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Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, deadly enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.

58%
Mixed
DeveloperGearbox Software
Publisher2K
Release DateSep 11, 2025
$69.99
Peak Players302.4K
Metacritic81
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Borderlands 4 delivers the series' signature looter-shooter combat and improved writing, but it is currently overshadowed by severe optimization issues and technical bugs. While long-time fans appreciate the refined gameplay mechanics, the shift to an open-world format and misleading Steam Deck verification have resulted in an overwhelmingly negative reception.

Pros

  • Refined looter-shooter combat and gameplay mechanics that build upon the strengths of previous entries.85%
  • Improved writing and narrative quality compared to Borderlands 3.75%
  • High-quality visual presentation and aesthetics that look fantastic on capable hardware.65%
  • Satisfying single-player experience with a vast amount of loot to collect.70%

Cons

  • Severe optimization issues and poor performance across various PC configurations.95%
  • Misleading Steam Deck verification status with many players reporting the game is unplayable on the device.90%
  • The new open-world format feels poorly suited to the traditional Borderlands formula.70%
  • Critical technical bugs, including reports of save files and characters being deleted.60%
  • High price point relative to the perceived value and technical state at launch.75%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is falsely advertised as Steam Deck Verified according to numerous user reports.
  • The main story is described as being surprisingly short for a mainline entry.
  • Questionable design choices make starting new characters feel like a chore, impacting replayability.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 27, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.0K
Peak · last 90 days
10.4K
All-time peak
302.4K

Price

Current price
$69.99
Lowest tracked
$34.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
43%
All-time positive
58%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews83.0K
Positive: 48.4K (58%)Negative: 34.5K (42%)

0%

Reviews from Steam Deck

99%

Dev Response Rate

66h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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