- Borderlands 4 has faced heavy criticism, largely due to controversial statements made by the Gearbox CEO.
- Recent concerns focus on performance issues, with reports suggesting the game struggles even on high-end hardware.
- Adding to the controversy, the game crashed during a promotional video, further fueling doubts just days before release.
Borderlands 4, while being an extremely hyped game, has found itself at the centre of numerous controversies. The CEO of Gearbox Studios has attracted heavy criticism, largely due to statements that have managed to alienate much of the fanbase.
One of his most infamous remarks claimed that the game would be worth buying even at $350, a comment that didn’t sit well with fans already concerned about value.
Now, the latest concern is the game’s performance issues. In a truly unfortunate turn, the game crashed during a promotional video, which is arguably the last thing fans want to see just days before release.
Why it matters: With the game set to launch in just three days, crashing during a promo video is bound to stir even more controversy, and at this point, any additional backlash could do serious damage to its reputation.
In the latest episode of Clueless Gamer by Team Choco, Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Studios, appeared as a guest to showcase Borderlands 4, with the host delivering his usual hilarious commentary.
Unfortunately, just a few minutes into gameplay, around the 4:17 mark, the game crashed. This incident has only intensified ongoing concerns about performance, especially as early impressions and technical previews have already been brutally critical.
It’s also worth noting that Pitchford recently admitted Borderlands 4 is likely to struggle on older hardware. However, many fans now worry that the game might not deliver buttery-smooth performance even on current-gen systems, which raises serious red flags just days before launch.
When the game crashed, Randy Pitchford appeared surprised, claiming, I’ve never seen this crash three times in five seconds.
For context, he wasn’t even in a particularly intensive section of the game, which only adds to the concern. A crash in such a low-stress moment is bound to raise eyebrows, especially so close to release.
Fans were quick to react in the comments section, with many pointing out the irony. One user sarcastically remarked, “Game crashing in a promotional video is amazing,” echoing the general sentiment of growing scepticism around the game’s performance.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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