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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2019}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 30, 2019}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
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|strategywiki = Borderlands 3
 
|strategywiki = Borderlands 3
 
|wikipedia    = Borderlands 3
 
|wikipedia    = Borderlands 3
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|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 19554
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://borderlands.com Official website]
 
{{mm}} [https://borderlands.com Official website]
 +
{{mm}} [https://gearboxsoftware.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002121592-Borderlands-3 Developer support page]
 +
{{mm}} [https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/sections/360003831093-Borderlands-3 Publisher support page]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/c/Borderlands-3 Official forums] - [https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/c/Borderlands-3/BL3-PC-TechSupport PC-specific tech support category]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/c/Borderlands-3 Official forums] - [https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/c/Borderlands-3/BL3-PC-TechSupport PC-specific tech support category]
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/borderlands Official Discord server] for game series
 
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/borderlands Official Discord server] for game series
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{{Availability/row| retail |  | Epic Games Store | Limited to Standard Edition and only available in select countries. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| retail |  | Epic Games Store | Limited to Standard Edition and only available in select countries. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Official | https://borderlands.com/en-US/shop/borderlands-3-standard-edition/ | Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Official | https://borderlands.com/en-US/shop/borderlands-3-standard-edition/ | Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | borderlands-3 | Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | borderlands-3 | Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BORDERLANDS-3 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-BORDERLANDS-3-DELUXE-EDITION|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|DD-BORDERLANDS-3-SUPER-DELUXE-EDITION|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BORDERLANDS-3 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-BORDERLANDS-3-DELUXE-EDITION|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|DD-BORDERLANDS-3-SUPER-DELUXE-EDITION|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4065-1 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4065-2|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|4065-3|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4065-1 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4065-2|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|4065-3|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| GMG | borderlands-3-pc | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-pc|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | borderlands-3-pc | Epic Games Store | {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-pc|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Humble | borderlands-3 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Humble|borderlands-3-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | borderlands-3 | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Humble|borderlands-3-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition|Super Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Epic Games Launcher||Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.codefusion.technology/b3_da2dsa23/|title=Denuvo Support Page|date=2019-09-12}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Epic Games Launcher||Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.codefusion.technology/b3_da2dsa23/|title=Denuvo Support Page|date=2019-09-12}}</ref>
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = limited
 
|multimonitor              = limited
−
|multimonitor notes        = HUD is always spanned, cutscenes are [[#Cropping at 21:9 and wider resolutions|hidden from view with sharpening on]] and 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}} otherwise, some impermanent UI elements are not visible.
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|multimonitor notes        = HUD is always spanned, cutscenes are 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}, some impermanent UI elements are [[#Cropping at 32:9 and wider resolutions|cropped or out of view]].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = limited
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = [[#Cropping at 21:9 and wider resolutions|Misplaced and cropped cutscenes with sharpening on]], 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}} otherwise. Partial cropping of impermanent UI elements at 32:9.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}} cutscenes. Partial [[#Cropping at 32:9 and wider resolutions|cropping]] of impermanent UI elements at 32:9.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-09-13|comment=Tested at 3840x2160 custom resolution, reflected in much lower than normal FPS.}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-09-13|comment=Tested at 3840x2160 custom resolution, reflected in much lower than normal FPS.}}</ref>
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|udp  = 3478-3479, 5060, 5062, 6250, 12000-65000
 
|udp  = 3478-3479, 5060, 5062, 6250, 12000-65000
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/10/borderlands-3.html Helix Mod: Borderlands 3].
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Game crashing===
 +
{{ii}} Crashes to desktop possibly related to enabling Vsync have been reported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/game-keeps-freezing-crashing/3127312|title=Game keeps freezing/crashing|date=2019-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-borderlands-3-564978.phtml|title=Review: Borderlands 3|date=2019-09-17|snippet=As an aside, I did not encounter any major glitches outside of one crash on PC literally in the final area of the game.}}</ref>
 +
 
===Loading issues in DirectX 12 mode===
 
===Loading issues in DirectX 12 mode===
−
{{ii}} The game may 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 cant get the game to start|date=2019-09-13}}</ref><ref name="dxbeta">{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/GearboxOfficial/status/1172309042170957826|title=Gearbox Official on DX12|date=2019-09-13}}</ref>
+
{{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 cant 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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===Stuttering on high-end hardware===
 
===Stuttering on high-end hardware===
 
{{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>
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{{ii}} The following workaround has resulted in improvements for stuttering when aiming down sights.
+
{{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}} Prior to the September 26, 2019 update that tackled the aiming down sights stuttering issue,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/borderlands-3-update-9-26-2019-patch-notes/3655673|title=Borderlands 3 Update 9/26/2019 - Patch Notes|date=2019-09-27}}</ref> setting the overall graphics quality to Very Low has been reported to result in improvements.
 
