Borderlands 4 PC Requirements Revealed – Surprisingly Demanding
▼ Summary
– Borderlands 4’s PC system requirements are demanding, with recommended specs including an Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB RAM, and an RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT.
– Minimum specs allow for some flexibility, as the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (without ray tracing) and unlisted CPUs like the Ryzen 5 9600X may still work.
– Both minimum and recommended specs require a 64-bit processor, 8+ CPU cores, SSD storage, and 100GB of space, with VRAM ranging from 8-12GB.
– Gearbox announced post-launch content, including new Vault Hunters, storylines, and Bounty Packs, but the Super Deluxe Edition ($130) is required for full access.
– Borderlands 4 launches on September 12 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
Borderlands 4’s PC requirements have surfaced, revealing surprisingly demanding hardware needs that may catch some players off guard. While the game’s pricing dominated early discussions, the newly unveiled specs highlight just how much power Gearbox’s upcoming shooter will require. The details, now live on Steam, outline both recommended and minimum configurations—with some unexpected flexibility hidden beneath the surface.
For optimal performance, players will need a 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 system paired with either an Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor. The game demands 32GB of RAM and a high-end GPU like the NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, both packing at least 12GB of VRAM. Storage isn’t negotiable either, 100GB of SSD space is mandatory.
Those aiming for minimum settings can get by with slightly older hardware, including an Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 16GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700 XT. Interestingly, ray tracing isn’t a strict requirement, as the AMD option lacks support for the feature. Some flexibility exists with CPUs too, benchmarks suggest even an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X could handle the game despite not being officially listed.
Beyond hardware, Gearbox has detailed its post-launch roadmap, though accessing all content won’t come cheap. The $130 Super Deluxe Edition unlocks new Vault Hunters, while Bounty Packs, included in both Deluxe and Super Deluxe versions, promise fresh missions, areas, and boss fights. Whether these additions will be sold separately remains unclear.
Borderlands 4 arrives September 12 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2. With its hefty system demands and premium DLC structure, players may want to start budgeting, for both hardware and in-game content.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
