The controversy started with a Borderlands fan's tweet questioning the upcoming franchise installment. They observed that the game appears visually similar to Borderlands 3 and raised concerns about potential marketing budget cuts. The fan also referenced the poorly-received Borderlands 2024 film, which received negative reviews from audiences and critics alike - including from Uwe Boll. Rather than addressing these concerns, Pitchford responded that he "didn't want to deal with this negativity" and initially threatened to block the user before clarifying he would simply mute notifications instead.
Community Backlash Escalates
The situation intensified when prominent streamer Gothalion advised the developer to embrace criticism and value feedback from dedicated fans. Pitchford dismissed this as "toxic pessimism," emphasizing developers' intense efforts to create entertaining experiences for players.
These exchanges sparked divided opinions among fans. While some defended Pitchford's position, acknowledging the immense pressures in game development, others criticized his approach as dismissive of constructive feedback. The discussion also reminded many of Pitchford's history of controversial social media interactions.
Borderlands 4 is scheduled for release on September 23, 2025 across PS5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms.
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