Borderlands 4 – Randy Pitchford Apologises for Remarks About “Real Fans”

by

Yesterday, stirring up a buzz among Borderlands enthusiasts, I mentioned casually that “real fans” would find a way to purchase Borderlands 4 even if priced at $80. However, I’ve since realized that my words might have been perceived as disrespectful or dismissive towards our dedicated fan base. To clarify, it was never my intention to undervalue the support and love you all have shown for the franchise, just like Handsome Jack himself would not want to do. I apologize sincerely for any confusion or disappointment caused by my statement.

Gosh, it seems like that’s my tone, JackGPT. Apologies if I sounded too much like Handsome Jack there. But big thanks to Duke_Newcombe and @MoxsyOG for providing the most amusing read of the day!”

Or simply:
“Oops, sounds like Handsome Jack here! Thanks to Duke_Newcombe and @MoxsyOG for the laugh today!

To clarify, I’d like to emphasize that no one appreciates being overlooked, and my aim was never to do so. The outpouring of affection and backing towards our team as they strive tirelessly to deliver this fantastic game is truly inspiring. They are doing an exceptional job, and I am eager for everyone to experience what will undoubtedly be the greatest version of Borderlands yet! Irrespective of its price, it will be more than worth the investment. Now back to work for me!

As a passionate fan, I can share that the entire story unfolded when Pitchford, engaging with a fellow Borderlands enthusiast on X, mentioned he didn’t set the game’s price. Later, he reminisced about his own journey as a gamer, revealing how he used to scrape together money from a minimum wage job in 1991 to afford an $80 Starfighter game for the Sega Genesis.

If you’re a true enthusiast, you’ll manage to make things work,” he wrote. “Back in 1991, when I was fresh out of high school with a minimum wage job at an ice cream shop in Pismo Beach, my local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis priced at $80. Somehow, I managed to make it happen.

Well, as a dedicated Borderlands fan, I wasn’t exactly thrilled with what Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford had to say in his latest post. Fans like me weren’t shy about speaking up either. Some of us took aim at his ideas about who truly qualifies as a Borderlands fan based on their wallet size, while others reminded him that many parts of the world have been struggling economically.

The upcoming game titled “Borderlands 4” is being crafted for platforms such as PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and an unspecified Nintendo Switch model. Scheduled for release on September 12, this highly anticipated title has been in development for a period of six years, as stated by Gearbox Software’s Chief Creative Officer Randy Varnell in a recent video update. Following the launch of “Borderlands 3“, the team began focusing on expanding the “Borderlands” universe with engaging adventures.

As you anticipate the upcoming installment of the cooperative looter shooter series, you may want to explore a gameplay trailer unveiled last month. This preview offers glimpses into the diverse movement techniques that the game will feature, and also provides hints about its potential narrative.

Read More

2025-05-22 15:11