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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Borderlands 3 cover. | + | |cover = Borderlands 3 cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Gearbox Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Gearbox Software}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2021-09-17}}</ref>|build=4.20.3}} |
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2019}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|borderlands-3|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|borderlands-3|82}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Time-limited }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, RPG }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter, RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cel-shaded }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Comedy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Comedy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Borderlands }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Borderlands }} | ||
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|steam appid side = 1232240,1232250,1232251,1232252,1232253,1232254,1232255,1232256,1232257,1233060,1233061,1233062,1256890 | |steam appid side = 1232240,1232250,1232251,1232252,1232253,1232254,1232255,1232256,1232257,1233060,1233061,1233062,1256890 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://borderlands.com | ||
|hltb = 65882 | |hltb = 65882 | ||
+ | |lutris = borderlands-3 | ||
|strategywiki = Borderlands 3 | |strategywiki = Borderlands 3 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 134555 |
|wikipedia = Borderlands 3 | |wikipedia = Borderlands 3 | ||
|winehq = 19554 | |winehq = 19554 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | Epic Games Store | Limited to Standard Edition and only available in select countries. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | Epic Games Store | Limited to Standard Edition and only available in select countries. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.2k.com/en/game/buy-borderlands | | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.2k.com/en/game/buy-borderlands | activation | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available.<br>Choice between Epic Games Store and Steam versions. | Epic Games Store, Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | borderlands-3 | Epic Games Store | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | borderlands-3 | Epic Games Store | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | borderlands-3-epic | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-epic|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-epic|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | borderlands-3-epic | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-epic|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-epic|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | borderlands-3-steam | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-steam|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-steam|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | borderlands-3-steam | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-steam|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-steam|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4065- | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4065-6 | Steam, Epic Games Store | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4065-8|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|4065-18|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} |
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{{Availability/row| GMG | borderlands-3-epic-pc | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-epic-pc|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-epic-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | borderlands-3-epic-pc | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-epic-pc|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-epic-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | borderlands-3-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-pc|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | borderlands-3-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-pc|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | borderlands-3 | activation | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | borderlands-3 | activation | {{store link|Humble|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition|Super Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|borderlands-3-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available.<br>Choice between Epic Games Store activation and a Steam key. | Epic Games Store, Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 397540 | Steam | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 397540 | Steam | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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{{ii}} '''Standard Edition''' contains the base game. | {{ii}} '''Standard Edition''' contains the base game. | ||
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{{ii}} '''Super Deluxe Edition''' includes all Deluxe Edition content, the first Season Pass, and Multiverse Final Form cosmetic packs. | {{ii}} '''Super Deluxe Edition''' includes all Deluxe Edition content, the first Season Pass, and Multiverse Final Form cosmetic packs. | ||
{{ii}} '''Ultimate Edition''' includes all Super Deluxe Edition content and Season Pass 2. | {{ii}} '''Ultimate Edition''' includes all Super Deluxe Edition content and Season Pass 2. | ||
+ | {{mm}} '''Pre-orders''' included Gold Weapon Skins Pack. | ||
+ | {{mm}} '''Epic Games Store''' versions purchased before December 31, 2020 included the Psycho Bundle Pack for [[Fortnite]]. | ||
+ | {{mm}} '''Deluxe Edition''' included Retro Cosmetic Pack, Neon Cosmetic Pack, Gearbox Cosmetic Pack, Toy Box Weapons Pack, equippable XP & loot drop boost mods. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|none = | |none = | ||
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
− | |time-limited = Cosmetics, 12 golden keys and a weapon available exclusively to Twitch Prime subscribers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https:// | + | |time-limited = Cosmetics, 12 golden keys and a weapon available exclusively to Twitch Prime subscribers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://borderlands.com/en-US/news/2019-12-19-borderlands-3-twitch-prime-drop-1/|title=Get Borderlands 3 loot with Twitch Prime <nowiki>[UPDATE]</nowiki>|date=2021-08-26}}</ref> |
