Platforms: PC (Windows, macOS), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch (Ultimate Edition)
Unique Feature: Bazillions of procedurally generated guns, four distinct Vault Hunter classes with deep skill trees, signature cel-shaded art style and humor, multi-planet exploration, robust co-op gameplay.
Perspective: First-Person
Multiplayer: Cooperative (2 player online for campaign), Far Cry Arcade (Solo, Co-op, PvP)
Setting: Hope County, Montana, USA (Fictional)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
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Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
FL4K's Pets (Skag, Spiderant, Jabber): FL4K, the Beastmaster, can choose one of three loyal pets to fight alongside them. Each pet has unique abilities, attacks, and can be upgraded through FL4K's skill trees. Pets can draw aggro, deal damage, and provide buffs. They are a core part of FL4K's gameplay.
Various alien creatures
Moze's Iron Bear: Moze, the Gunner, can summon her bipedal Iron Bear mech as an Action Skill. Iron Bear is equipped with customizable heavy weapons on each arm (e.g., miniguns, grenade launchers, railguns, flamethrowers, melee fists) and provides significant firepower and protection for a limited time.
Mech Suit
Zane's SNTNL Drone & Digi-Clone: Zane, the Operative, can deploy a SNTNL combat drone that flies around attacking enemies with machine guns or rockets. He can also deploy a Digi-Clone of himself that distracts enemies and fires at them; Zane can swap places with his clone. These are Action Skills with cooldowns.
Robotic Drone / Holographic Clone
Co-op Player Characters (Vault Hunters): In co-operative multiplayer, other players join as their chosen Vault Hunters, each with their own unique skills and abilities, acting as active companions.
Human/Siren/Robot
Guns for Hire (Humans): Each specialist has unique skills: Nick Rye (plane/bombing runs), Grace Armstrong (sniper support), Jess Black (stealth/bow), Hurk Drubman Jr. (RPG), Adelaide Drubman (helicopter gunner/transport), Sharky Boshaw (flamethrower/explosives).
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Fangs for Hire (Animals): Boomer (dog) tags enemies and fetches items. Peaches (cougar) is a stealthy attacker. Cheeseburger (bear) is a tank that draws enemy fire.
Various Animals (Dog, Cougar, Bear)
Key Collectibles
Typhon Logs & Dead Drops: Audio logs left by the first Vault Hunter, Typhon DeLeon, detailing his adventures and discoveries. Finding all three logs in a zone reveals the location of a Typhon Dead Drop, a hidden loot cache.
Eridian Writings: Ancient alien texts scattered across the planets. After acquiring an Eridian Analyzer, players can decipher these writings to gain XP and Eridium, and uncover more lore about the Eridians and Vaults.
Dead Claptraps: Parts from deceased Claptrap units that can be salvaged to help Claptrap build a new friend. Each part provides Eridium.
Crew Challenges (Various Types): A category of collectibles and repeatable activities specific to different NPCs and planets. Includes:
- **Legendary Hunts:** (Sir Hammerlock) Defeating unique, powerful creatures.
- **Targets of Opportunity:** (Zer0) Assassinating specific high-value targets.
- **Crimson Radio:** (Moxxi) Sabotaging Children of the Vault propaganda towers.
- **Hijack Target:** (Ellie) Stealing specific vehicle parts to unlock them for the Catch-A-Ride system.
Red Chests: Special chests containing higher-quality loot, often found in hidden areas or at the end of dungeons/challenges.
Vault Symbols & Eridium Piles: Hidden Vault symbols that can be found, and destructible Eridium crystal piles that yield Eridium currency (used for cosmetics and end-game purchases).
Perk Magazines: Found throughout Hope County, often in buildings or Prepper Stashes.
Prepper Stashes: Hidden caches requiring environmental puzzle-solving to access. Contain money, resources, and perk magazines.
Vinyl Crates: Regional collectibles found in specific areas, part of a side mission.
Vietnam Lighters (John's Region): Found in Holland Valley.
Comic Books (Faith's Region): Found in Henbane River.
Bobbleheads (Jacob's Region - Cheeseburger): Found in Whiterock Mountains.
Whiskey Casks (DLC - Hours of Darkness): Found in the Hours of Darkness DLC map.
