Borderlands 4 PC features and final system requirements revealed in new blog post

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2K and Gearbox Software have unveiled the key specifications for the upcoming release of Borderlands 4 on PC, along with the final system requirements, as we gear up for its launch within the next few days.

The latest blog post on Steam delves into details about the upscaling tech, visual settings, and necessary system specifications for the PC iteration of Borderlands 4.

The release time of Borderlands 4 varies by platform and region, as outlined in the chart provided. For more information on the various editions available for all platforms, you can check out this link. Additionally, details about post-launch support plans are available here.

On September 12, Borderlands 4 is set to debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and personal computers via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will make its appearance for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3.

You can find the Borderlands 4 PC features and more from Gearbox Software and 2K below:

For those Borderlanders aiming to cause chaos on Kairos using PC, ensure that your system is ready for the challenges of Borderlands 4. The perfect hardware setup will allow you to gather loot, shoot, and speed along on your Digirunner, all while appreciating the lethal splendor of this massive world.

To ensure you can fully enjoy the breathtaking vistas of Kairos and battle the Timekeeper at your desired level of graphics quality, here is a summary of the hardware requirements for running the game on different computer configurations.

Borderlands 4 Minimum PC specs:

These Minimum PC specs can run Borderlands 4 with solid performance on older PC hardware.

Minimum PC Hardware requirements:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

  • Requires SSD

  • OS: Windows 10 / 11

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Memory: 16 GB RAM

  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580

  • Requires 8 CPU Cores for processor and 8 GB VRAM for graphics. 

  • Storage: 100 GB available space

Borderlands 4 Recommended PC specs:

The suggested computer specifications for Borderlands 4 offer a well-balanced blend of smooth gameplay and visual detail, ensuring the desired gaming experience.

Recommended PC Hardware requirements:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

  • Requires SSD

  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Memory: 32 GB RAM

  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580

  • Storage: 100 GB available space

Borderlands 4 PC graphics settings:

Here are the exact Visuals settings you’ll be able to fine-tune on PC to best suit your machine:

  • Basic

    • General:

      • Display Mode: Fullscreen, Windowed Fullscreen, Windowed

      • Resolution (Varies by setup)

      • Display Stats: None, FPS, All

      • Limit Frame Rate: Off, On

        • Custom FPS Limit (Varies by setup)

      • Vertical Sync: Off, On

      • Field of View (ultrawide monitors supported)

      • Vehicle Field of View (ultrawide monitors supported)

  • Advanced:

    • General:

      • Graphics Preset: Low, Medium, High, Very High, Badass

      • Anti-Aliasing: Disabled, Enabled

    • Resolution Scaling

      • Uscaling Method: Disabled, DLSS, FSR, TSR, XeSS

      • Upscaling Quality: Ultra Performance, Performance, Balanced, Quality, Full Resolution

      • Spatial Upscaling Quality: Performance, Balanced, Quality, Ultra Quality, Disabled

      • Scene Capture Quality: Low, High, Full Resolution

      • Frame Generation: Off, On

      • NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Off, On, Boost

    • Environment:

      • HLOD Loading Range: Near, Medium, Far

      • Geometry Quality: Low, Medium, High

      • Texture Quality: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Textures Streaming Speed: Medium, High, Very High

      • Anisotropic Filtering Quality: Off, x1, x2, x4, x8, x16

      • Foliage Density: Off, Very Low, Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Volumetric Fog: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Volumetric Cloud: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Shadow Quality: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Directional Shadow Quality: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Volumetric Cloud Shadows: Disabled, Enabled

      • Lighting Quality: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Reflections Quality: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Shading Quality: Low, Medium, High

    • Post-Processing:

      • Post-Process Quality: Low, Medium, High, Very High

      • Motion Blur Amount

      • Motion Blur Quality: Off, Low, Medium, High, Very High

Borderlands 4 accessibility features:

To ensure that every Vault Hunter can enjoy an uninhibited experience of action-packed looting and shooting, Borderlands 4 features a dedicated Accessibility menu offering the following options:

  • Basic

    • Subtitles:

      • Show Subtitles: Off, On

      • Subtitle Text Size: Normal, Large, Extra Large

      • Force Bold Text: Off, On

      • Subtitle Color: White, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Light Blue, Green