{{Fixbox|description=From the Advanced Visuals menu, set Overall Quality to Very Low and each standalone graphics option as desired|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3huy2/i_may_have_a_temporary_fix_odd_one_for_the_ads/|title=I may have a temporary fix, odd one, for the ADS stutter.|date=2019-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=From the Advanced Visuals menu, set Overall Quality to Very Low and each standalone graphics option as desired|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3huy2/i_may_have_a_temporary_fix_odd_one_for_the_ads/|title=I may have a temporary fix, odd one, for the ADS stutter.|date=2019-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Block all network connections from the game|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=
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{{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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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Cropping at 21:9 and wider resolutions===
+
===Cropping at 32:9 and wider resolutions===
−
{{ii}} The game has cropping issues affecting the UI and cutscenes at ultra-widescreen and multimonitor resolutions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/bug-screen-resolution-cutting-stuff-off-cut-scenes-and-messages-on-top-of-the-screen/3143710|title=Bug: Screen Resolution cutting stuff off cut scenes and messages on top of the screen|date=2019-09-14}}</ref>
+
{{ii}} The game has cropping issues affecting the UI at super ultrawide and multi-monitor resolutions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/bug-screen-resolution-cutting-stuff-off-cut-scenes-and-messages-on-top-of-the-screen/3143710|title=Bug: Screen Resolution cutting stuff off cut scenes and messages on top of the screen|date=2019-09-14}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} At first game launch, the Brightness and Subtitles screen is vertically cropped, resulting in hidden elements.
 
{{ii}} At first game launch, the Brightness and Subtitles screen is vertically cropped, resulting in hidden elements.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Enter}} or the controller equivalent at the Brightness and Subtitles setup screen to skip it and configure through main menu Options.|ref=<ref name="release"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Enter}} or the controller equivalent at the Brightness and Subtitles setup screen to skip it and configure through main menu Options.|ref=<ref name="release"/>|fix=
−
}}
 
−
{{ii}} Cutscenes and character selection screen appear cropped and misplaced or entirely black unless FidelityFX Sharpening is disabled.
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable FidelityFX Sharpening before going into New Game|ref=<ref name="release"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/d3gjed/borderlands_3_219_is_alright/f02jkd6/|title=Borderlands 3 - 21:9 is alright|date=2019-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
−
#From the main menu, go to Options -> Visuals -> Advanced.
 
−
#Set '''FidelityFX Sharpening''' to '''Off'''.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        =  
+
|opengl versions        = true
−
|opengl notes          =  
+
|opengl notes          = Only on macOS.{{cn|date=November 2019}}
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
−
|metal support          =  
+
|metal support          = true
−
|metal support notes    =  
+
|metal support notes    = Only on macOS.{{cn|date=November 2019}}
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  =
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Black outlines thickness===
+
===Black outlines thickness and removal===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust the thickness of the game objects' black outlines through a config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3jcqk/remove_cel_shadingpc/f0611tc/|title=Remove Cel Shading(PC)|date=2019-09-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust the thickness of the game objects' black outlines through a config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlands3/comments/d3jcqk/remove_cel_shadingpc/f0611tc/|title=Remove Cel Shading(PC)|date=2019-09-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code> in a text editor.
 
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code> in a text editor.
 
# Locate <code>EdgeDetectionTexelOffset=-1.00000</code> and change the numerical value as desired between -1.0 and 1.99.<br>Setting to <code>1.3</code> should result in barely visible outlines.
 
# Locate <code>EdgeDetectionTexelOffset=-1.00000</code> and change the numerical value as desired between -1.0 and 1.99.<br>Setting to <code>1.3</code> should result in barely visible outlines.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Remove black outlines from the game objects with a DLL injection|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=Screenshots taken and compared.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://mega.nz/#!gglmTIRL!p7z6PU_IWBdgoh0pVZpfX7apb8kVfRpwv-rpwXodbJE this archive].
 +
# Unpack and copy the files from the archive to <code>{{p|game}}\OakGame\Binaries\Win64\</code>
 +
{{ii}} Only works in the DirectX 11 mode.
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 16:52, 12 November 2019

Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3 cover
Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
2K Games
Engines
Unreal Engine 4
Release dates
Windows September 13, 2019
macOS (OS X) October 30, 2019
Borderlands 3 guide on StrategyWiki
Borderlands 3 on Wikipedia
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Borderlands
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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2022

General information

Official website
Developer support page
Publisher support page
Official forums - PC-specific tech support category
Official Discord server for game series
Borderlands 3 subreddit