|unlock = | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A game update may restore the files. | {{ii}} A game update may restore the files. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/borderlands3/mods/309 Disable Bloom and Depth Of Field]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Options to either disable Bloom, DOF or both. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = ''See the [[Store:Epic Games Store#Cloud saves|related wiki section]] for more information.'' |
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = unknown |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Reportedly nonfunctional.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/397540/discussions/0/3865717170943346026/|title=Cloud Saves Not Working |date=2020-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/397540/discussions/0/3865717339627113238/|title=syncing Saves|date=2020-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/397540/discussions/0/3865717339624955343/|title=Cloud Saves Not syncing |date=2020-03-15}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = limited |
− | |multimonitor notes = HUD is always spanned, cutscenes are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<br> | + | |multimonitor notes = HUD is always spanned, cutscenes are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<br>Partial [[#Menu cropping|cropping]] of UI elements. |
|ultrawidescreen = limited | |ultrawidescreen = limited | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}} cutscenes. Partial [[#Menu cropping|cropping]] of UI elements. | |ultrawidescreen notes = 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}} cutscenes. Partial [[#Menu cropping|cropping]] of UI elements. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[TAA]], and [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale''' up to 200% in 25% increments. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] or [[TAA]], and [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale''' up to 200% in 25% increments. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = <ref name="release"/> | |vsync notes = <ref name="release"/> | ||
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|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
|hdr notes = Part of the Calibrate Display settings. HDR must be [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040263/windows-10-hdr-advanced-color-settings enabled] in Windows.<br>Max brightness and UI brightness adjustment sliders are available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-06|comment=Tested on an HDR TV.}}</ref> | |hdr notes = Part of the Calibrate Display settings. HDR must be [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040263/windows-10-hdr-advanced-color-settings enabled] in Windows.<br>Max brightness and UI brightness adjustment sliders are available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-07-06|comment=Tested on an HDR TV.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Four color options for Friendly, Neutral and Hostile reticles.<ref name="release"/> |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Supports [[VRS]] on supported hardware. | ||
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Borderlands 3 16x9.png|110 FOV at 16:9 | Borderlands 3 16x9.png|110 FOV at 16:9 | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = '''Play in Background''' option within the '''Sound''' settings. | |mute on focus lost notes = '''Play in Background''' option within the '''Sound''' settings. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = Spatial Sound HRTF. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 4 | |local play players = 4 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://twitter.com/patfenn84/status/1111763209353158656|date=2019-09-12|title=Gearbox producer Patrick Fenn on Twitter|snippet=split screen shall be a console exclusive feature}}</ref> |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Loading issues in DirectX 12 mode=== | ===Loading issues in DirectX 12 mode=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game may take longer to load or get stuck at the intro loading screen when the DirectX 12 mode is selected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/so-i-changed-to-dx12-and-yeah-i-cant-get-the-game-to-start/3115431|title=So i changed to dx12. And yeah i | + | {{ii}} The game may take longer to load or get stuck at the intro loading screen when the DirectX 12 mode is selected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/so-i-changed-to-dx12-and-yeah-i-cant-get-the-game-to-start/3115431|title=So i changed to dx12. And yeah i can't get the game to start|date=2019-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/fps-lag-loading-issues-on-directx11-directx12-benchmark-results-plus-other-bugs/3371316/3?u=rose|title=FPS Lag/Loading issues on DirectX11/DirectX12 (benchmark results), plus other bugs|date=2019-09-19|snippet=I’ve waited 30 minutes for loading on the claptrap screen on DirectX12, it didn’t work.}}</ref><ref name="dxbeta">{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/GearboxOfficial/status/1172309042170957826|title=Gearbox Official on DX12|date=2019-09-13}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file to return to DirectX 11|ref=<ref name="release"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file to return to DirectX 11|ref=<ref name="release"/>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
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{{ii}} There have been multiple reports of the game stuttering on hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3e8th/bugs_and_glitches_mega_thread_spoilers/f02vjpq/|title=Bugs and Glitches Mega Thread (SPOILERS) 1|date=2019-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/horrible-fps-drops-stuttering/3126677|title=Horrible FPS Drops/Stuttering|date=2019-09-13}}</ref> | {{ii}} There have been multiple reports of the game stuttering on hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3e8th/bugs_and_glitches_mega_thread_spoilers/f02vjpq/|title=Bugs and Glitches Mega Thread (SPOILERS) 1|date=2019-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/horrible-fps-drops-stuttering/3126677|title=Horrible FPS Drops/Stuttering|date=2019-09-13}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Switching to DirectX 12 may result in better performance and reduction of stuttering, as well as better utilization of the CPU in combat on high-end hardware.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Borderlands/comments/d40d20/borderlands_3_performance_issues/f07t7s0/|title=Borderlands 3 performance issues|date=2019-09-22}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Borderlands/comments/d40d20/borderlands_3_performance_issues/f07di2x/|title=Borderlands 3 performance issues|date=2019-09-22}}</ref> | {{ii}} Switching to DirectX 12 may result in better performance and reduction of stuttering, as well as better utilization of the CPU in combat on high-end hardware.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Borderlands/comments/d40d20/borderlands_3_performance_issues/f07t7s0/|title=Borderlands 3 performance issues|date=2019-09-22}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Borderlands/comments/d40d20/borderlands_3_performance_issues/f07di2x/|title=Borderlands 3 performance issues|date=2019-09-22}}</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Control Flow Guard|ref=<ref>https://new.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/odd9zb/comment/hqlkyh0/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Search for "Exploit Protection" and run it | ||
