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gaming6 days ago•23 min saved

Borderlands 4 Gets Pearlescent Loot With Legend of the Stone Demon DLC

Borderlands 4's Legend of the Stone Demon DLC (Bounty Pack 2) adds a Kairos-based story mission with three mini-bosses and a final boss, plus Pearlescent loot across the game—including a Vault Card with 24 cosmetics and four re-rollable gear items, along with new Vault Hunter skins, a vehicle skin, and a Drone skin. Pearlescent loot isn’t gated to Bounty Pack 2 owners and will appear in other content and a future world event; the premium add-on launches February 26, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (the first Bounty Pack was free).

via Restart.run|

#borderlands-4 #bounty-pack-2 #gaming

gaming23 days ago•2 min saved

Take-Two Pauses Switch 2 Version of Borderlands 4, Shifts Focus to Post-Launch Content

Take-Two says the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 is on pause as the publisher focuses on quality post-launch updates and ongoing optimization, while continuing collaboration with Nintendo. The pause follows the Switch 2 reveal and a delayed launch, with other Switch 2 titles like PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26 planned; GTA VI remains targeted for 2026.

via theverge.com|

#borderlands-4 #gaming #gearbox

gaming27 days ago•4 min saved

Borderlands 4's 2026 Update Boosts Loot, Adds Roadmap, But Questions Loom About Its Future

Gearbox's first major 2026 update for Borderlands 4 boosts loot drops via higher UVHM difficulty, reworks Harlowe's Zero-Point, and adds a photo mode, while a revamped roadmap outlines a Pearlescent gear update, a second Bounty Pack, and the Mad Ellie story DLC. Despite these improvements, the piece remains concerned about the game’s live-service momentum and long-term viability.

via PCGamesN|

#borderlands-4 #gaming #gearbox

news27 days ago•14 min saved

Borderlands 4 Trains the Loot Train for 2026 with Cross-Saves, Level Boosts and New Loot

Borderlands 4’s January 29 update adds a new photo mode, while Gearbox’s 2026 roadmap outlines major free updates: Pearlescents arrive with the March expansion Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, along with a new Vault Hunter (C4SH). The plan also includes level-cap increases, cross-platform saves, shared world progression, more free events, and expanded endgame content (a new raid boss and a Takedown) through 2026, though no exact dates are given and timing remains to be seen.

via Kotaku|

#borderlands-4 #cross-platform-saves #endgame-content

game-diary1 month ago•15 min saved

Loot Capsules Turn Borderlands 4 Into A Tedious Fetch Quest

Kotaku's Zack Zwiezen vents about Borderlands 4's loot capsules, arguing the mechanic forces you to walk long distances carrying pods instead of letting you use mobility tools, often triggering tedious backtracking with Claptrap narrating each pickup; rewards are usually junk, but the rest of the game remains enjoyable.

via Kotaku|

#borderlands-4 #claptrap #game-diary

business3 months ago•1 min saved

Take-Two Attributes Borderlands 4's Soft Sales to PC Performance Issues

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick attributed Borderlands 4's softer-than-expected sales to challenges with its problematic PC release, despite Gearbox's claims of a nearly optimal launch, and expects future improvements to boost sales.

via Eurogamer|

#borderlands-4 #business #gearbox

gaming4 months ago•3 min saved

Borderlands 4's Steam Player Drop and Discount Trends

Borderlands 4 experienced an 85% drop in Steam players one month after launch, dropping from over 300,000 peak players to around 33,000, a common trend for live-service games. Despite the decline, the game still maintains a significant player base, and Gearbox plans to improve endgame content and loot rewards to boost engagement.

via The Game Post|

#borderlands-4 #endgame-content #game-decline

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Gearbox CEO Highlights the Brain-Boosting Power of Loot in Borderlands 4

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford humorously admits 'We suck' following Borderlands 4's launch, highlighting the company's ongoing efforts to entertain a global audience and improve their game development over nearly 20 years, despite strong sales of previous titles and a lack of significant competition in the looter-shooter genre.

via GameSpot|

#borderlands-4 #game-development #gearbox

gaming5 months ago•1 min saved

Borderlands 4 Announces New Vault Hunter and DLC for 2026

Borderlands 4 will introduce a new vault hunter named C4sh in early 2026 as part of the first story pack DLC, which also features a new story called Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned. The game has received a patch to improve stability and performance, with additional updates planned, while the upcoming Switch 2 port has been delayed indefinitely.

via GameSpot|

#borderlands-4 #c4sh #dlc

gaming5 months ago•1 min saved

Borderlands 4 Announces New Vault Hunter and DLC Plans for 2026

Gearbox announced the first paid DLC for Borderlands 4, featuring a new character C4SH and a story pack called Mad Ellie, set for Q1 2026. Despite showcasing future content, the game faces ongoing technical issues on PC and delays for Switch 2, with Gearbox recommending refunds for unhappy players, though those with stable performance enjoy the game.

via Eurogamer|

#borderlands-4 #c4sh #dlc

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

Borderlands 4 Players Exploit Glitches to Skip Content and Speedrun

A new bug in Borderlands 4 allows players to use the legendary Noisy Cricket gun to perform a 'super jump' across the map, which Gearbox is currently monitoring but not planning to fix unless it causes technical issues, as it offers a fun exploit for players and speedrunners.

via Kotaku|

#borderlands-4 #cricket-jumping #gaming

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Borderlands 4 Performance Issues and Developer Responses

Borderlands 4 faces significant performance decline on consoles over time, with players experiencing drops in frame rate after about 30 minutes of gameplay. The recommended workaround is to restart the game, which temporarily restores performance, but a permanent fix is awaited from Gearbox through upcoming patches.

via Forbes|

#borderlands-4 #console-performance #gearbox

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Delay in Borderlands 4 Release Sparks Fan Anticipation

Borderlands 4, released six years after its predecessor, reflects longer development times in the gaming industry due to technological advances, studio challenges, and investor pressures, but has been well-received, highlighting the complex balance between quality and release timing.

via BBC|

#borderlands-4 #game-delays #gearbox

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Borderlands 4 Performance Tips and System Requirements for PC Gamers

Borderlands 4's launch on Steam faced performance issues leading to negative reviews, prompting Gearbox to recommend players keep playing for 15 minutes after changing settings to accurately assess performance improvements, and to optimize graphics with Nvidia tools. Despite a Day 1 patch, older hardware may still struggle, and the game’s success could be impacted by early negative feedback.

via IGN|

#borderlands-4 #gearbox #optimization

gaming5 months ago•13 min saved

How an Art-Style Change Revived Borderlands 1

The article details how Gearbox Software radically changed the art style of Borderlands 1 from a grounded, realistic look to a bold, comic-book style just before its alpha release, a decision that was risky but ultimately pivotal in defining the franchise's iconic visual identity and success.

via Game Informer|

#art-style #borderlands #game-development