The highly anticipated Borderlands 4 is finally set to launch in September, and fans are eagerly awaiting the latest entry in the popular looter shooter franchise. While the game has faced some criticism over its minimum PC requirements and price, Gearbox Software has been listening to its fanbase and has added a new feature that many have been requesting: an optional combat radar.
The radar will be an optional feature that is off by default, allowing players to choose whether they want to use it or not. For those who prefer a clearer view of the environment or a more challenging combat experience, they can choose to leave it off. However, for those who have been disappointed by the lack of a minimap in previous Borderlands games, the radar may be a welcome addition when taking on waves of enemies in larger, more open environments.
In addition to the combat radar, Borderlands 4 is also adding several other highly requested features, including manual healing items, more weapon customization, and mission replays. These additions are sure to please longtime fans of the franchise and provide a more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.
The news of the combat radar came from a Twitter thread from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford, who explained that the team wasn't planning to include the feature from the start but began looking into whether adding it was possible as more fans requested it. Some developers found the time to create the radar and included it just before the game went into pre-launch QA testing. While it won't be available in the hands-on preview build of the game, it will be available upon the title's full release this fall.
While some fans have criticized Pitchford's handling of negative feedback, there is still plenty of excitement around Borderlands 4. Many gamers seem happy with the direction Gearbox is taking the franchise after Borderlands 3, and the addition of the combat radar and other requested features is sure to please many.
However, it remains to be seen how these new features will help overcome some of the recent negative press surrounding the game. Only time will tell if Borderlands 4 will live up to its potential and become a hit among fans and critics alike. But for now, fans can look forward to an improved gaming experience with the addition of an optional combat radar and other highly requested features when the game launches this September.
