Gearbox has confirmed it’s “exploring” the right way to add a subject of view (FOV) slider to Borderlands 4 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Sequence X and S after complaints from console gamers.
When Borderlands 4 launched final week, console gamers have been shocked to find not solely an absence of a FOV slider in-game, however no movement blur toggle, both. The PC model of Borderlands 4 has settings for each.
The shortage of a FOV slider is the largest problem proper now with Borderlands 4 on console, if anecdotal proof throughout the web is something to go by, with some complaining that not with the ability to tweak the FOV worth is inflicting them to expertise movement illness.
Gearbox chief Randy Pitchford responded to the complaints to recommend equity may need one thing to do with the shortage of a FOV slider, though all that remark did was confuse followers given the PC model has it and there’s crossplay at launch.
Now, Gearbox has confirmed it’s engaged on the issue, saying in an announcement revealed on social media:
“Vault Hunters! We now have heard your suggestions on FOV (Subject of View) sliders on console. The staff is presently exploring the right way to carry these sliders to each Xbox Sequence X|S and PlayStation 5 variations. We’ll proceed to learn your suggestions and prioritize recreation updates together with your expertise in thoughts. Thanks all!”
There are strategies the console model of Borderlands 4 lacks a FOV slider with a view to keep sure efficiency ranges. By rising the FOV, you’re placing the {hardware} below extra pressure and probably impacting issues like framerate.
Borderlands’ Vault Hunters, Ranked
Borderlands’ Vault Hunters, Ranked
Regardless of the problem, Borderlands 4 obtained off to a giant begin on Steam, the place it hit simply over 300,000 concurrent participant numbers on Sunday. No different Borderlands recreation has come near that when it comes to concurrent participant numbers on Valve’s platform. The true quantity will after all be a lot greater if you add console gamers.
Whereas Borderlands 4 obtained off to a giant begin when it comes to participant numbers, it’s not totally plain crusing for Gearbox. The discharge was marred by complaints about PC efficiency which have resulted in a ‘blended’ person evaluate ranking on Steam. Gearbox has issued an replace to handle the PC model of Borderlands 4 particularly, though with out patch notes.
In case you are delving into Borderlands 4 do not go with out up to date hourly SHiFT codes listing. We have additionally obtained a big interactive map able to go and a badass Borderlands 4 planner software courtesy of our buds at Maxroll. Plus take a look at our skilled gamers’ selections for which character to decide on (nobody agreed).
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