Borderlands 4 Sees Significant Performance Improvements

Borderlands 4 quickly lost 96% of its player count within two months of launch despite largely positive critic reviews. However, recent updates have brought substantial improvements to the game’s performance on PC.

Since its launch in Fall 2025, Borderlands 4’s PC performance has significantly improved. According to Gearbox, the average FPS has jumped by roughly 20% between Version 1.0.2 and Version 1.5.

At minimum specifications, average framerates have climbed from 37.32 FPS to 52.79 FPS. On an RTX 4090, average framerates increased from 54.96 FPS to 78.43 FPS.

Moreover, game crashes have fallen to just 0.38% of all sessions, which is half of what it was in December. The proportion of players experiencing crashes dropped from 17% to 9.35%.

The developers have improved how graphics drivers detect new materials for special effects and weapons. This enhancement has contributed to a more stable gaming experience.

As one source noted, “Borderlands 4 is in a different place than when it came out, and that’s for the best for PC players.” The commitment to ongoing refinements is evident, with developers ensuring that players can adjust their gaming experience according to personal preferences.

With these updates, observers expect that the player base will gradually stabilize as more users return to the game, encouraged by the improved performance and reduced crash rates.

Overall, these enhancements reflect Gearbox’s dedication to addressing initial performance issues and improving player satisfaction.