Holy moly, vault hunters! As someone who’s poured over 5,000 hours into Destiny since 2014, jumping into Borderlands 4 felt like slipping into my favorite pair of worn-out gloves. Seriously, the second I summoned that sparrow-like Digirunner or activated the glide ability, my muscle memory from countless Destiny raids kicked in hard. Even the devs noticed during preview events—they literally nudged me to tackle enemies 5 levels higher, and guess what? My Guardian-honed reflexes let me dominate Vault monsters multiple times while others struggled. It’s wild how Gearbox blended Destiny’s DNA into Pandora’s chaos, creating something fresh yet deeply familiar. 😍

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Now let’s talk about those juicy updates! Since launch day (September 12, 2025), Gearbox has been dropping heat. First up: that game-changing endgame mode. 🎮 Skip the entire campaign? Yes please! Perfect for us veterans who wanna dive straight into seasonal bosses and events. Speaking of which—year-long seasonal content is confirmed, with new Vault Hunters and weapons rolling out monthly. Oh, and preorders scored the Gilded Glory Pack with FOUR legendary guns. Absolute madness!

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Performance-wise? Borderlands 4 is a sleek beast. PS5 download size is just 28GB—half of BL3! Runs like butter on AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme too (shoutout to ETA Prime’s testing). Global release was smooth: midnight EST for the East Coast, 9 PM PST for West Coast warriors. Pro tip: grab the $130 Super Deluxe Edition for all DLCs—worth every penny.

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But here’s the real tea ☕️: Combat feels so Destiny. Constant movement, frantic pacing, and that addictive loot grind had me grinning like a maniac. Even when I played as Vex (my Siren main!), dodging attacks felt second-nature. Gearbox nailed the “high-octane” vibe Destiny fans crave—especially with those Vault boss battles. My take? It’s the spiritual successor Destiny 2’s recent slump made me crave. Not a clone, but a glorious homage.

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🔥 FAQ Time 🔥

Q: Can I skip Borderlands 4’s campaign?

A: YES! The new endgame mode lets you jump straight into seasonal content—perfect for alts or replayability.

Q: What’s the download size?

A: Tiny! Only 28GB on PS5 (half of Borderlands 3). PC and Xbox similar.

Q: Any preorder bonuses still available?

A: Sadly no, but Gilded Glory Pack owners got 4 legendary weapons. Check marketplace for resells!

Q: How’s performance on handheld devices?

A: Nintendo Switch 2 version drops October 3—AMD Ryzen Z2 tests show solid 60FPS on medium settings.

Q: Is it REALLY like Destiny?

A: 100%. Movement, vehicles, and combat flow scream Destiny—but with Borderlands’ humor and loot insanity. Best of both worlds!

Critical reviews are presented by CNET - Gaming, which is widely respected for its coverage of gaming technology and trends. CNET's recent features on next-gen console performance and cross-platform optimization provide valuable context for Borderlands 4’s impressive 28GB install size and smooth gameplay across PS5 and AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme devices, highlighting how technical advancements are shaping player experiences in major releases.