A new update for Borderlands 4 has been released, focusing on improving stability across a wide range of PC setups. Players are advised that shaders will recompile whenever graphics settings are changed, which may take up to 15 minutes to complete. This update is aimed at addressing performance issues while ensuring smoother gameplay.
Alongside the update, official optimization guides have been provided for both NVIDIA and AMD users. NVIDIA players are encouraged to install the latest Game Ready Driver (581.29) and use suggested optimal settings, while AMD users can follow recommended configurations for their systems. Gearbox has also reassured fans that more updates are in development, with additional improvements planned based on community feedback.
Full Patch Notes:
- Improved stability for a wide range of PCs.
- Changing graphics settings will trigger shader recompilation, which may take up to 15 minutes.
- NVIDIA users should:
- Refer to the Borderlands 4 NVIDIA Optimization guide with suggested settings.
- Install the latest Game Ready Driver (581.29).
- Use the NVIDIA app to optimize performance.
- AMD users should:
- Refer to the Borderlands 4 AMD Optimization guide with suggested settings for their GPU and resolution.
- Players encountering issues are encouraged to contact 2K Support, review the PC Troubleshooting Guide, or browse known issues and support threads.
Borderlands 4 is a 2025 action role-playing first-person looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. It launched for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on September 12, 2025, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release scheduled for October 3, 2025.
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