Borderlands 4 PC Launch Plagued by Performance Issues, Gearbox CEO Suggests Refunds
Breaking: Borderlands 4’s PC launch has been met with widespread criticism over performance issues, prompting Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford to advise players experiencing problems to seek refunds from Steam.The backlash follows a rocky release marked by stuttering,low framerates,and instability across a range of PC configurations.
The situation escalated as negative Steam reviews piled up, with players reporting critically important performance dips even on high-end hardware. Gearbox has released an update intended to improve stability, but patch notes have not been publicly disclosed. The developer has also advised players to wait at least 15 minutes after adjusting graphics settings to allow for shader recompilation before assessing performance changes – a suggestion some interpret as an attempt to mitigate immediate negative reactions.
This launch is notably damaging given the franchise’s history and the expectations surrounding the latest installment. Borderlands is known for its cooperative gameplay and loot-driven progression,but these core features are hampered by the current technical state of the PC version. Pitchford’s acknowledgement of the issues and suggestion of refunds represent a significant step back for the game’s initial reception.
Gearbox has attempted to provide resources to help players optimize their experience, posting a Nvidia Optimization guide on Steam. However, reports indicate mixed results from these adjustments. Despite these efforts,the core issue of widespread performance problems remains unresolved for many players.
For those still venturing into the game, IGN maintains an updated list of Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes, an interactive map of Kairos, and a character planner tool developed in collaboration with Maxroll.gg. Players can also find character choice guides on IGN, though experts reportedly disagree on the optimal selection.
