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Gearbox CEO Faces Backlash Over $80 Borderlands 4 Comment

5/21/2025

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Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford ignited controversy by claiming that "real fans" of Borderlands 4 would manage to pay a possible $80 price tag. His remarks, made in response to a concerned fan, struck many as insensitive given the current economic climate. While the official price is still under wraps, whispers suggest it could surpass $70.

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Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford ignited controversy by claiming that "real fans" of Borderlands 4 would manage to pay a possible $80 price tag. His remarks, made in response to a concerned fan, struck many as insensitive given the current economic climate. While the official price is still under wraps, whispers suggest it could surpass $70.