Borderlands 4 has arrived, and while excitement surrounds its launch, there are rising complaints concerning its performance. Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, responded to these issues over social media, suggesting that the game is created for more modern hardware. He controversially stated:

“Borderlands 4 is a premium game made for premium gamers. Just as Borderlands 4 cannot run on a PlayStation 4, it cannot be expected to run on too-old PC hardware.”

This remark has drawn significant criticism, with many in the gaming community expressing concern over performance issues on various setups.

Pitchford’s statements, including his advice on adjusting settings for better performance, do not seem to have eased the backlash from players, who find the game struggling on mid-range hardware. For those experiencing difficulties, Pitchford suggests readily utilizing Steam’s refund feature rather than enduring a subpar gaming experience.

As the gaming landscape evolves, players are left questioning whether they can adapt their systems or if the new title simply demands too much from existing hardware.