+ | # Open '''Windows Security'''. | ||
+ | # Navigate to the '''App & browser control''' and click on '''Exploit protection settings'''. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''Program settings''' header, followed by '''Add program to customize'''. | ||
+ | # Add the program by its executable filename or by browsing to it. | ||
+ | # Scroll down to '''Control flow guard (CFG)'''. | ||
+ | # Enable '''Override system settings''' and ensure the toggle is set to '''Off'''. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Apply''' to save the changes. | ||
+ | # Restart the system to allow the changes to take effect. | ||
+ | # Some people will need to additionally change the game to DX11 setting afterwards to see the improvement<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/odd9zb/comment/hsqsdxf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3</ref>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Block all network connections from the game to potentially reduce stuttering|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3mwhj/holy_shit_i_mightve_found_a_fix_for_us_having/|title=Holy s**t i mightv'e found a fix for us having stuttering issues!!|date=2019-09-15}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Block all network connections from the game to potentially reduce stuttering|ref=<ref> |
+ | {{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3mwhj/holy_shit_i_mightve_found_a_fix_for_us_having/|title=Holy s**t i mightv'e found a fix for us having stuttering issues!!|date=2019-09-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
{{--}} Disables multiplayer functionality. | {{--}} Disables multiplayer functionality. | ||
#Go to the Control Panel, click on System and Security, then '''Windows Defender Firewall'''. | #Go to the Control Panel, click on System and Security, then '''Windows Defender Firewall'''. | ||
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#Select Program, click on Browse... and select <code>{{p|game}}\OakGame\Binaries\Win64\Borderlands3.exe</code>, then '''Block the connection'''. Check every box on the next page, enter a name for the rule, click on Finish. | #Select Program, click on Browse... and select <code>{{p|game}}\OakGame\Binaries\Win64\Borderlands3.exe</code>, then '''Block the connection'''. Check every box on the next page, enter a name for the rule, click on Finish. | ||
{{ii}} Right-click the rule and select Disable Rule when it is no longer needed. | {{ii}} Right-click the rule and select Disable Rule when it is no longer needed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|-NOTEXTURESTREAMING}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to disable texture streaming.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/elyipc/legit_stutter_fix_for_those_with_higher_end_pcs/|title=LEGIT Stutter Fix For Those With Higher End PC's in BL3|date=2020-01-08}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} Can significantly increase loading times. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Menu cropping=== | ===Menu cropping=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The cropping issues affecting the menu screens at resolutions other than 16:9 have been addressed for the most part as of the latest game version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/ifn4jv/borderlands_3_in_2560x1080_is_awesome/g2ouf7g/|title=Borderlands 3 in 2560x1080 is AWESOME|date=2020-08-24}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2021-08-05|comment=}}</ref> |
− | + | {{ii}} However, Catch-a-Ride menu screens are cropped at resolutions wider than 16:9.<ref name="crop">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-09-23|comment=Tested at 2560x1080}}</ref> | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use keyboard buttons to spawn a vehicle|ref=<ref name="crop"/>|fix= |
+ | Press {{key|E}} to select, {{key|Q}} to deploy, and {{key|Tab}} to close the menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Some of the vehicle customization options are out of view at 32:9 and wider resolutions. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Temporarily switch to a 16:9 resolution through the Visuals menu within Options.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VvZzQGsak|title=Borderlands 3 Map navigation howto for Stephen|date=2020-02-19}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Temporarily switch to a 16:9 resolution through the Visuals menu within Options.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VvZzQGsak|title=Borderlands 3 Map navigation howto for Stephen|date=2020-02-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = Wwise | |audio = Wwise | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = Coherent | + | |interface = Coherent UI, Scaleform |
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD FX-8350 | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-8350 | ||
|minRAM = 6 GB | |minRAM = 6 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 96.4 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7970 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
Revision as of 12:50, 13 April 2024
Developers | |
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Gearbox Software | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 13, 2019 |
macOS (OS X) | October 30, 2019 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
OpenCritic | 80 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Time-limited |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, RPG |
Art styles | Cel-shaded |
Themes | Sci-fi, Comedy |
Series | Borderlands |
Borderlands 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person shooter and RPG game in the Borderlands series.
