Borderlands 4
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce RTX 2070 · Core i7-9700K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3080 10GB · Core i7-12700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Arc B580 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~37 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Sep 11, 2025
- Developer
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher
- 2K
Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, deadly enemies, and intense co-op action. Break free from a dangerous hidden planet as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.
FPSLooter ShooterOpen WorldPvELootCo-opAction RPGFirst-PersonAction-AdventureRPG
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What you need for Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 needs about an Arc B580 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9070 | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 9 7950X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Borderlands 4 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 26 | 18 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 39 | 28 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 49 | 34 | 20 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 54 | 38 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 65 | 45 | 27 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 82 | 57 | 34 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 91 | 64 | 38 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 94 | 66 | 39 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 122 | 85 | 51 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 127 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 202 | 141 | 85 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Borderlands 4 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / Windows 11 | Windows 10 / Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| 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. SSD storage required |
Source: Steam.
Borderlands 4 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 37 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 17
- Steam achievements
- 63
- Metacritic
- 81
- Series
- Borderlands
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Borderlands: Dead ECHOs Episode 10 - Part 12026-09-21
- THIS WEEK ON KAIROS2026-09-18
- Borderlands 4 Weekly Activities: September 17-242026-09-17
- Update Notes - September 17, 2026Patch2026-09-17
- Borderlands: Dead ECHOs Episode 92026-09-14
- THIS WEEK ON KAIROS2026-09-11
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Borderlands 4 run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Borderlands 4's minimum spec (GeForce RTX 2070). Our model still estimates ~32 fps at 1080p low (range 26–38, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Arc B580 (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Borderlands 4 run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Borderlands 4 Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~37 fps on the low preset (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Borderlands 4 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or faster: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high an Arc B580 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 4090. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Borderlands 4 by brand.
Can I run Borderlands 4 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–74, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU, gets ~67 fps at 1080p low. Borderlands 4 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Borderlands 4 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended for Borderlands 4.
How much storage does Borderlands 4 take?
Borderlands 4 needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 / Windows 11.