Gearbox Software has officially revealed the PC system requirements for Borderlands 4, giving everyone a clear look at the hardware needed to dive into the next chapter of the looter-shooter series. Both minimum and recommended specs have been detailed, ensuring Vault Hunters know exactly what setup they’ll need before stepping onto the dangerous new world of Kairos.
With launch day fast approaching, the newly released requirements confirm that Borderlands 4 will push modern PCs harder than ever, particularly when it comes to memory and storage. The higher demands reflect the game’s massive scale, upgraded visuals, and the ambitious scope Gearbox has promised for its latest adventure. For fans eager to experience the chaos in full detail, making sure their rigs are ready has just become a top priority.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Borderlands 4 PC system requirements.
Borderlands 4 minimum specs
The minimum requirements for Borderlands 4 stand out as much tougher than we’ve seen in most recent releases, making it clear that you’ll need fairly modern hardware to keep up with the game’s demands. With Gearbox highlighting the need for an SSD and an 8-core processor, it’s obvious the game has been built around today’s gaming standards rather than older setups.
On top of that, the 16 GB RAM requirement shows just how memory-intensive Borderlands 4 will be, especially during action-heavy moments where the chaos truly unfolds. Here’s everything you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 or 11(64-bit)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700x or Intel Core i7-9700 (8-core CPU required)
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Nvidia RTX 2070 or Intel Arc A580 (Minimum 8 GB VRAM required)
- DirectX version: 12
- Storage: 100 GB (SSD required)
Borderlands 4 recommended specs
If you’re aiming to enjoy Borderlands 4 the way it’s meant to be played, with smooth performance and all the visual details cranked up, the recommended specs raise the bar quite a bit.
One of the biggest jumps is the move from 16 GB to 32 GB of RAM, which is a strong hint that the game will make great use of extra memory with faster texture streaming, quicker world loading, and an overall seamless experience as you dive into the chaotic world of Kairos.
Here’s 2K Games’ list of recommended specifications for Borderlands 4 to play it on the highest settings for the best visual experience:
- OS: Windows 10 or 11(64-bit)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800x or Intel Core i7-12700 (8-core CPU required)
- RAM: 32 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or Nvidia RTX 3080 or Intel Arc B580 (Minimum 8 GB VRAM required)
- DirectX version: 12
- Storage: 100 GB (SSD required)
For more on Borderlands 4, check out how to pre-load before release and the post-launch roadmap.