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Epic Games Launcher
 Limited to Standard Edition and only available in select countries.
Windows
Official website
Epic Games Launcher
 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
Epic Games Launcher
 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Epic Games Launcher
 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
Epic Games Launcher
 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
Epic Games Launcher
 Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Epic Games Launcher and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[1]
Exclusive to the Epic Games Launcher until April 2020.[2]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Gold Weapon Skins Pack Pre-purchase bonus content comprised of a gold weapon trinket and gold weapon skins applicable to all guns in the game.
Windows
Retro Cosmetic Pack Vault Hunter head and skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin.
Windows
Neon Cosmetic Pack Vault Hunter head and skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin.
Windows
Gearbox Cosmetic Pack Weapon skin and trinket.
Windows
Toy Box Weapons Pack Two toy guns, toy grenade mod, trinket.
Windows
Season Pass Includes four planned campaign DLC and the Butt Stallion pack comprised of a weapon skin, weapon trinket, and grenade mod.[3]
Windows
Trinkets can be attached from the slot next to the desired equipped weapon in the inventory.

Version differences

Pre-orders included the Gold Weapon Skins Pack.
All versions purchased before December 31, 2020 include the Psycho Bundle Pack for Fortnite.
The Standard Edition contains the base game.
The Deluxe Edition includes the Retro Cosmetic Pack, Neon Cosmetic Pack, Gearbox Cosmetic Pack, Toy Box Weapons Pack, equippable XP & loot drop boost mods.
The Super Deluxe Edition includes all Deluxe Edition content and the Season Pass.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos and splash screen

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument to skip the intro videos[4]
Remove the intro video files[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\OakGame\Content\Movies\
  2. Delete or rename 2KLOGO.mp4, AMDLOGO.mp4 and GBXLOGO.mp4.
Optionally, the new game introduction by Marcus may be skipped by deleting or renaming MARCUS_INTRO.mp4
Remove the splash screen image file[5]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\OakGame\Content\Splash\
  2. Delete or rename Splash.bmp
A game update may restore the files.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 3\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 3\Saved\SaveGames\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
See the related wiki section for more information.

Video settings

Basic visuals settings.
Basic visuals settings.
Advanced visuals settings.
Advanced visuals settings.

Template:Video settings

The game also includes a benchmarking tool and a dedicated photo mode.

  • 110 FOV at 16:9

  • 110 FOV at 21:9

  • 110 FOV at 32:9

  • 110 FOV at 48:9

Input settings

Basic controls settings.
Basic controls settings.
Advanced controller settings.
Advanced controller settings.

Template:Input settings

  • Keyboard remapping options.

  • Controller remapping options.

Audio settings

Sound settings.
Sound settings.
Accessibility settings.
Accessibility settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Game language is defined by that of the OS but can be set manually with the noted command line arguments.[6]
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
-culture=en
Simplified Chinese
-culture=zh-Hans-CN
Traditional Chinese
-culture=zh-Hant-TW
French
-culture=fr
Defaults to the AZERTY keyboard layout for key bindings.
German
-culture=de
Italian
-culture=it
Japanese
-culture=ja
Korean
-culture=ko
Brazilian Portuguese
-culture=pt-BR
Russian
-culture=ru
Spanish
-culture=es

Network

Network & Social settings.
Network & Social settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
[7]
LAN play
LAN server browser is available.
Online play
4 Co-op
Campaign, Circle of Slaughter and Proving Grounds modes.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Region choice between Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, or Automatic.
Dedicated
[8]
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3478-3479, 5060, 5062, 6250, 12000-65000
UDP 3478-3479, 5060, 5062, 6250, 12000-65000
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Borderlands 3.

Issues unresolved

Game crashing

Crashes to desktop possibly related to enabling Vsync have been reported.[9][10]

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.[11][12][13]
Edit the config file to return to DirectX 11[5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini in a text editor.
  3. Locate the PreferredGraphicsAPI=DX12 line.
  4. Change it to PreferredGraphicsAPI=DX11 and save the file.

Stuttering on high-end hardware

There have been multiple reports of the game stuttering on hardware exceeding the recommended system requirements.[14][15]
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.[16][17]
Prior to the September 26, 2019 update that tackled the aiming down sights stuttering issue,[18] setting the overall graphics quality to Very Low has been reported to result in improvements.
From the Advanced Visuals menu, set Overall Quality to Very Low and each standalone graphics option as desired[19]
Block all network connections from the game to potentially reduce stuttering[20]
Disables multiplayer functionality.
  1. Go to the Control Panel, click on System and Security, then Windows Defender Firewall.
  2. On the sidebar, click on Advanced settings.
  3. On the sidebar, click on Outbound rules.
  4. Under Actions, click on New Rule...
  5. Select Program, click on Browse... and select <path-to-game>\OakGame\Binaries\Win64\Borderlands3.exe, then Block the connection. Check every box on the next page, enter a name for the rule, click on Finish.
Right-click the rule and select Disable Rule when it's no longer needed.