The core of Borderlands: 'bazillions' of guns with randomly generated parts, stats, elemental effects (Incendiary, Shock, Corrosive, Cryo, Radiation), and special properties. Guns come in different rarities (Common to Legendary/Pearlescent). Anointed gear grants powerful bonuses tied to Action Skill usage.
Each manufacturer has unique traits: **Jakobs** (high critical damage, ricocheting bullets, old-west aesthetic), **Maliwan** (elemental damage focus, charge-up times, dual elements), **Tediore** (guns are thrown like grenades when reloaded, then digistruct a new one), **Hyperion** (accuracy increases with sustained fire, deployable weapon shields when aiming), **Torgue** (explosive projectiles, sticky mode), **Dahl** (alternate fire modes - burst, full-auto, semi-auto), **Vladof** (high fire rate, under-barrel attachments like rockets/shotguns), **Atlas** (tracker tags for homing bullets), **COV (Children of the Vault)** ('infinite' ammo with overheat mechanic instead of traditional reloads).
Grenade Mods: Throwable Explosive/Utility
Various grenade mods with diverse effects, including singularities, MIRVs (multiple explosions), transfusions (health stealing), elemental damage, and utility effects like teleportation or enemy grouping.
Shields: Defensive Gear
Provide a regenerating energy shield that absorbs damage before health is affected. Shields have various capacities, recharge rates, recharge delays, and can have special properties like elemental resistance/nova bursts, damage boosting, or health regeneration.
Class Mods: Character Augment Gear
Equippable items specific to each Vault Hunter class. They provide boosts to specific skills (even allowing skills to be over-leveled) and often grant passive stat increases or unique class-specific perks.
Artifacts: Utility Gear
Provide powerful passive bonuses, often affecting movement (like enabling slam or slide anointments), elemental damage, melee damage, or providing unique utility effects like health regeneration or loot quality improvements.
Standard Firearms: Various (Pistols, Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, LMGs, Bows)
A wide array of conventional firearms. Can be customized with scopes, suppressors, extended magazines, and paint jobs.
Melee Weapons: Melee (Blunt, Edged, Improvised)
Includes items like baseball bats, shovels, pipes, knives, and brass knuckles. Some can be thrown.
Includes Flamethrowers, Rocket Launchers, Grenade Launchers, and unique quest/collectible related weapons.
Armor / Gear Sets
Shields: Primary defensive gear. Shields have varying capacities, recharge rates, recharge delays, and can possess special properties from different manufacturers (e.g., Pangolin - high capacity; Anshin - elemental resistance; Hyperion - amp damage on depletion). Legendary and unique shields offer powerful, build-defining effects.
Class Mods: Class-specific items that grant points to skills in the Vault Hunter's skill trees (potentially pushing them beyond their normal maximum) and provide additional passive stat bonuses or unique perks that synergize with specific builds.
Artifacts: Equippable Eridian artifacts that provide significant passive bonuses and unique effects. These can include elemental damage boosts, improved slide/slam mechanics, increased luck, health regeneration effects, or anointments that trigger on action skill use or other conditions.
Clothing Items: Primarily cosmetic; defensive stats are derived from Perks rather than clothing items directly. Players can customize tops, bottoms, headwear, and gloves.
Outfits: Pre-set cosmetic outfits that change the player's full appearance. Some unlocked through progression or special editions.
Outfits/Customization
Vault Hunter Heads: Unlockable and purchasable cosmetic heads that change the appearance of the player character's head. A wide variety of styles are available, from serious to outlandish.
Vault Hunter Skins: Cosmetic skins that alter the color scheme and patterns of the Vault Hunter's default outfit. Can be unlocked through gameplay, purchased, or obtained via special events and DLCs (e.g., Multiverse Final Form & Disciples of the Vault Cosmetic Packs).
Weapon Skins: Cosmetic skins that can be applied to weapons to change their appearance without affecting stats. Examples include the Butt Stallion weapon skin or Gold Weapon Skins Pack (pre-order/deluxe bonuses).
Weapon Trinkets: Small cosmetic charms that can be attached to weapons for personalization.
ECHO Device Skins: Cosmetic skins to change the appearance of the player's ECHO communication device.
Room Decorations (Sanctuary III): Players can find and place various decorations in their personal quarters aboard the Sanctuary III spaceship.
