Game reviews / Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4
2025 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Nintendo Switch 2 · First-person shooter · Action RPG · Looter shooter
6 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Borderlands 4 delivers an exceptionally satisfying looter-shooter core, combining punchy gunplay, wildly varied weapons, deeper Vault Hunter builds, and a more open structure that makes Kairos enjoyable to roam. Its movement options and co-op-friendly combat add welcome energy, while the constant stream of gear gives the campaign a compelling reward loop. However, the story, antagonist, and supporting cast are underwritten, and the humor often feels forced or overly self-conscious. Level scaling and bullet-sponge encounters can also frustrate, while PC performance issues undermine the launch experience. It is mechanically strong and highly replayable, but narratively and technically uneven.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Excellent gunplay and an enormous variety of weapons
- Deep Vault Hunter builds with strong replayability
- Open-world Kairos and improved movement make exploration more engaging
- Highly rewarding loot-and-build progression loop
Cons
- Dull story, antagonist, and supporting characters
- Humor and dialogue can feel forced or irritating
- Level scaling and some bullet-sponge encounters disrupt pacing
- Launch performance and stuttering issues, particularly on PC
Review sources
6 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- CGMagazine · Canada · 100/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- Game Informer · United States · 85/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100