Gearbox has acknowledged player concerns about the absence of a field of view (FOV) slider in the console versions of Borderlands 4, recently launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The developer confirmed they are exploring potential solutions to this issue amid widespread complaints from console players who are experiencing discomfort and motion sickness due to fixed FOV settings. This contrasts with the PC version, where players enjoy customizable FOV settings. Despite the rocky start regarding FOV adjustments, Borderlands 4 achieved impressive player numbers on Steam, peaking at over 300,000 concurrent users, although the title currently holds a mixed user review rating due to various performance issues.

Will Gearbox add FOV sliders for Borderlands 4 on console?

Yes, Gearbox is currently exploring the implementation of FOV sliders for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Borderlands 4 in response to player feedback.

Borderlands 4 is the latest installment in the popular action role-playing series that combines looter-shooter mechanics with a vibrant, comedic art style. The franchise has garnered a dedicated fan base thanks to its unique characters known as Vault Hunters, diverse loot systems, and engaging cooperative gameplay. Released after extensive anticipation, Borderlands 4 aims to build upon the successes of its predecessors, though it has faced scrutiny regarding performance issues and feature parity between platforms.