Borderlands 4 Boss Calls People "4K Stubborn," Disputes Reports Of Performance Issues

Here is a 200-word summary of the news article: Borderlands 4, the latest entry in the popular first-person shooter franchise, has faced a mixed response from players since its launch. While the game has received decent critical acclaim, many players have reported performance issues, from bugs to poor frame rates, leading to strongly negative reviews on Steam. In response, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has taken to social media to challenge the claims of widespread performance problems. Pitchford has argued that players have "unrealistic expectations" for frame rates, especially when running the game at 4K resolution on older hardware. He has encouraged players to consider 1440p instead, stating that the game "looks amazing" at this resolution. Pitchford has also criticized players he calls "4K stubborn," suggesting that they need to learn how to optimize their PCs for the game's high-end requirements. He has provided recommendations for using DLSS and adjusting settings to improve performance. However, reports from publications like PC Gamer and Digital Foundry suggest that performance issues may be more widespread, with even top-of-the-line hardware struggling to maintain consistent frame rates at native resolutions. Gearbox has acknowledged the problems and published a troubleshooting guide to help players navigate the issues.