Borderlands 4 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Borderlands 4 on PC, you need at least GeForce GTX 1030(2GB VRAM) and 8 GB RAM. Plan for 2 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Borderlands 4 PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or newer | – |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or higher | – |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | – |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1030(2GB VRAM) | – |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
How demanding is Borderlands 4?
Its minimum memory requirement of 8 GB is higher than 37% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 2 GB install is larger than 11% of them.
The minimum requirements point to an outdated budget machine: a dual-core processor from the Core2 era, a graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and an operating system as old as Windows 7. Today, that hardware barely qualifies as entry-level. Plus, the spec sheet doesn’t specify a recommended tier for the processor, memory, or graphics, leaving you without a clear target for a better experience.
The storage requirements are particularly strange. The minimum asks for just 2 GB of available space, while the recommended tier only bumps that up to 5 GB. That’s surprisingly low for a game of this size. The 8 GB RAM minimum and the graphics card will ultimately determine whether the game runs at all. For the best performance, install the game on an SSD. Its small footprint makes this easy. Also, double-check that your system has the required 8 GB of memory before proceeding.
Is Borderlands 4 on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists Borderlands 4 for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
Borderlands 4 system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Borderlands 4?
Windows 7 or newer, Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or higher, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1030(2GB VRAM). You also need 2 GB available space.
Can I run Borderlands 4 with 8 GB of RAM?
Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 8 GB.
How much storage does Borderlands 4 need?
The Steam page lists 2 GB of free space.
More on Borderlands 4
Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.
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Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
