Running Borderlands 4 on PC will require an 8-core processor and a graphics card with at least 8 to 12 GB of video memory, according to the game's system requirements. However, given that less than half of Steam's user base uses an 8-core CPU, the steep requirements for Borderlands 4 will leave out some potential players unless they upgrade.

As the next entry in Gearbox's hit looter-shooter franchise, Borderlands 4 will take Vault Hunters to a new planet named Kairos, which is ruled by the tyrannical Timekeeper. Like its predecessors, Borderlands 4 supports both solo play and online co-op action, though the game is designed with up to four players in mind. Given Borderlands 4's emphasis on RPG elements compared to before, some quality-of-life changes to the game's Skill Tree system will allow players to max out points for a specific trait or perk for their Vault Hunters to utilize. While Borderlands 4 will launch on multiple platforms on September 12, the Switch 2 port will arrive at a later date.

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However, PC players looking to dive into Borderlands 4 must ensure their gaming rigs are up to the task. As reported by PC Guide, the minimum specs for Borderlands 4 require an 8-core CPU paired with a GPU that has at least 8GB of video memory. While older CPUs like the Intel Core i7-9700 and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X fulfill this requirement, the recommended specifications are steeper to meet. The CPU requirement jumps to an Intel Core i7-12700 or an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, while graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT that have at least 12GB of VRAM will be needed to run Gearbox's upcoming Unreal Engine 5 title. Given that approximately 50.42% of Steam users still have a CPU with six or fewer cores, this means just over half of Valve's user base can't run Borderlands 4 without making upgrades.

Borderlands 4 PC Spec Requirements (June 18, 2025)

Minimum

Recommended

OS

Windows 10/11

Windows 10/11

Processor

Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 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.

The steep requirements to run Borderlands 4 on PC are due to the game's use of both Unreal Engine 5 and elements like ray tracing, both of which are graphically demanding on any system. Borderlands 4 also requires at least 32GB of RAM and 100GB of available storage space on an SSD. By comparison, Borderlands 3's recommended specs include an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU.

With an emphasis on exploration and RPG elements, Borderlands 4 is different from its predecessors. It remains to be seen how optimized the PC version of Gearbox's upcoming title will be.

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Released
September 12, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Gearbox Software
Publisher(s)
2K
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Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.

Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.

Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet.

Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Yes - all platforms
Franchise
Borderlands
Number of Players
1-4 players
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unsupported
PC Release Date
September 12, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
September 12, 2025
PS5 Release Date
September 12, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
October 3, 2025
Genre(s)
Looter Shooter, Action, Adventure, RPG
Local Co-Op Support
Yes
X|S Optimized
Yes