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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8 CPU Cores for processor. Requires 8 GB VRAM for graphics. SSD storage required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD storage required

Borderlands 4

Overhyped
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Released September 11, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
51/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 59 % · 80,929 reviews (« Mixed »)
Critics' score : 82/100 (70 OpenCritic reviews) · critics are more convinced than players (-31)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 52% positive vs 61% overall (1,247 recent reviews)
99,99€ 49,99€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Veteran vault hunters are finding the familiar combat loop keeps them hooked long-term, even as technical instability hampers the experience. While the game holds a mixed 59% global rating, long-term players show a higher 61% approval rate after investing over 25 hours.

What it's about: Borderlands 4 est un tireur-pilleur complètement chaotique avec des milliards d’armes, des ennemis mortels et des actions co-op intenses. Incarnez un des 4 nouveaux Chasseurs de l’Arche coriaces pour fuir une planète dangereuse.

In-game

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« Le jeu est excellent, mais il faut un gros CPU. La compilation des shaders provoque des stutters, ce qui rend l’expérience assez mitigé. »
👍 anonymous review · 143 h played
« Bon jeu mal optimiser au début mais après avoir tout mis correctement c'est un bonheur , bonne histoire ,bon méchant , un très bon Borderlands »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played
« Borderlands is always fun. not the best episode but it still worth playing »
👍 anonymous review · 96 h played
« le niveaux est important tres important »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played
« vraiment fun malgré un manque de contenu et de diversité »
👍 anonymous review · 265 h played
« très bon jeu en coop à faire entre pote »
👍 anonymous review · 102 h played
« Poor optimization once again. CEO is blaming the customer. Don't support game devs with their heads in the sand. »
👎 anonymous review · 33 h played3611053629
« Terrible optimization. Another Unreal Engine 5 casualty. Not worth buying in its current state unless you have a NASA PC. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2051581413
« Love how modern day games cant be bothered to be optimized anymore, and they still want 70$ »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played3581484330
« Terrible, terrible performance. Worst I've ever seen. Turned it down to Low graphics presents and couldn't hit 60 FPS, even with FSR upscaling on my RX 6900 XT. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played13750134
« They decided that selling singular missions as dlcs is a good post-launch model. I am so completely done with this franchise. Randy, time to retire, nobody likes you. »
👎 anonymous review · 220 h played8502316956
« Malgré les reviews pour l'instant je trouve le jeu vrm sympa ps je suis pas un bot »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

In players' words

« Le jeu est excellent, mais il faut un gros CPU. La compilation des shaders provoque des stutters, ce qui rend l’expérience assez mitigé. »
👍 anonymous review · 143 h played
« Poor optimization once again. CEO is blaming the customer. Don't support game devs with their heads in the sand. »
👎 anonymous review · 33 h played3611053629
« Bon jeu mal optimiser au début mais après avoir tout mis correctement c'est un bonheur , bonne histoire ,bon méchant , un très bon Borderlands »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played
« Terrible optimization. Another Unreal Engine 5 casualty. Not worth buying in its current state unless you have a NASA PC. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2051581413
« Borderlands is always fun. not the best episode but it still worth playing »
👍 anonymous review · 96 h played
« Love how modern day games cant be bothered to be optimized anymore, and they still want 70$ »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played3581484330
« le niveaux est important tres important »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played
« Terrible, terrible performance. Worst I've ever seen. Turned it down to Low graphics presents and couldn't hit 60 FPS, even with FSR upscaling on my RX 6900 XT. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played13750134
« vraiment fun malgré un manque de contenu et de diversité »
👍 anonymous review · 265 h played
« They decided that selling singular missions as dlcs is a good post-launch model. I am so completely done with this franchise. Randy, time to retire, nobody likes you. »
👎 anonymous review · 220 h played8502316956
« très bon jeu en coop à faire entre pote »
👍 anonymous review · 102 h played
« Malgré les reviews pour l'instant je trouve le jeu vrm sympa ps je suis pas un bot »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
60 % pos · n=97
Performance
17 % pos · n=83
Content / longevity
29 % pos · n=35
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=30
Story / writing
52 % pos · n=27
Graphics / art
37 % pos · n=19
Value for money
23 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Multiplayer
40 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9758633
Performance83141554
Content / longevity3510223
Stability / bugs300030
Story / writing2714112
Graphics / art197111
Value for money13337
Interface / UX8206
Multiplayer5203
Audio / music3102

Warning signs flagged by players

Most recurring negative themes in reviews (automatic detection):

⚠️ Stutter / performance · 5% of reviews

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 23 h.

<2h
3 % (n=30)
2-10h
46 % (n=81)
10-25h
49 % (n=96)
>25h
61 % (n=193)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+46 pts) — updates have won players over
Sep 2025 : 4% positive4SepMay 2026 : 46% positive46MayJun 2026 : 34% positive34JunJul 2026 : 50% positive50Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€29.74€41.11€52.49€63.86€75.242026€34.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 16, 2025 · All-time low: €34.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE GrabbaBinBallin 25 viewers · EN — BL4 NOMICLIVE VaporwaveAxolotl 22 viewers · EN — I'D LIKE TO RETURN MY CLAPTRAP!!! | They said no refunds | !adddeath !bark !fish !clip | 18+LIVE LaidbackGamiing 17 viewers · EN — 🍕 ANYBODY ELSE MISS LAN PARTY'S ? 🍕 | 💥 FPS FRIDAYS 💥│💜 LurkerFriendly 💙 │ Stream #258 │ #LBZ !comfyLIVE Asakrio 15 viewers · EN — Why didn't the bicycle drink alcohol? It couldn't handle bars! More Borderlands 4 with @vanillevt an

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h32

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Strengths

  • The core combat loop remains the primary draw, with 58 positive mentions out of 97 regarding gameplay.
  • Engagement scales with playtime, as those surpassing 25 hours report a 61% positive satisfaction rate compared to the 51% post-release average.
  • The narrative tone resonates with a portion of the fanbase, garnering 14 positive mentions out of 27.

Weaknesses

  • Technical performance is a significant barrier, cited in 54 negative mentions out of 83.
  • Persistent software stability is a major pain point, with 30 negative mentions specifically highlighting recurring bugs.
  • New content offerings failed to impress, resulting in 23 negative mentions out of 35.

Who is it for?

This title is intended for dedicated series veterans who prioritize the established Borderlands combat mechanics over technical polish. It is less suited for players seeking a stable, bug-free launch experience.

Is Borderlands 4 worth it in 2026?

Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 59% of 80,929 Steam reviews are positive (player score 51/100). Most-praised strength: The core combat loop remains the primary draw. Main point of caution: stutter / performance. Current price: 49,99€ (50% off).

Verdict

Borderlands 4 delivers the expected chaotic action that core fans enjoy, yet it is currently stifled by widespread optimization issues. Until performance and stability patches arrive, the experience remains a divisive proposition for the community.

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