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September 18, 2025

As Borderlands 4 PC performance woes continue, Gearbox says “we’re reading every piece of feedback” and it’s “our top priority” to make improvements, with one patch coming today

Borderlands 4 has received favorable reviews and set new records for concurrent players on Steam, but some players are frustrated with its performance, especially on PC. Gearbox has stated that addressing performance issues is their top priority and is actively engaging with player feedback. A primary concern is a potential memory leak affecting console gameplay, for which a temporary workaround has been suggested by Randy Pitchford. Gearbox is committed to improving the player experience and is working on solutions.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Randy Pitchford calls Borderlands 4 “pretty damn optimal” amidst PC performance complaints

Gearbox Software's CEO Randy Pitchford addressed player concerns about the optimization of Borderlands 4 on PC, stating that the game's performance is "pretty damn optimal." He emphasized the relationship between players' hardware and software, encouraging gamers to customize settings for better performance. Pitchford mentioned that it is reasonable for developers to aim for 30fps on minimum specs and 60fps on recommended specs. He noted that Borderlands 4 has "few real issues," with any problems affecting only a small percentage of users, and assured ongoing improvements in performance. Despite this, many players reported frustrations with unstable frame rates, corroborated by Digital Foundry's analysis highlighting stuttering and frame rate drops. Since its launch on September 11, 2025, Borderlands 4 has received mixed reviews on Steam, primarily due to performance issues, yet it has surpassed 300,000 concurrent players, ranking among the most-played games on the platform.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

In a week dominated by Silksong and Borderlands, co-op roguelike Shape of Dreams still managed to launch on Steam as an instant top-seller

The indie roguelike game Shape of Dreams sold over 100,000 copies within its first 24 hours on Steam, peaked at over 30,000 concurrent players, and entered the top 10 of the best sellers chart. The developer, Lizard Smoothie, released a hotfix to address player feedback regarding game balancing and progression. Shape of Dreams is currently available at a 20% discount on Steam until September 24.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Get Arma 3 for less than the price of a coffee in Bohemia’s Interactive’s publisher sale

Bohemia Interactive is releasing Arma 4, the successor to Arma 3, which has been successful for over a decade. Arma 3 is currently available at a 90% discount for £2.50 as part of a Steam publisher sale. The game features a single-player campaign and multiplayer options, including cooperative operations and role-playing servers. The expansions for Arma 3 include Arma 3 Zeus, priced at £2.40, and Arma 3: Laws of War, priced at £2.50. Other titles on sale include Arma: Cold War Assault for £0.89, Arma 2 for £1.50, and DayZ for £20. Arma Reforger, a transitional title leading to Arma 4, is available at a 25% discount for £25. The sale continues until September 25.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

Hades 2 might have serious competition as new challenger from Lies of P studio skyrockets on Steam

Hades 2 is nearing the end of its early access phase, while Shape of Dreams has launched and is gaining traction in the roguelike genre. Developed by Neowiz, Shape of Dreams features rapid-paced gameplay, eight unique characters, and a complex build system similar to Path of Exile 2. It supports cooperative play for up to three players and includes eight distinct worlds with unique bosses and secrets. The game has achieved over 40,000 concurrent players within its first 24 hours and has received positive initial reviews, with 78% recommending it and a 92% approval rating among English-speaking players. Shape of Dreams is available on Steam for .99/£16.79, with a 20% launch discount until September 24, and a free demo is also offered.

AppWizard

September 11, 2025

Borderlands 4 launches to ‘mostly negative’ reviews on Steam thanks to widespread performance problems and crashes

Borderlands 4's Steam user review average is currently "mixed," with a "mostly negative" rating primarily due to performance issues such as low frame rates, stuttering, and crashes, even on high-end hardware. Players have reported that upscaling technologies like DLSS may be necessary for better gameplay. A 2.7GB post-launch patch has been released, but no separate hotfix has been mentioned. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford advised players with older hardware to have realistic expectations regarding performance. Despite the performance concerns, the game has over 192,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing previous titles in the series.

AppWizard

September 11, 2025

Silksong is huge, but it’s way huger on PC: Steam was Team Cherry’s biggest US platform, analyst says, and the game didn’t even break top 50 on PlayStation

Hollow Knight: Silksong was released by Team Cherry on September 4 and peaked at 587,150 concurrent players on Steam. The PlayStation Store had a slower uptake compared to PC, with a delayed update for the game's listing contributing to a subdued response from North American PS4 and PS5 players. Many opted to purchase the game through other channels or did not buy it due to its availability for free to Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscribers. Observations are based on the game's release day, indicating potential for increased interest over time.

AppWizard

September 11, 2025

Silksong dev Team Cherry apologises for shoddy Chinese translation

The developer of Hollow Knight: Silksong has acknowledged concerns about the game's Simplified Chinese translation, which has received 'Mixed' reviews on Steam. Matthew Griffin, the studio's marketing representative, thanked the Chinese gaming community for their feedback on translation inaccuracies and stated that improvements will be made in the coming weeks. The game, released on September 4th, achieved nearly 600,000 concurrent players on Steam.

AppWizard

September 9, 2025

You can get Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 for its best price yet, and now’s the perfect time to play

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 is currently available at a 50% discount on Steam, priced at .99 / £27.49. This is the largest price reduction since its launch in September 2024. The game has seen a surge in player count, reaching over 30,000 concurrent players. The discount ends on Monday, September 15.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

You can get Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 for its best price yet, and now’s the perfect time to play

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 is currently available at a 50% discount on Steam, priced at .99 / £27.49. This discount is the largest since its launch in September 2024 and will expire on Monday, September 15. The game allows co-op play with up to two other players, featuring Captain Titus as the main character. It has received numerous updates, including new weapons and game modes, resulting in over 30,000 concurrent players.