[The Exiled]

2K Games takes unprecedented step and releases 68 GPU settings for optimal performance, amid poor performance claims from gamers. Randy Pitchford, the Gearbox CEO, isn’t helping the game gain the attention it needs. The Unreal Engine in Borderlands 4 seems heavily unoptimized and gamers are struggling to balance playability and quality, even on high-end hardware. Apparently Borderlands 4 is not meant to run on older PCs. Pitchford called it a “premium game for premium players,” which was a poor choice of words for those who pre-ordered before the official requirements were released. The title is designed with DLSS in mind, relying on upscaling and frame generation to reach acceptable frame rates. Despite these efforts, gamers report that optimization remains the core issue. Benchmarks show that top-tier systems, such as Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs paired with RTX 5090 GPUs, still encounter stuttering at max settings without DLSS 4 enabled. Upscaling helps stabilize frame rates but introduces trade-offs like latency and reduced image quality.

GOTY: The way it’s meant to be played + GeForce Partner Program