RunningBorderlands 4on 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 forBorderlands 4will leave out some potential players unless they upgrade.
As the next entry in Gearbox’s hit looter-shooter franchise,Borderlands 4will take Vault Hunters to a new planet named Kairos, which is ruled by the tyrannical Timekeeper. Like its predecessors,Borderlands 4supports both solo play and online co-op action, though the game is designed with up to four players in mind. GivenBorderlands 4’s emphasis on RPG elements compared to before, somequality-of-life changes to the game’s Skill Tree systemwill allow players to max out points for a specific trait or perk for their Vault Hunters to utilize. WhileBorderlands 4will launch on multiple platforms on September 12, the Switch 2 port will arrive at a later date.
However, PC players looking to dive intoBorderlands 4must ensure their gaming rigs are up to the task.As reported by PC Guide, the minimum specs forBorderlands 4require 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’supcoming 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 runBorderlands 4without making upgrades.
Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
100 GB available space
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 runBorderlands 4on PC are due to the game’s use of both Unreal Engine 5 andelements like ray tracing, both of which are graphically demanding on any system.Borderlands 4also 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 4is different from its predecessors. It remains to be seen how optimized the PC version of Gearbox’s upcoming title will be.
WHERE TO PLAY
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.Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