Tops, Bottoms, Headwear, Gloves: Player can choose from a variety of clothing items in these categories to customize their character's appearance. Unlocked through gameplay, challenges, or purchase with in-game currency.
Full Outfits: Complete outfits that change the player's entire look. Some are tied to specific game editions or events.
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Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression
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Players earn Perk Points by completing challenges, finding Perk Magazines, and completing Prepper Stashes. These points are spent on various Perks categorized into Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin, Prepper, and Leader, enhancing abilities like health, weapon handling, stealth, crafting, and companion effectiveness.
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World & Exploration
World & Level Design
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Hope County is divided into three main regions, each controlled by one of Joseph Seed's Heralds: Holland Valley (John Seed), Whiterock Mountains (Jacob Seed), and Henbane River (Faith Seed). Each region has its own distinct biome and feel.
Playable Vehicles
Outrunner: Light Buggy / All-Terrain Vehicle
A fast and versatile two-seater buggy, a staple of the Borderlands series. Customizable with different chassis, weapons (machine guns, rockets), armor, wheels, and paint jobs via the Catch-A-Ride system.
Technical: Armed Truck / Utility Vehicle
A heavier, more durable vehicle often equipped with a rear-mounted turret. Can carry more passengers. Also customizable with various weapons and parts.
Cyclone: Monowheel Combat Vehicle
A fast, agile single-wheel vehicle capable of strafing and high speeds. Offers unique offensive capabilities and maneuverability. Customizable with different weapon systems and mods.
Vehicles used by enemy factions like the Children of the Vault. Often ramshackle, heavily armed, and can be commandeered by the player. Some can be scanned at a Catch-A-Ride to unlock their parts for player vehicle customization.
Unique hover-capable wheels found in 'Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot' DLC, allowing vehicles to float over certain surfaces.
Jetbeast (DLC - Bounty of Blood): Customizable Hoverbike
A heavily armed and customizable hoverbike introduced in the 'Bounty of Blood' DLC, used for traversing the plains of Gehenna.
Cars, Trucks, ATVs, Motorcycles: Land Vehicle
A wide variety of civilian and militarized ground vehicles for traversal and combat. Some can be customized and equipped with weapons.
Boats and Seaplanes: Water/Air Vehicle
Used for traversing Hope County's rivers and lakes. Includes armed patrol boats and versatile seaplanes.
Airplanes and Helicopters: Air Vehicle
Various types of propeller planes and helicopters, some armed, for fast travel, combat, and accessing remote areas.
Special Vehicles: Unique Land/Air Vehicle
Includes customized vehicles like the 'Widowmaker' semi-truck, tractors, and unique vehicles found in DLCs.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
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Grizzly Bear / Black Bear: Bear
Hostile Wildlife / Fangs for Hire (Cheeseburger)
Cougar: Feline
Hostile Wildlife / Fangs for Hire (Peaches)
Wolf / Alpha Wolf: Canine
Hostile Wildlife
Dog: Canine
Neutral Wildlife / Fangs for Hire (Boomer)
Moose / Deer / Elk / Caribou: Ungulate
Neutral Wildlife (Hunting Resource)
Wolverine / Badger / Skunk: Mustelid / Mephitidae
Hostile Wildlife
Eagle / Turkey Vulture / Turkey: Bird
Hostile (Eagle) / Neutral Wildlife
Various Fish Species: Fish
Neutral Wildlife (Fishing Minigame)
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Story & Characters
Main Characters
Amara (The Siren): Playable Vault Hunter
A renowned hero from Partali, Amara is a powerful Siren who can summon ethereal fists to pummel her enemies. Her action skills focus on elemental damage, crowd control, and melee combat (Phasegrasp, Phaseslam, Phasecast).
FL4K (The Beastmaster): Playable Vault Hunter
An emergent AI robot on a quest of self-discovery, accompanied by one of three loyal pets (Skag, Spiderant, Jabber) that assist in combat. FL4K excels at critical hits, stealth (Fade Away), and commanding their beasts (Gamma Burst, Rakk Attack!).
Moze (The Gunner): Playable Vault Hunter
A former Vladof soldier who can digistruct and pilot her heavily armed Iron Bear mech. Moze's skill trees allow customization of Iron Bear's weaponry (miniguns, grenade launchers, railguns, etc.) and focus on explosives, shields, or infinite ammo.
