Borderlands 4 is gearing up to be one of the year’s biggest looter-shooters—and Gearbox has finally peeled back the curtain on the essentials. From how much vault hunters will pay, to the fallout over Randy Pitchford’s “real fan” comment, and the hardware you’ll need to run it, here’s the lowdown on everything officially confirmed.
Gearbox has laid out three main ways you can grab Borderlands 4 at launch:
- Standard Edition – $69.99
Includes only the base game. This is the go-to if you just want to jump into Pandora and leave DLC decisions for later. - Deluxe Edition – $100
Base game + Pre-order “Gilded Glory Pack” (skins & drone cosmetics) + Bounty Pack Bundle, which contains four post-launch DLC packs (unique areas, missions, bosses, gear, vault cards, cosmetics, vehicles). - Super Deluxe Edition – $130
Everything in Deluxe, plus the “Vault Hunter Pack”—two new playable Vault Hunters, two story expansions (with new regions, side missions, gear, and cosmetics), and an extra cosmetic bundle. [3] - Collector’s Edition – $150
Gear-focused box of swag (statues, artbook, etc.) Does not include the game itself. Perfect if you already pre-ordered digitally but want the physical goodies.
Note: There will be both free and paid DLC post-launch, but only the paid packs are bundled in these higher editions.
The Randy Pitchford Price Drama
Late May 2025 saw Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford stir up the community over price expectations:
- $80 Rumor Ignites
A fan speculated that Borderlands 4 might hit $80. Pitchford replied on X (formerly Twitter) that “if you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen,” adding “it’s not my call” on pricing. [4] - Backlash and Clarification
The “real fan” line was widely criticized as tone-deaf. Pitchford later tweeted that “nobody likes being taken for granted and it was not my intent,” but stood by the game’s value. - Final Word on Price
Publisher 2K then confirmed the standard edition would land at $69.99—$10 less than the feared $80—while reiterating the $100 and $130 tiers for Deluxe and Super Deluxe. [4]
This saga highlights the fine line between transparent dev-talk and community trust—especially when price points are rising industry-wide.
3. Official PC Requirements
Gearbox has published minimum and recommended specs on Steam. Make sure your rig measures up:
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| GPU | Nvidia RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT | Nvidia RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| System RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD |
Although these are listed as “minimum,” Gearbox suggests there may be some wiggle room—e.g., if you have a four-core CPU with SMT or a slightly older GPU, you might still get by with lower settings.
- Release Date: September 12, 2025 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S; Switch 2 date TBD).
- Pre-order Bonuses: Early bird Gilded Glory Pack (skins + ECHO-4 drone).
- Crossplay & Progression: Confirmed PC–console crossplay, but cross-progression details are pending.
- Post-Launch Roadmap: Gearbox teased free seasonal events alongside paid DLC drops—expect a detailed roadmap at the Summer Game Fest showcase.
Gearbox has answered the loudest questions—price, required hardware, and even faced down CEO mic-drops. If you’ve been holding off, now’s the time to decide how deep you want to dive into the vaults on day one.
