Gearbox Software's Creative Director, Graeme Timmins, addressed the community on social media to discuss player concerns about Borderlands 4. Since its release, console and PC users have reported stability and optimization issues.
Regarding questions about console performance, including memory leaks and limited field-of-view settings, Timmins confirmed that the developers are aware of the issues. In response to a player's suggestion that the FOV on consoles was intentionally limited, he stated:
"75, and we're already working on a patch to open up the FOV setting for consoles. This requires testing to ensure quality and deliver the expected experience."
He emphasized that work on improving stability and performance is ongoing, but did not specify exact timelines.
In addition to technical aspects, Timmins explained the concept of progression and difficulty. Contracts, one of the repeatable activities, are not included in the difficulty scaling system; campaign progress depends more on side and additional quests. "We don't want to force players to grind senselessly," he wrote, adding that the difficulty of enemies is designed for exploring regions, and Dominion zones are intentionally more difficult.
Timmins also noted that Borderlands 4 emphasizes individual character development rather than general account bonuses, as in previous games.
Gearbox has emphasized a long-term commitment to improving the game after release. In response to comparisons with Borderlands 2, the studio stated that it will continue to innovate and strive for excellence.