Zane Flynt (The Operative): Playable Vault Hunter
A semi-retired corporate hitman from the Flynt family. Zane utilizes various gadgets like a SNTNL drone, a Digi-Clone, and a deployable Barrier. He is unique in his ability to equip two Action Skills simultaneously by sacrificing his grenade slot.
Tyreen Calypso: Main Antagonist / Siren
One of the Calypso Twins and a powerful Siren. She leads the Children of the Vault cult with her brother Troy, seeking to absorb the power of Vaults across the galaxy. Known for her live-streaming persona and ability to leech power.
Troy Calypso: Main Antagonist / 'God-King'
Tyreen's twin brother and co-leader of the Children of the Vault. He was born conjoined to Tyreen and possesses some Siren-like powers by siphoning her energy. He is ambitious and seeks to prove himself.
Lilith (The Firehawk): NPC / Leader of the Crimson Raiders / Siren
A returning character from previous Borderlands games and a powerful Siren. She leads the Crimson Raiders in their fight against the Calypso Twins and commands the starship Sanctuary III.
The famously annoying but occasionally helpful Claptrap unit, a series staple. Provides introductory guidance and comic relief.
Patricia Tannis: NPC / Scientist & Eridian Expert
A brilliant but socially awkward scientist specializing in Eridian technology and Vault lore. She plays a key role in understanding the Vaults and the Calypsos' plans.
Ellie: NPC / Mechanic
Moxxi's daughter and a skilled mechanic responsible for the Catch-A-Ride vehicle system on Sanctuary III and various planets.
Marcus Kincaid: NPC / Arms Dealer
The owner of Marcus Munitions, the primary weapon vending machines throughout the Borderlands universe.
The Junior Deputy (Rookie): Protagonist
A customizable (male or female) silent protagonist, new to the Hope County Sheriff's Department. Becomes central to the resistance against Eden's Gate.
Joseph Seed (The Father): Main Antagonist
The charismatic and manipulative leader of the Project at Eden's Gate cult. Believes he is chosen by God to lead his flock through an impending societal collapse.
John Seed: Antagonist (Herald)
Joseph's younger brother, responsible for indoctrination and conversion through forced confession and 'The Power of Yes'. Controls Holland Valley.
Jacob Seed: Antagonist (Herald)
Joseph's older brother, a former US Army marksman obsessed with culling the weak. Trains the cult's soldiers and uses psychological conditioning. Controls the Whiterock Mountains.
Faith Seed (Rachel Jessop): Antagonist (Herald)
Joseph's adoptive 'sister', who uses a potent hallucinogenic drug called Bliss to keep the cultists pacified and loyal. Controls the Henbane River region.
Sheriff Earl Whitehorse: Supporting Character
The Sheriff of Hope County, who initiates the attempt to arrest Joseph Seed. Becomes an ally to the player.
Guns for Hire / Fangs for Hire: Companions
Various specialist human NPCs (e.g., Nick Rye, Grace Armstrong, Hurk Drubman Jr.) and animal companions (e.g., Boomer, Peaches, Cheeseburger) that can be recruited to assist the player.
Example Missions
Main Story Campaign
A series of narrative quests following the new Vault Hunters as they join the Crimson Raiders to stop the Calypso Twins and their Children of the Vault cult from opening The Great Vault and gaining ultimate power. This journey spans multiple planets.
Side Missions
Numerous optional quests found on each planet, offered by various NPCs. These often involve unique stories, characters, and rewards, expanding the lore and providing XP and loot.
Crew Challenges
A set of planet-specific collectible and combat challenges issued by various crew members of Sanctuary III (e.g., Sir Hammerlock's Legendary Hunts, Zer0's Targets of Opportunity, Moxxi's Crimson Radio sabotage, Ellie's Hijack Targets, Claptrap's Dead Claptrap parts, Typhon DeLeon's Logs and Dead Drops). Completing these provides Eridium, XP, and contributes to area completion.
Proving Grounds (Eridian Trials)
End-game timed dungeon-like instances unlocked by finding Eridian Writings. Players fight through waves of enemies and a final boss within a time limit to earn high-quality loot. Different Proving Grounds offer unique challenges.
