Gearbox Software released the Borderlands 4 patch 1.5 this March 2026, bringing extra breath to those who play on PC. The approximately 20GB update focuses on optimization and delivers an average 20% increase in FPS compared to the original release. In addition to the performance gain, the update introduces C4SH the Rogue, the new Vault Hunter via DLC that players have been waiting for since September.
Although the average gain is encouraging, some specific scenarios show even more impressive results. In native tests with an RTX 4080 at 1440p and settings on “Very High,” the performance jump reached 42.7%. For those using low settings at 1080p with DLSS, the gain was 26.6%. Even with these numbers, the developer stated that the work has not stopped, as the goal is to further refine the title’s stability.
Patch Notes: Player Experience
Gearbox detailed specific changes to improve the quality of life within the game’s ecosystem. Check out the full list of adjustments:
- We improved how cloud saves are managed to prevent errors when overwriting old files;
- Players will now only be matched with others who have the same content. This prevents users from being kicked to the Main Menu for not having access to paid DLCs;
- We fixed a bug that prevented the selection of new skins while the game was loading;
- Additional optimization on various interface bars (HUD);
- General improvements in stability and optimization.
