Borderlands 4 Day One Patch Will Help Performance, But Don't Expect It To Run On Low-Spec Hardware
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Borderlands 4 Day One Patch Will Help Performance, But Don't Expect It To Run On Low-Spec Hardware
"The Day 1 patch does a lot! That said, the expectation for using a below min-spec machine should be that the game is unplayable. That the game runs at all on your system is a miracle. That you can get 55 - 60 fps out of heavy combat is actually incredible given how the engine and... - Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) September 6, 2025"
"However, there was some miscommunication. Duwe was not running the game at below minimum specifications, as 2K PR later verified. Furthermore, a failing power supply unit contributed to Duwe's technical issues. Eventually, Duwe updated the preview saying, "After working with 2K PR, I've worked out the majority of the worst graphical issues I was having.""
"If you are playing to return to Pandora on PC, you may want to make sure your hardware matches its minimum specifications."
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford said the day-one patch will significantly improve Borderlands 4 performance while warning that systems below the minimum specifications may be unplayable. Pitchford noted that achieving 55–60 fps in heavy combat on some systems is remarkable given the engine. A reported PC performance issue was later clarified: the affected system actually met minimum requirements, and a failing power supply contributed to the problems. After working with 2K PR, most of the worst graphical issues were resolved. Players planning to return to Pandora on PC should ensure their hardware meets the game's minimum specifications. Post-launch plans include DLC, free updates, and weekly events.
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