Circles of Slaughter
Wave-based survival arenas where players fight increasingly difficult hordes of enemies. Completing all rounds yields significant XP and loot. Examples include Cistern of Slaughter, Slaughter Shaft, Slaughterstar 3000.
DLC Campaign Missions
Each of the four main story DLCs (Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck) features its own new campaign with unique storylines, locations, enemies, and bosses.
Arms Race (Designer's Cut DLC)
A roguelike game mode where players start with no gear in a new zone (Stormblind Complex), scavenge for weapons, and fight to extract high-quality loot before being killed by enemies or an encroaching storm (Murdercane).
Ava's Murder Mysteries (Director's Cut DLC)
A series of story-driven side missions where players help Ava investigate potentially paranormal happenings and uncover a conspiracy across multiple planets.
Hemovorous the Invincible (Director's Cut DLC)
A challenging end-game raid boss encounter, requiring Eridium to access. Defeating this massive Varkid offers some of the best loot in the game.
The Warrant (Prologue)
Attempt to arrest Joseph Seed and escape the cult's initial onslaught on Dutch's Island.
Regional Liberation (John, Jacob, Faith)
Complete a series of story missions within each of the three main regions to fill the 'Resistance Meter', confront the respective Herald, and liberate the region.
Where It All Began (Finale)
Confront Joseph Seed after liberating all three regions.
Side Missions
Numerous optional quests given by various NPCs throughout Hope County, offering rewards and further insight into the world and its characters.
Prepper Stashes
Locate and solve environmental puzzles to access hidden caches of money, perk magazines, weapons, and resources.
Cult Outpost Liberation
Clear out enemy strongholds to reduce cult influence, unlock fast travel points, and gain access to new missions and shops.
Clutch Nixon Stunts
Complete a series of challenging stunt courses using various vehicles (cars, ATVs, planes, wingsuit).
DLC Missions (Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, Dead Living Zombies)
Unique story campaigns set in different scenarios: Vietnam War, Mars, and zombie movie pitches.
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Multiplayer Details
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Features two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign. Far Cry Arcade allows players to create, share, and play solo, co-op, and PvP maps using assets from various Ubisoft titles.
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Editions & DLC
Available Editions
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Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Gold Editions. Deluxe included cosmetic packs. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (3 DLCs: Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, Dead Living Zombies) and Far Cry 3 Classic Edition.
Post-Launch Content / DLC
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Season Pass included three distinct DLC expansions: 'Hours of Darkness' (Vietnam War setting), 'Lost on Mars' (sci-fi adventure on Mars), and 'Dead Living Zombies' (B-movie zombie scenarios). Far Cry Arcade received ongoing support with new assets. Live Events offered unique challenges and rewards.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was Borderlands 3 released? A: Borderlands 3 was initially released on September 13, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Epic Games Store), with a Steam release for PC on March 13, 2020. It later came to other platforms like Stadia, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Q: Who are the playable characters in Borderlands 3? A: There are four playable Vault Hunters: Amara the Siren, FL4K the Beastmaster, Moze the Gunner, and Zane the Operative. Each has three unique skill trees and multiple Action Skills.
Q: Who are the main villains in Borderlands 3? A: The main antagonists are the Calypso Twins, Troy and Tyreen, who lead the Children of the Vault (COV) cult and seek to harness the power of the Great Vault.
Q: Does Borderlands 3 have multiplayer? A: Yes, Borderlands 3 supports up to 4-player online co-operative multiplayer. It also features local split-screen co-op on consoles. Cross-platform play is supported across PC (Steam/Epic), Xbox, PlayStation, and Mac.
Q: What is Mayhem Mode in Borderlands 3? A: Mayhem Mode is an end-game feature that significantly increases game difficulty by applying random modifiers to enemies and gameplay, while also increasing loot quality and XP gain. There are multiple Mayhem levels (1-11 with Mayhem 2.0 update).
Q: How many planets can you visit in Borderlands 3? A: Players can travel to multiple planets beyond Pandora, including Promethea, Athenas, Eden-6, and Nekrotafeyo, using the Sanctuary III starship as a mobile base.
Q: What kind of DLC does Borderlands 3 have? A: Borderlands 3 has two Season Passes. Season Pass 1 includes four major story campaign add-ons. Season Pass 2 includes the Designer's Cut (Arms Race mode, 4th skill tree for each Vault Hunter) and the Director's Cut (new raid boss, Ava's murder mystery quests, behind-the-scenes content, Vault Cards).