Cropping at 32:9 and wider resolutions

The game has cropping issues affecting the UI at super ultrawide and multi-monitor resolutions.[21]
At first game launch, the Brightness and Subtitles screen is vertically cropped, resulting in hidden elements.
Press ↵ Enter or the controller equivalent at the Brightness and Subtitles setup screen to skip it and configure through main menu Options.[5]

Issues fixed

Progression loss

Multiple players have reported character progression loss after game crashes or switching between computers.[22]
  • A number of the players have chosen to overwrite local files at the Epic Games Launcher cloud saves conflict prompt,[23][24] which attributes at least some of the cases to user error.
    On September 16, 2019, Epic Games stated that the conflict prompt screen has not appeared in every case of conflict between local and cloud saves, and a hotfix has been deployed.[25]
  • In the event of save corruption for reasons unrelated to cloud saving, backups created by the game may be found in the save folder.[26]
Restore corrupt save files from backup[27]
  1. Go to the save game data location.
  2. Move or rename the .sav file of the corrupt character (e.g. 1.sav to 1.sav.corrupt).
  3. Rename the matching .tmp backup file after the original name of the corrupt character file (e.g. 1.sav~RF41d945e.tmp to 1.sav).

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11, 12 DirectX 12 support is in beta stage.[13]
OpenGL
Only on macOS.[citation needed]
Metal support
Only on macOS.[citation needed]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio Wwise
Interface Scaleform

Black outlines thickness and removal

Adjust the thickness of the game objects' black outlines through a config file[28]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini in a text editor.
  3. Locate EdgeDetectionTexelOffset=-1.00000 and change the numerical value as desired between -1.0 and 1.99.
    Setting to 1.3 should result in barely visible outlines.
Remove black outlines from the game objects with a DLL injection[29]
  1. Download this archive.
  2. Unpack and copy the files from the archive to <path-to-game>\OakGame\Binaries\Win64\
Only works in the DirectX 11 mode.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5-3570		 AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i7-4770
System memory (RAM) 6 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 75 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 7970
Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
2 GB of VRAM 		AMD Radeon RX 590
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB of VRAM
64-bit OS and processor are 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.[30]

References

  1. ↑ Denuvo Support Page - last accessed on 2019-09-12
  2. ↑ Borderlands 3 PC is releasing exclusively on the Epic Store in September - last accessed on 2019-09-12
  3. ↑ Borderlands.com - Borderlands 3 - Season Pass - last accessed on 2019-04-03
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-13
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Verified by User:Rose on 2019-09-12
  6. ↑ Borderlands 3 - Changing the Language on Epic - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  7. ↑ Gearbox producer Patrick Fenn on Twitter - last accessed on 2019-09-12
    "split screen shall be a console exclusive feature"
  8. ↑ No dedicated servers mean this is practically a single player game. - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  9. ↑ Game keeps freezing/crashing - last accessed on 2019-09-17
  10. ↑ Review: Borderlands 3 - last accessed on 2019-09-17
    "As an aside, I did not encounter any major glitches outside of one crash on PC literally in the final area of the game."
  11. ↑ So i changed to dx12. And yeah i cant get the game to start - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  12. ↑ 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."
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Gearbox Official on DX12 - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  14. ↑ Bugs and Glitches Mega Thread (SPOILERS) 1 - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  15. ↑ Horrible FPS Drops/Stuttering - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  16. ↑ Borderlands 3 performance issues - last accessed on 2019-09-22
  17. ↑ Borderlands 3 performance issues - last accessed on 2019-09-22
  18. ↑ Borderlands 3 Update 9/26/2019 - Patch Notes - last accessed on 2019-09-27
  19. ↑ I may have a temporary fix, odd one, for the ADS stutter. - last accessed on 2019-09-13
  20. ↑ Holy s**t i mightv'e found a fix for us having stuttering issues!! - last accessed on 2019-09-15
  21. ↑ Bug: Screen Resolution cutting stuff off cut scenes and messages on top of the screen - last accessed on 2019-09-14
  22. ↑ Completely Lost Save File - last accessed on 2019-09-15
  23. ↑ Played from 14 to 18 this morning. Logged on and back to 16... - last accessed on 2019-09-15
  24. ↑ My character just got reset, possible bug. Please help! - last accessed on 2019-09-15
  25. ↑ Epic Games store tweet - last accessed on 2019-09-16
  26. ↑ Level 47 Siren got corrupted - last accessed on 2019-09-15
  27. ↑ How To Fix Corrupt Character Save In Borderlands 3 PC - last accessed on 2019-09-15
  28. ↑ Remove Cel Shading(PC) - last accessed on 2019-09-17
  29. ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2019-11-05
    Screenshots taken and compared.
  30. ↑ Borderlands 3 system requirements, settings, benchmarks, and performance analysis - last accessed on 2019-09-12