‘Borderlands 4’ Debuts at Game Spom 2025, Faces Optimization Concerns
Gwangju, South Korea – September 20, 2025 – Gearbox Software showcased ‘Borderlands 4’ at the Game spom 2025 exhibition, revealing the latest installment in the popular looter-shooter franchise. While the game is anticipated to be a strong entry in the genre and benefit from upcoming hardware like the Nintendo Switch 2 and planned DLC expansions, its launch has been shadowed by notable performance optimization issues on PC.
despite utilizing a cartoon rendering style similar to ‘Borderlands 3’ and ‘Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands,’ ‘Borderlands 4’ demands substantially higher system specifications. The recommended graphics card is the RTX 3080, and reports indicate gameplay is being disrupted at 4K resolution even on high-end systems equipped with RTX 4090 or 5090 graphics cards. A patch released shortly after launch provided some advancement,but the game remains challenging to run smoothly without top-tier PC hardware.
Adding to the controversy, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has drawn criticism for his responses to player complaints regarding optimization. Pitchford reportedly suggested on social media that “premium games are for premium gamers” and advised those with insufficient hardware to seek refunds, a stance considered dismissive by many fans. this approach contrasts sharply with the customer-focused practices more commonly seen in Korean game companies.
Despite these challenges, ‘Borderlands 4’ is expected to deliver a compelling experience for fans of the looter-shooter genre. The game’s future roadmap includes content expansions via DLC and potential compatibility with the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release in October.
