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Borderlands 4: High Scores Amid Mixed Reviews and Glitches

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Borderlands 4 has an 84 Metacritic score, making it the second highest-rated in the series alongside the original.
Critics commend its loot, combat, and visuals but find the story and character depth lacking.
The game offers improved mechanics and a seamless open world, though it faces performance issues, particularly on PC.
A day-one patch aimed to fix these problems, but players still report crashes and lag.
Despite mixed reviews, it performs well in presales, appealing mainly to franchise fans for its gameplay.

History

Historical Context

The Borderlands franchise began with the release of the original game in October 2009, which combined first-person shooter mechanics with role-playing elements, selling over 2 million copies by the end of that year. The series has since expanded, leading to the upcoming Borderlands 4, set for September 2025, reflecting the franchise's lasting popularity despite mixed reviews of its narrative depth.

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Story summary

Borderlands 4 has an 84 Metacritic score, making it the second highest-rated in the series alongside the original.
Critics commend its loot, combat, and visuals but find the story and character depth lacking.
The game offers improved mechanics and a seamless open world, though it faces performance issues, particularly on PC.
A day-one patch aimed to fix these problems, but players still report crashes and lag.
Despite mixed reviews, it performs well in presales, appealing mainly to franchise fans for its gameplay.

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