Gearbox has rolled out a new PC update for Borderlands 4, specifically designed to address critical stability issues that have impacted the looter-shooter. The development team, through the game`s official website, stated that this patch aims to “improve stability on PC, smooth out progression, and update the Gilded Glory Pack loot and rewards for a more seamless experience.” Key areas targeted for crash resolution include those tied to animations, audio, collision detection, and GPU performance.
The update also includes adjustments to the Gilded Glory Pack. Moving forward, its unique gear will no longer be found in standard chests, and previous issues with the Reward Center concerning the claiming of Gilded Glory Pack items have been rectified. The Gilded Glory Pack itself is a pre-order bonus, offering players four legendary weapons and a distinctive cosmetic head.
This patch arrives after Borderlands 4, despite a successful Steam debut on September 12, garnered significant criticism due to a multitude of issues encountered in its PC version. While the studio acknowledged these player complaints as a “top priority” for the team, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford also shared his thoughts regarding the expressed dissatisfaction.
Borderlands 4 is currently available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version anticipated on October 3. For a comprehensive overview, the full patch notes for this latest Borderlands 4 update are detailed below:
Weekly Minor Updates:
Each week, players can expect fresh content in the form of updated Weekly Big Encore Bosses and Wildcard Missions, alongside a newly relocated Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine.
Weekly Big Encore Boss
The Weekly Big Encore Boss presents a tougher version of an existing boss, distinguished by a significantly more rewarding loot pool for those who dare to challenge it.
Weekly Wildcard Missions
These missions introduce challenging new characteristics to established quests. A guaranteed Legendary drop is featured in these missions, which can be earned repeatedly, allowing players to farm for specific item rolls.
Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine
Players are tasked with locating Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine each week to discover its new position and the unique inventory it offers. While the machine`s location remains consistent for all players, its stock varies, fostering community engagement as players share findings to acquire desired gear.
Change List:
Stability
- Resolved various crashes related to animation states, audio, and collision checks.
- Addressed multiple GPU-related crashes to enhance overall system stability.
Gameplay & Progression
- Fixed an issue where the Reward Center could become unresponsive after players claimed Gilded Glory Pack rewards.
- Corrected a progression blocker within the mission “Talk to Zadra,” which previously occurred if players exited and relaunched the game during dialogue sequences.
- Addressed erroneous “Doesn’t own DLC” warnings that were incorrectly displayed on non-DLC equipment.
- A fix for consoles addressing this specific issue is expected in the coming days.
Loot & Items
- Adjusted loot pools to prevent Gilded Glory Pack weapons from appearing in standard chests, maintaining their exclusive status.