Islamabad, June 18, 2025: Gearbox’s long-running Borderlands series is taking a major leap with the release of Borderlands 4, set for launch on September 12. This time, players will step into a full open-world experience—far beyond the limited zones of earlier titles. The studio is also shifting to Unreal Engine 5, raising both excitement and concern over system demands, especially for PC users.
Ahead of its release, the official system requirements have now been shared, giving players a clear idea of what to expect.
Borderlands 4 PC System Requirements
| Header Cell – Column 0 | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS: | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | Windows 10 / Windows 11 |
| Processor: | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory: | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics: | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| Storage: | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
| Additional Notes: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8 CPU Cores for processor. Requires 8 GB VRAM for graphics. SSD storage required | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8+ CPU Cores for processor. Requires 12+ GB VRAM for graphics. SSD storage required |
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Though not the most demanding setup compared to some recent UE5 titles, Borderlands 4 still calls for serious horsepower. A modern graphics card and a solid-state drive are essential. Without an SSD, players might face long load times and lag during gameplay.
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The game will be particularly tough on older systems, but don’t lose hope if your specs are just below the mark. With solid optimization, performance may still be smooth.
With the countdown now underway, fans are eager to see how this next chapter delivers—both in scale and performance.
