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Borderlands 4 Faces Technical Woes Amidst Loot Frenzy

9/18/2025

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Borderlands 4 has encountered major technical issues, resulting in "infinite damage" scenarios for players.
In its first week, players defeated bosses 55 million times, prompting Gearbox to release the Break Free Pack with various loot items.
Players have looted over 764 million items, including 1.5 million from outhouses.
Gearbox's Shift Codes, shared by CEO Randy Pitchford, offer keys for premium loot, redeemable within 48 hours.
Despite selling two million copies quickly, the game faces optimization challenges that could impact future sales.

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Story summary

Borderlands 4 has encountered major technical issues, resulting in "infinite damage" scenarios for players.
In its first week, players defeated bosses 55 million times, prompting Gearbox to release the Break Free Pack with various loot items.
Players have looted over 764 million items, including 1.5 million from outhouses.
Gearbox's Shift Codes, shared by CEO Randy Pitchford, offer keys for premium loot, redeemable within 48 hours.
Despite selling two million copies quickly, the game faces optimization challenges that could impact future sales.