Borderlands 4 on Switch 2: Vault Hunting at 30 FPS? Let's Not Get Hysterical...
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Gearbox's Randy Pitchford spilled some beans on *Borderlands 4*'s Switch 2 performance, hinting at 30 FPS and potential dips, but also some fancy new Joy-Con 2 mouse mode support - we will see if the compromises were worth it, eh?
Right, so Game Rant's Carley Garcia dropped a bit of a bombshell, or maybe a small firecracker, about *Borderlands 4* on the upcoming Switch 2. Seems Gearbox head honcho Randy Pitchford has been yapping about performance, and it's got folks a bit twitchy.
Here's the skinny: to keep all the content intact and allow cross-play (fancy meeting your PC and console mates on the battlefield, eh?), *Borderlands 4* will be aiming for 30 FPS on Nintendo's new box. Now, before you chuck your Joy-Cons at the wall, let's unpack this a bit. Pitchford reckons there'll be dips during particularly chaotic battles or when you're hosting a multiplayer session in handheld mode. Sounds familiar? I can almost smell the compromised experience already. That being said, let's see what Nintendo has up their sleeve.
On the bright side (because there's always a bright side, even when you're facing down a Psycho), *Borderlands 4* will reportedly support the new "mouse mode" capabilities baked into the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Intriguing, innit? Could be a clever workaround for aiming woes on the Switch, or it could be a gimmick that collects dust after five minutes. Place your bets, folks!
Now, let's talk about space. Garcia's report mentions you'll need a download, even if you snag a physical copy. That's the modern world for you, mate. Always online, always downloading. Just make sure you've cleared out enough room for all those sweet, sweet loot drops.
Speaking of hefty, the PC requirements for *Borderlands 4* are… well, let's just say you'll need a rig that could probably run a small space shuttle. We're talking Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, and a graphics card with at least 12GB of VRAM (Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, if you're asking). The game's built in Unreal Engine 5, complete with ray tracing, so it's gonna be a looker, assuming your machine doesn't burst into flames.
According to the report, Pitchford also shared the game's complete map, along with the location of 200 hidden collectibles. No loading screens and co-op play are on the cards, too. Basically, Gearbox is throwing everything and the kitchen sink at this one.
So, what's the verdict? Well, if you're a die-hard *Borderlands* fan with a Switch 2 on pre-order, prepare for some potential compromises. But if you're rocking a beefy PC, you might be in for a visual treat. Either way, it sounds like it's going to be a content-rich, loot-filled adventure. Now, who wants to play?
Tags: Borderlands 4, Switch 2, Gearbox Software, Randy Pitchford, Performance
Original article: Game Rant