      • Subtitle Background: Off, On

      • Subtitle Background Opacity: Off, Low, Medium, High, Full

    • Speaker Identity:

      • Toggle Speaker Identify: Off, On

      • Speaker Identify Color: White, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Light Blue, Green

  • Audio & Visuals:

    • General:

      • Menu Text Scaling: Off, Size 1, Size 2

      • Damage Numbers: Off, On

    • Audio:

      • Force Mono (converts all game audio to mono): Off, On

      • Custom Blend: Bass Reduction (Vestibular), Easing Ear Strain, Alleviating Hyperacusis, Mitigating Misophonia, Enhancing Sensory Comfort, General Tinnitus Alleviation, Targeted Tinnitus Relief, 80 Hz Notch Filter

        This new name still conveys the same features but in a more natural and easy-to-understand way. The combination of these settings aims to improve overall listening comfort for individuals who may experience conditions like tinnitus, hyperacusis, or misophonia, while providing relief from ear fatigue and enhancing sensory comfort.

    • Colors:

      • Color Preset (accessibility settings for different types of color vision deficiency):

        • Default

        • Green/Red (recommended for those that experience Deuteranopia)

        • Red/Green (recommended for those that experience Protanopia)

        • Blue/Yellow (may help those that experience Tritanopia)

      • High Contract HUD: Off, On

      • High Contrast Reticle: Off, On

      • Friendly Reticle Color: Green, White/Blue, Red, Blue, Orange, Purple

      • Enemy Reticle Color: Green, White/Blue, Red, Blue, Orange, Purple

      • Neutral Reticle Color: Green, White/Blue, Red, Blue, Orange, Purple

  • Gameplay:

    • General:

      • Map Zoom Speed (Adjust how quickly the Map zooms in and out)

      • Enable Vibration: Off, On

      • Enable Adaptive Triggers: Off, On

      • Screen Shake Intensity

    • Movement:

      • Toggle Crouch: Off, On

      • Toggle Sprint: Off, On

      • Enable Dash: Off, On

      • Camera Head-bob

      • Grapple View Tilt: Off, On

      • Mantle with Forward: Off, On

 

Apart from what was previously mentioned, Borderlands 4 additionally provides several adjustments designed to enhance the game’s accessibility for various players.

  • Difficulty (set when creating a new character, scales individually in co-op parties):

    • Easy: “Looking for a story.” Reduced damage, Elemental Affinities matter less

    • Normal: “Looking for a balanced experience.”

    • Seeking out tougher battles for greater rewards. Enhanced vulnerability, increased cash earnings, and improved quality of loot, with elemental affinities playing a more significant role.

  • In this game, it automatically saves at certain points and crucial instances, and also when you decide to exit through the pause menu.

  • Full keyboard and controller remapping 

  • Audio:

    • Main Volume Controls: 

      • Master Volume

      • Music Volume

      • Sound Effects Volume

      • Dialog Volume 

    • Main Audio Settings:

      • Audio Preset: 

        • Hi Fi, Balanced, Compressed, Quiet Time, Colorful Realism, Voice Focus

    • The trim options enable you to adjust the sound effects categories, although they don’t let you fully mute them. You can combine these settings with the primary volume controls for a customized audio experience.

      • Menu Music Volume

      • Game Music Volume

      • Cinematic Music Volume

      • Boss Music Trim

    • Sound Effects: 

      • Player Weapons Trim

      • Explosions Trim

      • User Interface Trim

      • Outgoing Damage Trim

      • Incoming Damage Trim 

    • Mute Hit Marker: Off, On

    • Dialog:

      • Player Voice Volume

      • Player Efforts Trim

      • Player Callouts Trim

      • Player Idle Lines Trim

      • Combat Voice Volume

      • Claptrap?

 

You can still get a head start by pre-ordering the game before it releases for PC. For launch times in your area, take a look at the Borderlands 4 Global Launch Times article. Once you’ve secured your copy, explore the character pages for Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe to begin planning your optimal builds based on their Action Skills and skill trees. Additionally, make sure to catch up on Borderlands 4 news from PAX West 2025, including details about endgame content, our post-launch plans, and the additional loot added to the Gilded Glory Pack* pre-purchase bonus!

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2025-09-10 11:41