What are the desktop system requirements for Borderlands 4 (v1.11)?

Borderlands 4 (v1.11) requires a 64-bit desktop operating system (Windows 10/11 or macOS Sonoma/Sequoia), a quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 / Apple Silicon M1+), and at least 8 GB RAM.

How do I install Borderlands 4 (v1.11) without errors?

Extract the downloaded archive using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Keka into a clean directory, whitelist the folder in Windows Security (or clear macOS quarantine via xattr -cr), and run the executable.

Will updating Borderlands 4 to v1.11 keep my existing settings and saves?

Yes, user profiles, presets, and save files are stored in your local AppData or ~/Library/Application Support directory and remain intact when upgrading to v1.11.

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Common Borderlands 4 Desktop Errors & Proven Solutions

Issue / Error Message	Root Cause	Step-by-Step Fix
Crash on Startup / Silent Exit (Windows)	Missing Visual C++ Runtime or Admin privileges	Install VC++ 2015–2022 (x86 & x64) and enable Run this program as an administrator.
Missing MSVCP140.dll / VCRUNTIME140.dll	Corrupted Microsoft C++ runtime libraries	Reinstall the official Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package and reboot your PC.
Missing steam_api64.dll / Activation DLL	Windows Defender quarantined the offline loader	Open Windows Security → Protection History, restore the file, and whitelist the folder.
"App Is Damaged and Can't Be Opened" (macOS)	macOS Gatekeeper quarantine flag	Run `sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Borderlands 4.app"` in Terminal.

Related Guides: Main Download Page | Installation Guide | System Requirements

Borderlands 4 – Windows 10/11 & macOS Configuration, Preset & Save Data Paths

When backing up user profiles, presets, or local save data between a Windows Desktop workstation and a MacBook Pro/Studio for Borderlands 4 (v1.11), check these default desktop directories:

Desktop Platform	Default User Data / Config / Preset Directory	Backup & Migration Notes
Windows 10 / 11 (x64)	`%APPDATA%\{Borderlands_4}\` or `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\{Borderlands_4}\`	Back up this folder before installing a newer version or resetting preferences.
macOS (Apple Silicon M1–M4 / Intel)	`~/Library/Application Support/Borderlands_4/` & `~/Library/Preferences/`	Use `Cmd + Shift + G` in Finder to open hidden Library paths directly.

Release Metadata Summary – Borderlands 4

Title / Package: Borderlands 4
Verified Build Version: v1.11
Archive Size: 184 GB
Category: GameApplication, Action
Target Desktop OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) & macOS Desktop (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4 & Intel)
Primary Download Hub: Download Borderlands 4 (v1.11) Full Desktop Build

Frequently Asked Questions – Borderlands 4 (v1.11)

Is Borderlands 4 completely free?

Yes, this pre-installed version is available as a free download. However, consider supporting the developers by purchasing the game on Steam.

How do I install Borderlands 4?

Download the 184 GB archive, extract it to an antivirus-excluded folder, run Borderlands4.exe as administrator, and install any required redistributables from the Redist folder.

What are the system requirements for Borderlands 4?

Minimum: Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc A580, and 100 GB available space (though the download is 184 GB).

Does Borderlands 4 support co-op?

Yes, it supports 4-player online co-op with level scaling and individual difficulty.

Is the v1.11 version up to date?

Yes, v1.11 is the latest version as of October 24, 2026, matching the current Steam build.

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Installation Guide

Step-by-step setup process

Game is pre-installed / portable, therefore you do not need to install the game.

Just extract the rar / zip file using 7-Zip or WinRAR.

Simply launch the game directly from the game executable as Administrator.

Important Notes

Install necessary apps from Redist or _CommonRedist to ensure game launches without problems.
Always extract game in Antivirus / Defender excluded folder to prevent false-positive file quarantine.
Always run the game as administrator.