a PC meeting the game’s minimum specifications (Core i7 9700K, Radeon RX 5700 XT, 16 GB DDR4-3200) requires low graphics settings and upscaling to achieve playable frame rates. Outdoor environments push the minimum spec system to its limits, resulting in frequent stutters and inconsistent performance.

Comparisons with previous Borderlands games highlight a significant performance leap required for Borderlands 4, suggesting that older hardware may struggle to deliver a smooth experience.

Gearbox is aware of the issues, with negative user reviews on Steam citing performance woes. While a recent patch addressed some crash-to-desktop issues, larger improvements may require further updates. Gamers experiencing significant performance problems may need to consider upgrading their hardware to achieve a smoother experience.

“It’s a big, bold, new, seamless world, and I’m sorry to say that older hardware may not provide buttery smooth performance for the latest gen AAA games, as has always been the case since the dawn of PC gaming,” said Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford before launch.

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