Borderlands 4 Player Count is Down 96% from Its Peak

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When it launched two months ago, Borderlands 4 had over 300,000 players playing at the same time, peaking at 304,398. Now, that number has dropped dramatically by 96%. Released in September to generally good reviews, Borderlands 4 is the newest game in the popular Borderlands series, known for its quirky style and focus on collecting loot. It includes a fresh group of characters, large open areas to explore, and the classic Borderlands mix of action and comedy.

Reviews for Borderlands 4 have been generally positive, with critics enjoying how the game updates the series’ signature loot-and-shoot gameplay for modern consoles and introduces exciting new features, such as large open areas for both solo and cooperative play. While the game isn’t without its flaws – some reviewers found the endgame lacking – Borderlands 4 currently holds a critic score of 82. However, player reviews on Steam are currently mixed.

Borderlands 4 Steam Player Count is Way Down

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It appears player interest in Borderlands 4 on Steam has significantly declined. While the game initially reached over 300,000 concurrent players, that number has dropped dramatically. In the last 24 hours, the peak was just over 10,000 players – a 97% decrease. Even last weekend’s peak of around 13,000 isn’t much higher. Despite this drop, Borderlands 4 remains the most popular Borderlands game on Steam, and it’s still seeing more players than previous titles in the series.

Borderlands 4 Isn’t a Live-Service Game

It’s notable that Borderlands 4‘s player numbers have decreased, but it’s important to remember this isn’t a game that relies on a constantly high player count to stay successful. New content is still being added, and a complete drop in players would likely affect future support, but that doesn’t seem likely at the moment, so there’s no need to worry. Also, Steam numbers don’t give the full picture – Borderlands 4 is available on other platforms like the Epic Games Store.

Fans of the Borderlands series might be a little concerned by recent comments from Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, regarding sales of Borderlands 4. He noted that initial US sales were a bit lower than expected, although he anticipates sales will improve over time. While Borderlands 4 still sold more copies at launch than any other game in the series, Take-Two seemingly hoped for even stronger numbers. It’s important to remember we don’t have complete sales figures or a clear understanding of Take-Two’s original goals for the game.

What’s Next for Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 has kicked off its post-launch content with the release of the first free Bounty Pack, and players have plenty to anticipate in 2026. A second Bounty Pack, filled with new missions, character skins, and challenging bosses, is already planned. Plus, the first Story Pack, ‘Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned,’ will introduce a new playable character named C4SH. Throughout 2026, fans can expect even more Bounty Packs, bosses, and Story Packs to expand the Borderlands 4 experience.

It will be interesting to watch how many people play Borderlands 4 on Steam when the first major story expansion is released. Significant updates often bring back players who haven’t played in a while, and we might see that happen with Borderlands 4 next year.

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2025-11-27 08:04