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
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 97 | 58 | 6 | 33 |
| Performance | 83 | 14 | 15 | 54 |
| Content / longevity | 35 | 10 | 2 | 23 |
| Stability / bugs | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Story / writing | 27 | 14 | 1 | 12 |
| Graphics / art | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| Value for money | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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.
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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.
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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