General information
- Developer support page
- Publisher support page
- Official forums - PC-specific tech support category
- Official Discord server for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Limited to Standard Edition and only available in select countries. | |||
Publisher website | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. Choice between Epic Games Store and Steam versions. |
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Epic Games Store | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
GamersGate | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
GamersGate | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. Choice between Epic Games Store activation and a Steam key. |
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Steam | Super Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. |
- Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on January 21, 2021.[2][3]
Version differences
- Standard Edition contains the base game.
- Super Deluxe Edition includes all Deluxe Edition content, the first Season Pass, and Multiverse Final Form cosmetic packs.
- Ultimate Edition includes all Super Deluxe Edition content and Season Pass 2.
- Pre-orders included Gold Weapon Skins Pack.
- Epic Games Store versions purchased before December 31, 2020 included the Psycho Bundle Pack for Fortnite.
- Deluxe Edition included Retro Cosmetic Pack, Neon Cosmetic Pack, Gearbox Cosmetic Pack, Toy Box Weapons Pack, equippable XP & loot drop boost mods.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | Includes four campaign DLC and the Butt Stallion pack consisting of a weapon skin, weapon trinket, and grenade mod.[4] | |
Season Pass 2 | Includes Designer's Cut and Director's Cut add-ons, as well as the Multiverse cosmetic packs.[5] | |
Gold Weapon Skins Pack | Pre-purchase bonus content consisting of a gold weapon trinket and gold weapon skins applicable to all guns in the game. | |
Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot | Campaign add-on. | |
Guns, Love, and Tentacles | Campaign add-on. | |
Bounty of Blood | Campaign add-on. | |
Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck | Campaign add-on. | |
Designer's Cut | Additional skill tree for each Vault Hunter, and the Arms Race game mode. | |
Director's Cut | Additional boss, locations, items, and bonus behind-the-scenes content. | |
Toy Box Weapons Pack | Two toy guns, toy grenade mod, trinket. | |
Retro Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin. | |
Neon Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin. | |
Gearbox Cosmetic Pack | Weapon skin and trinket. | |
Multiverse Final Form Amara Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Final Form Moze Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Final Form FL4K Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Final Form Zane Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Disciples of the Vault Amara Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Disciples of the Vault Moze Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Disciples of the Vault FL4K Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. | |
Multiverse Disciples of the Vault Zane Cosmetic Pack | Vault Hunter head and skin. |
- Trinkets can be attached from the slot next to the desired equipped weapon in the inventory.
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | Skins packs sold as DLC. |
Time-limited | Cosmetics, 12 golden keys and a weapon available exclusively to Twitch Prime subscribers.[6] |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos and splash screen
Use the -nostartupmovies -nosplash command line arguments to skip the intro videos and splash screen.[7]
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Remove the intro video files[8] |
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Remove the splash screen image file[8] |
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- A game update may restore the files.
