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Borderlands 4 Faces Performance Issues; Patch in Development

9/22/2025

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Borderlands 4 encounters major performance issues on consoles, as reported by Digital Foundry.
Players experience frame rates dropping to 35 fps in 720p after about 30 minutes of play.
Frequent game restarts serve as the only temporary workaround, causing frustration during extended sessions.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford confirmed the issue and recommended restarts as a short-term solution.
A patch is in development to resolve these performance problems, yet the game remains enjoyable overall.

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Story summary

Borderlands 4 encounters major performance issues on consoles, as reported by Digital Foundry.
Players experience frame rates dropping to 35 fps in 720p after about 30 minutes of play.
Frequent game restarts serve as the only temporary workaround, causing frustration during extended sessions.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford confirmed the issue and recommended restarts as a short-term solution.
A patch is in development to resolve these performance problems, yet the game remains enjoyable overall.