Q: Is Far Cry 5 open world? A: Yes, Far Cry 5 is set in the open world of Hope County, Montana, which players can freely explore.
Q: Can I customize my character in Far Cry 5? A: Yes, players can choose their character's gender and customize their appearance with various clothing items.
Q: Is there multiplayer in Far Cry 5? A: Yes, Far Cry 5 supports two-player online cooperative play for the entire main campaign. It also features Far Cry Arcade, where players can create, share, and play solo, co-op, and PvP maps.
Q: Does Far Cry 5 have ray tracing? A: No, Far Cry 5 does not support ray tracing.
Q: Are there animal companions in Far Cry 5? A: Yes, players can recruit 'Fangs for Hire,' which are animal companions like Boomer the dog, Peaches the cougar, and Cheeseburger the bear, each with unique abilities.
Q: Does Far Cry 5's story connect to other Far Cry games? A: Far Cry 5's main story is largely standalone. However, it exists within the Far Cry universe, with some recurring characters (like Hurk Drubman Jr.) and thematic elements. Its ending directly leads into Far Cry New Dawn.
Q: Can I liberate the entire map in co-op? A: Yes, the full main campaign, including liberating outposts and completing missions, can be played in two-player online co-op. Story progression is saved for the host, but the guest player keeps their character progression, items, and currency.
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Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity
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Utilizes the Dunia Engine to render the scenic and diverse environments of Montana, from forests and mountains to farmlands and rivers. Features dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. Optional HD Texture Pack for PC.
Audio & Soundtrack
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Original score composed by Dan Romer, featuring a mix of Americana, gospel, and licensed tracks. The cult's music, including original hymns, plays a significant role in the game's atmosphere.
User Interface (UI/UX)
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Standard first-person HUD displaying health, ammo, compass, objectives, and companion status. Menus for inventory, map, perks, and mission logs.
Accessibility Options
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Includes customizable controls, aim assist, difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names).
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p.
RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (16GB beneficial for higher settings/resolutions and modern systems).
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
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memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-6700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i5 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series+ are recommended for consistent performance with newer GPUs.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (3GB/6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will comfortably exceed these requirements for 1080p High/Ultra settings at high framerates (60 FPS+). An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile will provide an excellent 1080p Ultra experience.**
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 720p at 30 FPS.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Modern entry-level laptop CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i3 11th gen+, AMD Ryzen 3 4000 series+) will exceed this.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 720p at 30 FPS.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern entry-level dedicated GPUs will be significantly better.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: HDD is minimum.
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memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB) or equivalent
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends on specific model's cooling and power limits.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 2GB VRAM.
GPU (Laptop): Targets playable framerates at 720p-1080p Low. **2GB VRAM is an absolute minimum and might struggle; 4GB VRAM is strongly recommended for laptops.** Performance varies greatly by TGP.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement (dual-channel highly recommended if using 8GB or more).
memoryCPU: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-3570
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or newer equivalent mobile CPUs with at least 4 cores/threads.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum.
layersRAM: 6 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
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1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Target: 1440p High settings OR 1080p Ultra settings, ~60 FPS)(High/Ultra Preset.)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU.
CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a smooth 1080p Ultra or 1440p High experience.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High / 1080p Ultra.
GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 6GB VRAM minimum, 8GB VRAM strongly recommended for laptops at this tier.
RAM: 16GB RAM in dual-channel strongly recommended for optimal performance.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
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1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset)(High/Ultra Preset)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p.
RAM: 16GB RAM recommended.
Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and VRAM (4GB+ recommended).
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memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i7 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series+ are recommended.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will provide excellent performance at 1440p High/Ultra settings (60 FPS+). An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile will deliver a very smooth 1440p Ultra experience.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures.
CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, GPU is primary factor.
GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K. For 60 FPS, GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2080 or better were typical at launch.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs (for the era) needed for 4K. Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer significantly better 4K performance.
RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can offer smoother experience on modern 4K systems.
Storage: SSD required. HD textures require extra space and 6GB+ VRAM for 4K for best results.
