Borderlands 4: What You Need to Know Before Launch
The next chapter in Gearbox’s looter-shooter franchise, Borderlands 4, is set to release worldwide on September 12. With the launch around the corner, the studio has published a comprehensive breakdown of the game’s PC requirements, graphics options, and accessibility settings.
From minimum specs designed to keep older systems running smoothly to high-end recommendations for those chasing peak performance, here’s everything you need to know to prepare your rig for Pandora’s next mayhem-filled adventure.
Borderlands 4 PC Requirements
Minimum Specs: Solid Performance on Older PCs
Gearbox notes that these specifications should ensure stable performance, though at reduced visual fidelity.
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- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB VRAM)
- Storage: 100 GB SSD required
- Additional: 8 CPU cores minimum
Recommended Specs: The “Intended Experience”
For those looking to experience Borderlands 4 as Gearbox intended — with high graphical detail and smooth framerates — here are the recommended specs:
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580
- Storage: 100 GB SSD required
Graphics Settings and Options
Basic Settings
Players can expect the usual level of flexibility in display options, including:
- Display Mode: Fullscreen, Windowed, Borderless
- Frame Rate Limiting and Custom FPS cap
- V-Sync toggles
- Adjustable Field of View (with ultrawide support)
Advanced Graphics
Borderlands 4 includes multiple presets, from Low to Badass, alongside modern upscaling methods such as DLSS, FSR, TSR, and XeSS. Key adjustable options include:
- Anti-Aliasing
- Resolution and Spatial Upscaling Quality
- Frame Generation (On/Off)
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency
Environment and Post-Processing
Visual depth can be fine-tuned with detailed sliders for:
- Geometry and Texture Quality (up to Very High)
- Foliage Density, Volumetric Fog, and Clouds
- Shadow and Lighting Quality
- Motion Blur, Post-Process Quality, and Reticle customization
Accessibility Features
Gearbox has expanded accessibility in Borderlands 4, making the game more adaptable for a wide range of players.
Subtitles and Visual Aids
- Subtitles with customizable size, color, and background opacity
- Speaker identity toggles with color-coded differentiation
- High Contrast HUD and Reticle options
Audio Options
The game introduces several presets tailored for players with auditory sensitivities, such as:
- Bass Reduction (Vestibular)
- Hyperacusis Relief
- Misophonia Relief
- Tinnitus Relief (General and Targeted)
Individual volume trims cover music, sound effects, dialogue, explosions, and even Claptrap’s voice — giving players full control of the game’s soundscape.
Gameplay Adjustments
- Difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard) with scaling for co-op sessions
- Autosave system tied to checkpoints and quit states
- Controller and keyboard remapping
- Customizable screen shake, vibration, adaptive triggers, and head-bob settings
These settings are designed to ensure that Borderlands 4 can be tuned for comfort without sacrificing its fast-paced gameplay.
Why This Matters for PC Players
Borderlands has always been about chaotic action and wild experimentation. By offering robust customization for graphics and accessibility, Gearbox is ensuring that both newcomers and veterans can tailor their experience to fit their hardware and preferences.
With launch only days away, now’s the time for players to double-check whether their PC is ready to handle the mayhem. Whether you’re running a mid-tier rig or pushing top-of-the-line hardware, Borderlands 4 promises to deliver the most technically polished entry in the franchise yet.
