Borderlands 4 Reveals Modest PC Requirements and Key Gameplay Details
Gearbox confirms Borderlands 4 will run comfortably on mid-to-high-end systems as pre-orders open ahead of its September launch.
PC specs revealed for Unreal Engine 5-powered Borderlands 4
Following the start of pre-orders for Borderlands 4, Gearbox Software has revealed the minimum and recommended PC system requirements, which are relatively moderate given the game’s scale and the use of Unreal Engine 5.
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 cores required)
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM required)
- Storage: 100 GB SSD required
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (8+ cores)
- RAM: 32 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT (12+ GB VRAM)
- Storage: 100 GB SSD required
Seamless exploration and enhanced movement
Borderlands 4 introduces a seamless open-world map, the largest in franchise history, where every visible landmark is reachable. This world design is complemented by:
- New traversal mechanics: double jump, dodge, glide, and grapple
- Cross-play functionality via SHiFT Account login
- Drop-in, drop-out co-op remains central to gameplay
Launch details and platform availability
Borderlands 4 will launch on September 12, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will arrive at a later date.
Despite the power of Unreal Engine 5, these system requirements are less demanding than other recent games built on the same engine, making Borderlands 4 more accessible to a wider range of PC gamers.
