Gearbox, in conjunction with 2K, has released comprehensive PC system requirements for Borderlands 4, including both minimum and recommended configurations. Additionally, a detailed list of PC-specific graphic settings and accessibility options has been unveiled.
According to 2K, the minimum specifications ensure that the game runs smoothly even on older hardware, providing “solid performance.” For players seeking the optimal visual and performance experience, the recommended specifications are designed to deliver “the intended experience,” striking a balance between performance and graphics.
Furthermore, Borderlands 4 will offer three distinct difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, and Hard. A notable feature is the individual difficulty scaling for players in co-op mode. Below are the details for each setting:
- Easy: Designed for players “looking for a story.” Features reduced damage taken and less impact from Elemental Affinities.
- Normal: Offers a “balanced experience” for players.
- Hard: For those “looking for a challenge.” Includes increased damage taken, but also boosts Cash and Loot Quality, with Elemental Affinities having a greater impact.
Minimum PC Hardware Requirements:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Requires SSD storage
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 CPU Cores)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB VRAM)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended PC Specifications:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Requires SSD storage
- 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:
Basic Settings:
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General:
- Display Mode: Fullscreen, Windowed Fullscreen, Windowed
- Resolution (Varies by setup)
- Display Stats: None, FPS, All
- Limit Frame Rate: Off, On (with Custom FPS Limit)
- Vertical Sync: Off, On
- Field of View (ultrawide monitors supported)
- Vehicle Field of View (ultrawide monitors supported)
Advanced Settings:
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General:
- Graphics Preset: Low, Medium, High, Very High, Badass
- Anti-Aliasing: Disabled, Enabled
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Resolution Scaling:
- Upscaling 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
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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
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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:
Basic Settings:
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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
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Speaker Identity:
- Toggle Speaker Identity: Off, On
- Speaker Identity Color: White, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Light Blue, Green
Audio & Visuals:
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General:
- Menu Text Scaling: Off, Size 1, Size 2
- Damage Numbers: Off, On
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Audio:
- Force Mono (converts all game audio to mono): Off, On
- Mix Preset (for various hearing needs): Bass Reduction (Vestibular), Ear Fatigue Reduction, Hyperacusis Relief, Misophonia Relief, Sensory Comfort, Tinnitus Relief General, Tinnitus Relief Targeted, 80 Hz Notch
Colors:
- Color Preset (for color vision deficiency): Default, Green/Red (Deuteranopia), Red/Green (Protanopia), Blue/Yellow (Tritanopia)
- High Contrast 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:
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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
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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
Gearbox has also outlined its post-launch strategy for Borderlands 4. Access to new Vault Hunters will require purchasing the $130 Super Deluxe Edition, with no current confirmation on whether these will be available as separate DLCs. The game will further expand with new storylines, side missions, and “Bounty Packs” that promise new environments, unique boss encounters, and increased loot opportunities. These Bounty Packs are part of both the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions.
Borderlands 4 is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 12. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for early October.