""The critical acclaim [for Borderlands 4] was superb, and we're really happy with the release," said Zelnick. "Equally, as you know, there were some challenges with the Steam release. [Developer] Gearbox has been addressing those challenges and will continue to do so. So, in terms of units sold out of the gate, the numbers were a little softer than we would have liked. In the fullness of time, we think it's going to do great.""
"It's true that some PC players review bombed Borderlands 4 on Steam about its performance and optimization issues. In response, Gearbox Studios CEO Randy Pitchford openly challenged players' negative reviews and remained defiant about it days later. Pitchford also shared a number of tips for better performance on PC and consoles. However, the PC sales figures may not tell the whole story."
Borderlands 4 fell short of initial sales expectations despite delivering the franchise's largest launch and ranking as the third-highest selling game of 2025. Optimization and performance problems with the PC port depressed early sales and triggered negative Steam reviews. The developer has been addressing optimization issues and provided performance tips, while some players review-bombed the Steam page. PlayStation download rankings in North America showed a drop from third to fourteenth, suggesting dissatisfaction beyond PC users and PS5 optimization problems. The first paid DLC is due later this month, and the Switch 2 version remains indefinitely delayed.
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