Borderlands 4 is coming to PC on September 12, 2025, and its system requirements are out! Gearbox Software has shared what you’ll need to run this Unreal Engine 5-powered shooter, and while the specs are hefty, they’re fair for a modern AAA game. Here’s a simple breakdown of what your PC needs to handle Borderlands 4’s chaotic action.
To play at minimum settings, you’ll need a 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 system with an 8-core CPU like an Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X. Pair that with 16GB of RAM and a GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, both needing at least 8GB of VRAM. An SSD with 100GB of free space is a must for fast load times. These specs likely target 1080p at 30 FPS on low settings, but exact performance details aren’t confirmed.
For a smoother experience, the recommended specs are an 8-core CPU like the Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB of RAM, and a GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, with 12GB or more VRAM. This setup aims for 1440p at 60 FPS on high settings, though Gearbox hasn’t specified. The 100GB SSD requirement stays the same. Note that the standard RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM, so you may need the rarer 12GB version for the best results.
Borderlands 4 uses Unreal Engine 5, which explains the high VRAM and CPU demands due to its detailed textures and open-world design. Unlike some UE5 games, it doesn’t rely on upscaling like DLSS or FSR for these specs, which is a plus for raw performance. However, it includes Denuvo and Symbiote DRM, which might impact performance slightly. Ray tracing isn’t forced, as the minimum RX 5700 XT doesn’t support it, keeping the game accessible.
System Requirements
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8 CPU Cores for processor. Requires 8 GB VRAM for
- graphics. SSD storage required
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8+ CPU Cores for processor. Requires 12+ GB VRAM for
- graphics. SSD storage required
These specs are higher than Borderlands 3 but align with modern titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. If your PC has a 6-core CPU or less than 8GB VRAM, you might struggle. Pre-orders are live on Steam for $69.99, a fair price for a 2025 AAA game. Check your rig and get ready to dive into Pandora’s chaos