Disable Bloom and Depth Of Field
- Options to either disable Bloom, DOF or both.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/397540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 3\Saved\SaveGames\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/GearboxSoftware/OakGame/Saved/SaveGames/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/397540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | See the related wiki section for more information. | |
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Reportedly nonfunctional.[9][10][11] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | HUD is always spanned, cutscenes are 16:9 pillarboxed. Partial cropping of UI elements. |
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Ultra-widescreen | 16:9 pillarboxed cutscenes. Partial cropping of UI elements. | ||
4K Ultra HD | [12] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 70-110° sliders in increments of 1 for player and vehicle FOV.[8] | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Trilinear, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA or TAA, and SSAA through Resolution Scale up to 200% in 25% increments. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | [8] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Multiple presets, custom from 15 to 300, or unlimited. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Part of the Calibrate Display settings. HDR must be enabled in Windows. Max brightness and UI brightness adjustment sliders are available.[13] |
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Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Four color options for Friendly, Neutral and Hostile reticles.[8] |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
- Supports VRS on supported hardware.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Certain actions and keys are not remappable.[14][15] See this wiki page for workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Acceleration and Smoothing toggles.[16] | |
Mouse sensitivity | Sliders of 1-100 in increments of 1 for look, ADS and vehicle. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | [17] | |
Controller remapping | [18] | |
Controller sensitivity | Sliders of 1-10 in increments of 1 for look, ADS and vehicle. Adjustable deadzones for each stick.[18] | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Vertical and horizontal inversion for look and map menu.[18] |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | [18] | |
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Xbox button prompts | Automatic or manually selectable as Prompt Style 1.[18] | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | [citation needed] | |
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PlayStation button prompts | Automatic or manually selectable as Prompt Style 2 | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | [18] | |
Haptic feedback | Vibration toggle.[18] | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | [18] |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Sound Effects, Music, Dialogue, Incoming Chat Volume. | |
Surround sound | 5.1 and Dolby Atmos supported.[19][20] | |
Subtitles | Adjustable size and background opacity. | |
Closed captions | Critical sound effects captioning. | |
Mute on focus lost | Play in Background option within the Sound settings. | |
EAX support | Spatial Sound HRTF. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Game language is defined by that of the OS but can be set manually with the noted command line arguments.[21]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | -culture=en |
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Simplified Chinese | -culture=zh-Hans-CN |
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Traditional Chinese | -culture=zh-Hant-TW |
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French | -culture=fr Defaults to the AZERTY keyboard layout for key bindings. |
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German | -culture=de |
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Italian | -culture=it |
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Japanese | -culture=ja |
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Korean | -culture=ko |
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Brazilian Portuguese | -culture=pt-BR |
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Russian | -culture=ru |
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Spanish | -culture=es |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op.[22] |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op LAN server browser is available. |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op Optional cross-play between Epic Games Store, Steam, and Xbox console versions through a free SHiFT account.[23] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Region choice between Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, or Automatic. | |
Dedicated | [24] | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[25] |
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UDP | 5795-5847, 7777, 14001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Borderlands 3. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported. See the vorpX game list. |
Issues unresolved
Loading issues in DirectX 12 mode
- The game may take longer to load or get stuck at the intro loading screen when the DirectX 12 mode is selected.[26][27][28]
Edit the config file to return to DirectX 11[8] |
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Stuttering on high-end hardware
- There have been multiple reports of the game stuttering on hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.[29][30]
- Switching to DirectX 12 may result in better performance and reduction of stuttering, as well as better utilization of the CPU in combat on high-end hardware.[31][32]
Disable Control Flow Guard[33] |
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Block all network connections from the game to potentially reduce stuttering[35] |
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Use the -NOTEXTURESTREAMING command line argument to disable texture streaming.[36]
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Game freezing in Mayhem Mode
- Having the Mob Mentality modifier enabled may cause the game to freeze.
From the Mayhem menu, reroll until the Mob Mentality modifier is no longer listed.[37][38] |
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Menu cropping
- The cropping issues affecting the menu screens at resolutions other than 16:9 have been addressed for the most part as of the latest game version.[39][40]
- However, Catch-a-Ride menu screens are cropped at resolutions wider than 16:9.[41]
Use keyboard buttons to spawn a vehicle[41] |
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Press E to select, Q to deploy, and Tab ↹ to close the menu. |
- Some of the vehicle customization options are out of view at 32:9 and wider resolutions.
