"It's been a fittingly chaotic launch week for Borderlands 4. The cacophony of player feedback ranges from praise for the best new entry in the loot shooter series since Borderlands 2 to very loud and angry complaints about bugs, crashes, and performance stutters on PC. Even the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions have some weird issues. Gearbox Entertainment now says a second patch to address PC performance is on the way as it also investigates problems on console."
"Not one to calmly monitor feedback from atop his 2K Games-funded Ivory Tower, studio CEO Randy Pitchford has been arguing almost nonstop with fans since the game released about whether their gripes about how it runs are legitimate or not. Wit h Borderlands 4 sitting at at a mixed rating on Steam with just 65 percent positive reviews, the veteran poster has been handling criticism in classic Borderlands fashion."
"Reactions to this approach have been mixed. "At what point do the crashouts stop making sense?" asked one player. Another claiming to be a game industry veteran who was definitely not Pitchford writing under an alias applauded:" "Randy Pitchford cares. He manically, catastrophically, awkwardly, SINCERELY cares." I would simply add that this drama is as much a part of Borderlands at this point as the bandit psycho masks, terrible Claptrap puns, and glowing ammo hidden in toilets."
Borderlands 4 launched amid strong praise for its gameplay and significant technical issues across platforms. Players reported bugs, crashes, and performance stutters on PC, while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions also exhibited odd problems. Gearbox Entertainment announced a second PC patch and continues to investigate console issues. Studio CEO Randy Pitchford engaged directly and contentiously with players online, offering troubleshooting advice and debating complaints. Community reactions ranged from appreciation for active engagement to frustration. The game holds a mixed Steam rating near 65 percent positive as fixes and further patches are prepared.
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