Borderlands 4 players are encountering an irritating issue with World Bosses that disappear if they move too far away. The game’s expansive world allows players to stumble upon these formidable foes during their adventures, promising valuable loot for those who succeed in defeating them. However, many players report that the bosses vanish into thin air just as they are about to secure victory.

Players have aired their grievances regarding a mechanic where Rift or World Boss encounters turn into a dome upon activation, locking them in combat. Should they leave this designated area, intentionally or unintentionally, the encounter ends abruptly and without options to retry. Clips shared on social media, like one from Reddit user full-mind76, illustrate how easy it is to accidentally step outside the fight zone and lose the boss that was just about to yield potentially great loot.

Despite a strong launch for Borderlands 4, players have hit upon several issues previously unnoticed, such as glitches affecting skill points and the ability to exploit the game mechanics in unusual ways. Furthermore, Randy Pitchford, the CEO of Gearbox, has faced criticism from the game’s community regarding technical problems while urging players to code their engines if unhappy.

One prominent suggestion from the community proposes that the game implement a 5-second warning or a solid dome that keeps players contained during world boss fights, allowing for a less frustrating experience overall.