Unleashing the Borderlands 4 Requirements and Cost: A Gaming Storm for PC Enthusiasts
Borderlands 4 PC gamers express fury over high-end hardware demands: Minimum GPU set at RTX 3070, RTX 3080 recommended.
Prepare for a tempest in the gaming world – the PC specifications, pricing, and content tiers for Borderlands 4 have ignited a flamestorm among fans, particularly regarding the escalated system requirements and the expensive package editions.
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On Reddit, a scorching debate dares to question the necessity of top-tier hardware like an octa-core CPU, an RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT, and even 32GB of RAM, to enjoy Borderlands 4. Even the recommended RTX 3080 may have trouble keeping up due to the small print stating that "12GB+" is required. Now, enthusiasts wonder if the new RTX 5070 will face vRAM issues.
YouPC or Not PC: Eyebrow-Raising Graphics
From its inception, Borderlands distinguished itself in the visual realm with a "cel-shading" graphic style, leveraging thick outlines and stylized textures to create a simpler representation of characters and 3D worlds. Despite this less demanding approach, the game's various enhancements and particle effects have worked against this, requiring substantial graphical power.
seldomly, the initial trio of Borderlands games utilized Nvidia PhysX to handle dynamic cloth, debris, and particle effects. Borderlands 3 moved away from dedicated GPU PhysX, opting for a more universal approach, and now we have Borderlands 4 lined up for launch, using the demanding Unreal Engine 5 as its foundation.
Performance Vs. Dollars: PC DRM and Editions
The pricing of the 'Standard Edition' at $69.99 evokes little resentment, as it's in line with BL3's launch cost. However, the Deluxe ($99.99) and Super Deluxe ($129.99) editions have sparked criticism for walling off day-1 content.
Although some additional content can be found in the more expensive editions, it's apparent that they're not just cramming in cosmetics or similar items. The Deluxe introduction offers "4 unique areas, missions, & bosses," plus some new gear, weapons, and vehicles.
The Super Deluxe edition grates on fans the most since it includes "2 new playable Vault Hunters" exclusively at that price. Vault Hunters are the characters players choose from in the franchise, and each possesses unique characteristics, skills, and playstyles to boost fun and replayability.
What's Next for Gearbox: Smoother Sailing Ahead?
Hopefully, the developers will smooth out Borderlands 4's performance between now and its September 12 launch to ensure it runs more smoothly and efficaciously on less powerful hardware. Patience may be rewarded for those concerned about the price.
Borderlands 4 will arrive simultaneously on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles, while Switch 2 gamers will have to wait a bit longer.
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- Gadget enthusiasts are expressing dissatisfaction over the high PC demands and expensive editions of Borderlands 4, questioning the necessity of top-tier hardware for the game.
- The controversial pricing structure of Borderlands 4 has raised eyebrows, with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions being criticized for walling off valuable content, including new playable characters, at premium costs.
