Overview

• Randy Pitchford issued a 557-word statement apologizing for his “real fans” remark and calling it a misunderstanding
• He stressed that he doesn’t set Borderlands 4’s price and doesn’t want anyone to pay more than they can afford
• Review bombing of the Borderlands trilogy on Steam persists, fueled by Pitchford’s comments and contested EULA changes from Take-Two
• Industry figures and fans, including Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Michael Douse, labeled the “real fans” line elitist and out of touch
• Borderlands 4 is slated for September 12, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC with its final price unconfirmed and pre-orders expected soon