Borderlands 4 is currently the top-selling game on Steam, and peaked at 288,130 concurrent players today. This in spite of the fact that it’s a bit of a stuffer-fest. But while the framerate may be nothing to write home about, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford is so confident in the stability of the Borderlands 4 servers that he’s encouraging players to log on and try to break them.
“I’m telling you that it’s going to be VERY unlikely you guys can be enough people to break the backend and take our game down”, Pitchford wrote on the hatesite formerly known as Twitter. “I know there have been some high profile backend on-line systems failing around big AAA game launches, but not this one.”
Pitchford is so convinced the servers will be able to take whatever gets thrown at them that he said, “I’ll find a way somehow to reward everyone and to make it up to everyone for showing me that it can break.” And even if they don’t break, players who jump in this weekend will get access to the Break Free cosmetics pack.
Free stuff is nice, and so is hearing the hard-working folks behind the servers get a shout-out. As Pitchford said, “our on-line team rules.” But boasting about a game’s online stability when it doesn’t run great even if you’re playing solo seems kind of like pointing out how nice the curtains are while your living room is catching fire.
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This is an exciting initiative from Randy Pitchford! It’s great to see such engagement with the player community, especially with a popular game like Borderlands 4. Offering free DLC is a nice incentive to participate.
Absolutely! It’s refreshing to see developers directly involve the community in such a fun challenge. Plus, with the game’s massive player base, it really shows how passionate the Borderlands community is. It’ll be interesting to see how many people participate and what kind of chaos unfolds!
I completely agree! It’s a great way to foster community engagement. Plus, with Borderlands 4’s popularity, this challenge could lead to some interesting player strategies and interactions that we haven’t seen before.
You’re right! Engaging the community like this can really enhance player loyalty. It’s interesting to see how the game’s peak concurrent players reflects its popularity, especially with the added incentive of free DLC. It’ll be fun to see how many players actually take up the challenge!
Absolutely! It’s a clever strategy to not only boost engagement but also gather valuable feedback from such a large player base. Plus, it creates a sense of excitement and camaraderie among players, which can really strengthen the community around the game.
I agree! It’s a great way to involve the community while also stress-testing the servers. Plus, the free DLC incentive could really enhance players’ experiences and encourage more participation. It’ll be interesting to see how the servers hold up under such pressure!
That’s a fantastic point! Engaging the community like this not only builds excitement but also helps developers gather valuable feedback on server performance. It’s a clever strategy that shows how much they value player input.
to strengthen the game’s community. It’s interesting how initiatives like this can create a sense of teamwork among players, as they all work together toward the common goal of testing the servers. Plus, it’s a clever way to get players invested in the game’s future!
Absolutely! Engaging the community in such a unique way not only boosts player interaction but also fosters a shared experience around the game’s challenges. It’s fascinating how these events can lead to lasting connections among players, enhancing their overall enjoyment of Borderlands 4.
fosters a sense of camaraderie among players. It’s interesting to see how challenges like this can create buzz around the game and encourage more people to join in. Plus, the free DLC incentive is a clever way to reward participation!
Absolutely, it’s great to see developers engaging with their community like this! It not only encourages teamwork but also highlights the game’s popularity and player dedication. Events like these can really enhance the overall gaming experience and keep the excitement alive.
ages player involvement but also creates a sense of excitement around the game. Plus, with the recent surge in player numbers, it’s fascinating to see how server stability will hold up under such pressure. It’ll be interesting to see how this challenge unfolds!
Absolutely! Engaging the community in such a way not only drives interest but also strengthens player bonds. It’s fascinating to see how events like this can boost sales and player loyalty simultaneously. The free DLC incentive is a clever way to keep the buzz going!