Borderlands 4 Launch Faces Major Issues Amid Fan Outcry

LOS ANGELES, CA — The highly anticipated release of Borderlands 4 on September 12, 2025, has been marred by significant performance issues across PC and console platforms. Fans of the looter shooter franchise, expecting another wild adventure on the planet of Kairos, are left frustrated as many encounter frustrating bugs and glitches.

Players have taken to social media to express their disappointment, reporting frequent crashes and performance problems. A PlayStation 5 user noted that the game became increasingly prone to bugs the longer they played, especially on the PlayStation 5 Pro console. Similarly, PC gamers have reported stuttering performance and loss of game progress, contributing to a sense of discontentment among players.

Though game launches can often come with bugs, the expectation from fans is that full-price games should be playable upon release. Many feel that the existing issues should not be overlooked, especially since players invest significant money in gaming experiences. This is a repeated concern in the gaming community, with references made to other titles like Cyberpunk 2077 that also struggled during their launches.

In an official statement, developer Gearbox Software acknowledged the issues and promised updates. However, players are voicing their frustrations, suggesting that more time should have been taken in development to ensure a stable release. Comments on the company’s approach have included calls for improved practices moving forward.

As Borderlands 4 continues to face these hurdles, there is a growing demand from the gaming community for developers to ensure that future titles meet a higher standard upon launch. Gamers want to enjoy their experiences without having to wait weeks for fixes after spending their hard-earned cash on a new game.

Gearbox has stated that it is prioritizing fixes and updates, particularly for the acknowledged problems on the PC platform. Until then, players on all systems may have to endure the current performance issues, contributing to skepticism about future game launches.