Borderlands 4 has just been released and while the game is getting good reviews for its gameplay, many players are upset about its performance issues on PC. Even with top of the line graphics cards like Nvidia's RTX 5090, which costs over two thousand dollars, people are struggling to get smooth gameplay. Players are reporting problems like low frame rates, stuttering, and frequent crashes, even when using powerful gaming computers.
To help, 2K Games posted a settings guide from Nvidia. This guide suggests players use features like DLSS and Multi Frame Generation on maximum to get at least 60 frames per second at high resolutions like 1440p and 4K. However, many gamers expected to play at even higher frame rates with their expensive hardware, and they are frustrated that they need to turn graphics settings down or use so many tricks just to get basic performance.
The community reaction has been strong. The game's Steam page is filled with mixed reviews and complaints about the performance. Some players say they will ask for refunds and demand that the developers fix the issues. While a few people report getting better than expected results, almost everyone mentions some kind of problem, from inconsistent frame rates to sudden crashes.
A large update released on the first day has helped a little, but many issues remain. Players who have graphics cards that usually handle modern games with ease are surprised and disappointed by Borderlands 4's problems at launch. Still, there is hope that future patches will fix these problems, as past Borderlands games have improved after updates.
For now, if you are thinking of playing Borderlands 4 on PC, be prepared for possible performance hiccups, and keep an eye out for future patches.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/even-with-a-9800x3d-and-a-5090-it-runs-like-absolute-buttcheeks-2k-games-posts-nvidias-borderlands-4-optimised-settings-guide-but-the-community-is-already-in-open-revolt/
