So Borderlands 4 is out. Like, right now. The tweet came out from the PlayStation, and now the entire internet has erupted. Officially, the Store says it’s put under the PlayStation store, and co-op games are set to unfold in Kairos. Sounds sweet, doesn’t it? Oh, but then came the replies… mesmerizing, really.
It’s the first thing. The game. Borderlands 4. There it went, probably the biggest thing that will go bigger due to the meme culture and gun-imbibed lore, in the life of the somewhat love or tolerance in the lootershooter world. Now the co-op action allegedly kicks off on Kairos-whatever. Probably some new Lanai or alternative universe because-you-know-Borderlands. The tweet links to the store and to some media. You’re welcome to go ahead and check it out.
Now, on to the carnage that flowed after the announcement. Because it isn’t just about the game. It’s everything else that players decided to bring to the table. A user, ANDRÉ LUZ & ANDY LUX, almost immediately fired a first salvo: Is this the guy who said games should be expensive? No thanks. Which, okay, fair enough. Games nowadays, as we all know, are expensive, and if a developer has said that, people will remember.
Some drama with Sucker Punch, I suppose? Yeah, apparently, a senior dev from Sucker Punch, the people behind Ghost of Tsushima, celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk, and players were not happy. Grummz said Ghost of Yotei is dead for them now, maybe a new game or whatever because of it, and they tagged Sucker Punch and everything. And that ignited a full-thread demand calling for Sony and PlayStation to investigate Sucker Punch employees. As in, players are demanding public apologies alongside condemnations of this conduct. Crazy.
And guys, it doesn’t end there. Some fellow players are complaining on technical issues. Jesus Alejandro posted a screenshot saying they can’t really play the game. Which, oof, mmm… that is quite rough. Launch-day problems are the worst. Another asked how it runs on PS5, which is a valid question because performance matters when it comes storefront.
The PC community follows. Somebody said, “It runs terrible on PC,” which, if true, is sad news for those that prefer gaming on their rigs. Koleq states again, replying to somebody that said, “It looks better and plays better:” “Bro, it runs at 30 fps at 1440p Medium on a 4080,” which means bad. I mean, if you have such a high-end GPU and it’s struggling, then that is a problem.
In-between, there’s a whole lot of random toxicity. Users telling each other to shut up, get a life; those sorts of things. Typical Twitter talk. Then you have some players trying to toss in some advice, like getting a nice PC if you play a lot. Because, you know, PC Master Race and all that.
And then, the pricing talk began. C chimed in saying, “I’ll get it next year when it’s $20 with all the DLC and fixes.” Which is a brilliant move, honestly. Games are crazy expensive, so waiting for a sale that bundles every content pack is a path that many players take.
But still, the main thing: Borderlands 4 is out. It is already placed on the PlayStation store. If you are a fan of the series, you’ve most probably downloaded it already; if you aren’t, you’re probably waiting for reviews or a price drop. Or you somehow get dragged into drama about other studios and just here for the laughs.
Co-op offers a great bait for any Borderlands, promise. Well, then, buddies to shoot stuff, loot, and do all the good things of life. So, Kairos is the new stomping ground with new enemies, new guns, and loads of witty dialogue that will either tickle your funny bone or completely miss the mark.
At the end of it all, the announcement release for Borderlands 4 had gotten caught up in all this external noise. But, at its bare bones, this is an entry into a much-loved franchise. So, the jury is still out on whether it lives up to the hype or not. So, if you do care, check it out on PlayStation Store, but just be prepared for everything that comes along with it, in-game and on social media.
And maybe don’t even bother with the comments unless you’re feeling particularly dramatic because it’s going to be a wild ride. But that’s what gaming culture is all about: never a dull moment or something spoken about. Borderlands 4 is here; so, whatever the scenario, be it love or hate, people are talking. So, grab those guns and hit your friends to see what Kairos has to offer. Or, don’t. Your call.
