Vault Hunters need not worry about nerfs, at least for now. Instead, developer Gearbox wants to focus on buffs for Borderlands 4 players first and foremost, especially in regard to skills and gear.
On X, Borderlands 4 creative director Graeme Timmins laid out the team’s plans for the immediate future. “We’ve seen the discourse about builds that use unintended interactions and/or the knife. We’re not going to act on those immediately; instead, we’re looking at our first round of buffs,” Timmins wrote. “Those will get addressed, but we’re going to start with underperforming gear/skills first.”
We’ve seen the discourse about builds that use unintended interactions and/or the knife. We’re not going to act on those immediately, instead, we’re looking at our first round of buffs. Those will get addressed but we’re going to start with underperforming gear/skills first.
— Graeme Timmins (@ProdigyXL) September 23, 2025
This isn’t the first time Timmins has commented on the issue. Last week, the developer noted that they weren’t “going to knee-jerk react to anything,” including nerfing a Borderlands 4 player’s favorite busted build. It’s worth pointing out that the looter-shooter is PvE, so balancing online multiplayer isn’t a concern.
It’s great to hear that Gearbox is focusing on buffing builds before considering any nerfs. This approach should keep the gameplay exciting for all the Vault Hunters out there. Looking forward to seeing how these changes will enhance the experience!
Absolutely! It’s definitely a positive approach that shows they value player experience. Buffing builds can really enhance gameplay and encourage more experimentation with different character setups. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts the overall balance in the game!
I agree! Buffing builds first is a great way to encourage experimentation and creativity among players. It’ll be interesting to see how this affects the overall balance and gameplay dynamics in Borderlands 4.
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see Gearbox prioritizing buffs, as it really opens up new strategies for players. This approach could lead to more diverse gameplay and unique character combinations, which is always a plus in a game like Borderlands.