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memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent (or newer)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 64 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are recommended for 4K gaming.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3080 Ti. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and higher (e.g., RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, RTX 4080/4090 Mobile) will comfortably run the game at 4K with High/Ultra settings, often achieving 60 FPS or more. An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile can achieve playable 4K at adjusted settings.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures.
save Overall Storage
Spec: 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother overall gameplay experience. Type: SSD
Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Additional space for HD Texture Pack if installed. Note: SSD is strongly recommended for faster load times. Optional HD Texture Pack requires more space and VRAM. Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 with the latest service packs is required.
Spec: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 7 or newer is supported. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware.
gamepad DirectX Version
N/A
Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required.
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Official PC system requirements for 'Borderlands 3' (released in 2019). An SSD is recommended for better loading times and texture streaming, especially with higher settings. The game supports DirectX 11 and DirectX 12.
Laptop Performance Note: Borderlands 3 can be played on a variety of gaming laptops. Laptop GPUs and CPUs perform differently than their desktop counterparts due to Total Graphics Power (TGP) and thermal constraints. The estimations below reflect hardware from around the game's release period or slightly newer equivalents for a good experience. **Always check specific laptop model reviews for performance benchmarks, especially TGP and cooling.**
Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: The TGP of a laptop GPU significantly affects its performance. Higher TGP values for the same GPU model generally lead to better framerates.
Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is crucial for laptops to sustain performance during long gaming sessions and avoid thermal throttling, which can reduce framerates.
Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's demands, especially in busy areas or during intense combat, without bottlenecking the GPU.
Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 6GB is absolute minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and to prevent stuttering, especially when many enemies or effects are on screen.
Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match your laptop's GPU power to its display resolution (typically 1080p for this era of requirements) and aim for a refresh rate the GPU can consistently support (e.g., 60Hz or higher).
Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using up-to-date GPU drivers and ensuring your OS (Windows) is optimized for gaming can improve stability and performance.
Optimization Detail: A P I Choice: Offers DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 renderers. DX12 may offer better performance on some newer hardware but DX11 can be more stable on older systems.
Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Streaming, Material Quality, Shadows, Draw Distance, Volumetric Fog, Screen Space Reflections, and Anti-Aliasing options (FXAA, Temporal AA) are key settings affecting performance.
Game Name: Borderlands 3
Official system requirements from Ubisoft (as of game launch). Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is recommended for optimal performance.
Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. Performance on laptops is also heavily influenced by cooling and the GPU's Total Graphics Power (TGP). The estimated laptop specs below are approximate and reflect performance tiers for the game's original release period. **Modern laptop GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 30-series, RTX 40-series, and newer AMD equivalents) will significantly exceed these original recommendations and offer excellent performance across all resolutions.**
Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch (if available) or ensuring the dedicated GPU is prioritized over integrated graphics (via NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD Software) is recommended for optimal framerates.
Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Water Quality, Volumetric Fog, and Anti-Aliasing heavily impact performance.
Game Name: Far Cry 5
build Optimization Details
A P I Choice: Offers DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 renderers. DX12 may offer better performance on some newer hardware but DX11 can be more stable on older systems.
Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Streaming, Material Quality, Shadows, Draw Distance, Volumetric Fog, Screen Space Reflections, and Anti-Aliasing options (FXAA, Temporal AA) are key settings affecting performance.
Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Water Quality, Volumetric Fog, and Anti-Aliasing heavily impact performance.
laptop Laptop Considerations
G P U T G P Impact: The TGP of a laptop GPU significantly affects its performance. Higher TGP values for the same GPU model generally lead to better framerates.
Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is crucial for laptops to sustain performance during long gaming sessions and avoid thermal throttling, which can reduce framerates.
C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's demands, especially in busy areas or during intense combat, without bottlenecking the GPU.
R A M Configuration Speed: 6GB is absolute minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and to prevent stuttering, especially when many enemies or effects are on screen.
Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match your laptop's GPU power to its display resolution (typically 1080p for this era of requirements) and aim for a refresh rate the GPU can consistently support (e.g., 60Hz or higher).
Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using up-to-date GPU drivers and ensuring your OS (Windows) is optimized for gaming can improve stability and performance.
G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch (if available) or ensuring the dedicated GPU is prioritized over integrated graphics (via NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD Software) is recommended for optimal framerates.
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Laptop recommendations are estimates based on available component benchmarks and game requirements.
Actual performance may vary depending on settings, drivers, cooling, power limits, etc.
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