Borderlands 4 Confirms Reasonable PC Requirements
Gearbox Software has officially launched pre-orders for Borderlands 4, and with it comes a sigh of relief for fans. After weeks of speculation—fueled by company president Randy Pitchford's cagey remarks, players now know the game won’t carry the dreaded $80 price tag. Instead, it sticks to the more standard $69.99 for its base edition, while Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions climb to $99.99 and $129.99, respectively.
More importantly for PC players, Gearbox has shared the full system requirements via the game’s listings on both Steam and Epic Games Store, and the results are surprisingly tame considering the game runs on Unreal Engine 5.
Borderlands 4 PC Requirements
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OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM: 8 GB
Storage: 100 GB SSD required
Additional: Requires 8-core processor
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OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
RAM: 32 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM: 12+ GB
Storage: 100 GB SSD required
Additional: 8+ CPU cores
For a modern AAA game built in Unreal Engine 5 with vast open-world ambitions, these requirements are fair and achievable, especially for players with setups from the past three to four years. Borderlands 4 is reported to feature the largest and most seamless map in the series’ history, offering true “what-you-see-is-what-you-can-reach” exploration.
Gameplay and Features
Borderlands 4 doesn’t just aim to be bigger, it aims to be faster and more fluid. Movement has been greatly expanded with:
Double jumps
Gliding
Dodging
Grappling mechanics
Multiplayer also continues to be central to the experience. The game supports drop-in/drop-out co-op, with crossplay enabled across all major platforms. Just note: you’ll need a SHiFT Account to join friends on other systems.
Release Date & Platform Details
With Launch Date set to September 12, 2025 including the Platforms PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Later on Nintendo Switch 2
While the PC version is ready to shine at launch, Switch 2 users will need to wait a bit longer, likely due to optimization challenges tied to the new hardware.
A Word on Pricing and Digital Games
Although Borderlands 4 avoids the $80 price ceiling for now, it’s part of a growing trend in the digital market where game prices are creeping upward particularly for Deluxe editions. With Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions breaching $100, many gamers might want to wait for seasonal or holiday discounts. Digital prices rarely drop in the first few months, but sales eventually come around, and the base game still delivers the core experience.
What do you think about Borderlands 4’s system requirements and pricing? Are you pre-ordering or waiting for a discount?
