Fix Borderlands 4 Constant Crashing Issue

One of the biggest action role-playing games of 2025, Borderlands 4, has finally arrived. This game is enough to keep you hooked for hours as it offers excellent gunplay and an engaging story with strong characters. This time, players will notice new movement options like double jumps and air dashes. However, a lot of players are reporting that the game is buggy as it constantly crashes while launching. If you are also facing the same problem, this guide has covered all the real solutions for you.

How to Fix Borderlands 4 Constant Crashing Issue

Many players of Borderlands 4 have been reporting constant crashing issues while accessing the game. Well, this is a common issue and mostly occurs in all modern online games. Thankfully, there are several solutions to fix this. Let’s discuss how to fix the constant crashing issue in Borderlands 4.

1. Repair Game Files

One of the first solutions shared by many players is to repair the game files. Any corrupted or missing files could be the root cause of the crashing issue. So, we will start our troubleshooting guide with repairing such game files. Here is how you can do it on Steam and Epic Games.

On Steam: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify integrity of game files >> Wait for a while until the scanning process completes, and then relaunch the game.

On Epic Games: Open up Epic Games Launcher Library >> Find the game >> Click on the three dots next to the game >> Select Verify. After the scanning, relaunch the game.

2. Update or Roll Back Graphics Drivers

Outdated or old graphics drivers are one of the most common reasons for crashing issues. So, try updating or rolling back your current drivers. Here is how to do it:

To Update: Go to the official website of the manufacturer of your Graphics Drivers (NVIDIA or AMD), download and install the latest driver, and then reboot your PC.

If the crashing issue persists after the update, try rolling back your current drivers. 

To Roll Back: Go to Device Manager by pressing Win + X keys on your keyboard, and then go to Device Manager. Then, expand Display Adapters >> Right-click on your GPU >> Properties. Under Driver, click on Roll Back Driver and then reboot your PC.

Many players report that the latest NVIDIA 50-series drivers are unstable with UE5 games, causing crashes even if your PC has high-end hardware. Rolling back to driver 566.36, which is widely considered stable for UE5 titles, can help to reduce crashing issues in the online games.

3. Disable/Remove Overlays & Background Apps

Sometimes, overlays (Steam, Discord, GeForce) and applications running in the background can also conflict with the game. So, try disabling or removing them and relaunch the game.

Furthermore, close the running applications like MSI Afterburner, Razer Synapse, or RGB software from the Task Manager and then relaunch the game.

4. Switch Between Fullscreen / Borderless Window

Many players suggest that switching the game between Fullscreen and Borderless Window can help to fix the issue. When you launch any new games, they run in Fullscreen Mode by default, but it seems that Borderlands 4 has stability issues under some driver and hardware setups. So, simply try toggling back and forth between Fullscreen and Borderless and check if the issue is resolved or not. You can do this simply by pressing the Alt + Enter keys on your keyboard.

5. Turn Off DirectX 12 

Several players have managed to resolve the crashing issue simply by turning off DirectX 12, as it is unstable in Borderlands 4. If you have no idea how to do it, follow the steps below:

1. Launch the game >> Go to its Settings >> Graphics/Advances.
2. Find the DirectX option
3. Switch from DirectX 12 to DirectX 11
4. Once done, relaunch the game and check if the issue is resolved.

6. Lower Graphics Settings

If you have set high-end settings in the game, it might trigger instability and crashing issues. So, try lowering graphics settings and check if you are able to play the game without crashing problems. Here is our recommendation:

1. Ray Tracing – Turn off
2. Texture Streaming – Medium/Low
3. Shadows – Medium/Low
4. Anti-aliasing – Off
5. Once done, apply the settings and relaunch the game.

7. Cap FPS 

Many players found that uncapped FPS (Frames Per Second) is the real reason why Borderlands 4 is crashing constantly. So, if you are still struggling to fix the issue, try capping FPS by enabling V-sync or limiting FPS, and you should be able to fix this problem. Here is how you can do it:

1. Go to Settings >> Graphics
2. Enable V-Sync or set Max FPS to 60 or 120, depending on your monitor
3. If not available in-game, go to:

• For NVIDIA Control Panel >> Manage 3D Settings >> Max Frame Rate
• For AMD Radeon Software >> Graphics >> Frame Rate Target Control

8. Check for Overheating / Undervolt GPU

In case your GPU becomes hot frequently, it can be a common cause of the game crashing on your PC. To fix it, you can install MSI Afterburner or HWMonitor and keep the temperature of your GPU under ~80°C.

9. Disable Third-Party Antivirus

Many players suggest that a third-party antivirus program installed on your PC can cause the crashing issue in Borderlands 4. So, if you have any of the third-party software installed, like Bitdefender, Avast, Norton, or Kaspersky, simply try disabling them temporarily while playing the game. If you are still facing the same problem, then try uninstalling it and then relaunching the game.

10. Disable G-Sync in NVIDIA Control Panel

G-Sync helps to synchronize your monitor’s refresh rate with the GPU to eliminate screen tearing issues. However, certain UE5 games like Borderlands 4 crash when G-Sync is enabled, as it conflicts with the refresh rates. Therefore, try disabling G-sync in your NVIDIA Control Panel and then relaunch the game. For this:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel
2. In the left menu, go to Display >> Set up G-SYNC
3. Uncheck the box Enable G-SYNC, G-SYNC Compatible
4. Click on Apply to save changes
5. Relaunch the game.

11. Disable Hyperthreading in BIOS (Intel CPUs)

Although Hyperthreading helps to improve the overall gaming performance, it can sometimes interfere with the smooth function of the game. So, some players suggest disabling it to fix the issue. Here is how to do it:

1. First of all, reboot your PC and press DEL or F2 to enter the BIOS Settings.
2. Go to Advanced >> CPU Configuration or Advanced CPU Settings
3. Find Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and set it to Disabled
4. Once done, save the changes and exit from the BIOS settings
5. At last, reboot your PC and relaunch the game.

12. Disable DLSS or Switch to TSR

DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is NVIDIA’s AI-based upscaling. It can help to improve the overall gaming performance. However, sometimes, it can conflict with the UE5 games like Borderlands 4. Therefore, trying to disable DLSS or switching to TSR can help to fix the issue. For this, go to Settings in the game >> Graphics >> Find Upscaling or Anti-Aliasing option >> Change DLSS to TSR or Off. Once done, relaunch the game.

13. Downclock Intel i9 CPUs to Load Shaders Properly

Some Intel i9 CPUs running at stock or overclocked speeds can trigger the game-crashing issues. So, it is recommended to reduce the CPU clock slightly. Follow the steps below for these settings:

1. Install Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) or use your BIOS Settings to modify CPU clocks
2. Reduce the CPU multiplier or core ratio by 3 to 10% (For example: 5.5GHz >> 5.0GHz)
3. Once done, apply the change and reboot your PC.

14. Reinstall the Game

If none of the above methods work, try uninstalling and reinstalling the game from scratch. A clean installation of the game often fixes corrupted installed files, which were causing the crashing problems.

That’s all for this guide on how to fix the Borderlands 4 constant crashing issue.