Temporarily switch to a 16:9 resolution through the Visuals menu within Options.[42] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11, 12 | |
OpenGL | Only on macOS.[citation needed] | |
Metal support | Only on macOS.[citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Black outlines thickness and removal
Adjust the thickness of the game objects' black outlines through a config file[43] |
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Remove black outlines from the game objects with a DLL injection[44] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3570 AMD FX-8350 |
Intel Core i7-4770 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 96.4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 AMD Radeon HD 7970 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 590 6 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Independent benchmarks indicate that meeting the recommended system requirements is not enough for 60 FPS at 1080p at the High and Ultra graphics presets.[45]
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.20.3[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (397540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2021-09-17
- ↑ DSOGaming - Gearbox has removed Denuvo from Borderlands 3 - last accessed on 2021-01-22
- ↑ Displaying change M:5810392720910730831 - last accessed on 2021-01-22
- ↑ Borderlands.com - Borderlands 3 - Season Pass - last accessed on 2019-04-03
- ↑ Borderlands.com - Get Ready for Next-Level Mayhem with Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2 - last accessed on 2020-10-15
- ↑ Get Borderlands 3 loot with Twitch Prime [UPDATE] - last accessed on 2021-08-26
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-01-22
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-12
- ↑ Cloud Saves Not Working - last accessed on 2020-03-15
- ↑ syncing Saves - last accessed on 2020-03-15
- ↑ Cloud Saves Not syncing - last accessed on 2020-03-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-13
- Tested at 3840x2160 custom resolution, reflected in much lower than normal FPS.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-07-06
- Tested on an HDR TV.
- ↑ Bugs and Glitches Mega Thread (SPOILERS) 2 - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ Bugs and Glitches Mega Thread (SPOILERS) 3 - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-13
- With smoothing enabled, the reticle always failed to reach the starting position when moving the mouse back quicker.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-13
- Right after game launch, each menu was navigated and the game was briefly played with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-13
- Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-13
- The rear speakers were used for positional audio on the 5.1 system.
- ↑ Borderlands 3 - Dolby - last accessed on 2021-02-24
- ↑ Borderlands 3 - Changing the Language on Epic - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ Gearbox producer Patrick Fenn on Twitter - last accessed on 2019-09-12
- "split screen shall be a console exclusive feature"
- ↑ Borderlands 3 Crossplay Update! - last accessed on 2021-06-25
- ↑ No dedicated servers mean this is practically a single player game. - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ General Network Troubleshooting - last accessed on 2020-10-10
- ↑ So i changed to dx12. And yeah i can't get the game to start - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ FPS Lag/Loading issues on DirectX11/DirectX12 (benchmark results), plus other bugs - last accessed on 2019-09-19
- "I’ve waited 30 minutes for loading on the claptrap screen on DirectX12, it didn’t work."
- ↑ Gearbox Official on DX12 - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ Bugs and Glitches Mega Thread (SPOILERS) 1 - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ Horrible FPS Drops/Stuttering - last accessed on 2019-09-13
- ↑ Borderlands 3 performance issues - last accessed on 2019-09-22
- ↑ Borderlands 3 performance issues - last accessed on 2019-09-22
- ↑ https://new.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/odd9zb/comment/hqlkyh0/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/odd9zb/comment/hsqsdxf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
- ↑ Holy s**t i mightv'e found a fix for us having stuttering issues!! - last accessed on 2019-09-15
- ↑ LEGIT Stutter Fix For Those With Higher End PC's in BL3 - last accessed on 2020-01-08
- ↑ Game keeps freezing/crashing - last accessed on 2020-10-10
- ↑ PSA: Certain Mayhem mods might cause crashes/freezes - last accessed on 2020-10-10
- ↑ Borderlands 3 in 2560x1080 is AWESOME - last accessed on 2020-08-24
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-08-05
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Verified by User:Rose on 2020-09-23
- Tested at 2560x1080
- ↑ Borderlands 3 Map navigation howto for Stephen - last accessed on 2020-02-19
- ↑ Remove Cel Shading(PC) - last accessed on 2019-09-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-11-05
- Screenshots taken and compared.
- ↑ Borderlands 3 system requirements, settings, benchmarks, and performance analysis - last accessed on 2019-09-12