Borderlands 4 is packed with action, chaos, and non-stop looting—but for many PC players, the fun is cut short by crashes, black screens, or error messages. Whether the game won’t launch, freezes mid-mission, or keeps crashing to desktop, we’ve got fixes.
This guide covers the best solutions to fix Borderlands 4 crashes and errors on PC so you can get back to smooth gameplay.
Common Borderlands 4 PC Issues
Players have reported:
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Game crashing on startup
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Black screen after launch
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Freezing during cutscenes
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Random crashes during missions
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Error codes & not responding
Fix 1: Update GPU Drivers
Outdated drivers cause most crashes.
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NVIDIA: Update via GeForce Experience
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AMD: Update via Radeon Software
Fix 2: Verify Game Files
Corrupted files = startup crashes.
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Steam: Right-click → Properties → Installed Files → Verify Integrity
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Epic Games/Xbox App: Manage → Verify / Repair
Fix 3: Disable Overlays
Overlays (Discord, Steam, GeForce) often cause black screen & crashes.
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Turn them OFF before launching Borderlands 4.
Fix 4: Run as Administrator
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Right-click Borderlands4.exe → Run as Administrator
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Helps prevent crash loops caused by missing permissions.
Fix 5: Lower Graphics Settings
If the game runs but keeps crashing:
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Shadows: Medium or Low
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Ray Tracing: OFF
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DLSS/FSR: ON (Performance Mode)
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V-Sync: OFF
Fix 6: Check DirectX & Visual C++
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Install the latest DirectX 12
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Update Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables
Fix 7: Reinstall on SSD
If nothing works, reinstall Borderlands 4 on an SSD for faster loading and stability.
Extra PC Optimization Tips
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Close background apps (browsers, streaming software)
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Enable Windows Game Mode
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Turn off Xbox Game Bar & unnecessary overlays
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Update Windows to the latest build
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