Borderlands 4 FPS Issues Fix Guide

**Borderlands 4** delivers chaotic combat and vivid visuals, but PC players often face frustrating **FPS drops** and performance hiccups. Unreal Engine 5’s particle-heavy effects strain both GPUs and CPUs. If your gameplay feels choppy, these tweaks might stabilize your framerate and restore smoothness.

Optimizing Borderlands 4 Performance

Key fixes focus on **enabling upscaling** (DLSS/FSR), **disabling frame generation**, and adjusting graphics settings. Ensure your hardware meets minimum requirements and drivers are updated for optimal results.

Update Graphics Drivers

*Always start here.* Nvidia and AMD have released game-specific driver updates to improve Borderlands 4 compatibility. Outdated drivers frequently cause stutters or scaling issues.

Disable Frame Generation

While marketed as a performance booster, frame generation can create **uneven motion** and artifacts during intense fights. Turn it off for smoother gameplay, even on RTX 40-series cards.

Enable DLSS or FSR

*Upscaling is crucial.* DLSS (Nvidia) and FSR (AMD) boost framerates by **up to 45%** with minimal visual compromise. Stick to **Quality** or **Balanced** presets for best results.

Adjust Graphics Settings

Focus on these high-impact options for immediate FPS gains:

Lighting Quality: Set to Low – a major performance drain.
Volumetric Clouds/Fog: Lower to Medium.
Directional Shadows: Medium adds 3–5 FPS.
Foliage Density: Avoid Very High – minimal visual benefit for heavy cost.

Textures can stay higher if you have sufficient VRAM. Limiting FPS may also reduce sudden drops.

Close Background Apps

Overlays (Discord, Steam, etc.) and resource-heavy apps like browsers can interfere. Disable them if stuttering persists.

Check Hardware Requirements

Borderlands 4 demands modern hardware:
– Minimum: 6GB VRAM GPU, 16GB RAM
– Recommended: 8GB+ VRAM GPU, 32GB RAM
Subpar systems will struggle, even with settings minimized. Use upscaling at 1080p if near minimum specs.