Borderlands 4 Fans Are Unsure About the UI

Summary

Borderlands 4’s State of Play teased new gameplay features like an improved lobby system and new companies.
Changes to the UI and HUD in Borderlands 4 raised concerns, with some claiming the new design was basic and boring.
One theory suggests a narrative plot point could explain the drastic changes, since the story takes place on a new planet.

Borderlands 4 fans have recently commented on the new UI shown in Sony’s recent State of Play Deep Dive, focusing on the upcoming looter shooter, as some of the big changes to the HUD are causing concern. Borderlands 4 serves as the fifth main entry in the greater series, and the title recently got its release date moved up by 11 days, now launching on September 12, 2025.

PlayStation’s recent State of Play event focusing on Borderlands 4 provided 20 minutes of new gameplay footage and details from the upcoming shooter. The showcase confirmed “an improved lobby system,” making it easier to play with friends, and noted the game’s story would follow two Vault Hunters: Vex the Siren and a former Tediore soldier, Rafa. Three new companies, Order, Ripper, and Daedalus, received coverage during the event, and the Licensed Parts System promises to provide a new take on the franchise’s gun mechanics.

Borderlands 4 May Have Tipped Its Hand About DLC Vault Hunters

Borderlands 4’s deep dive trailer unveiled the looter-shooter’s gameplay loop, and in the process, it may have revealed a secret about Vault Hunters.

Borderlands 4’s change to grenades and heavy weapons was a talking point from the showcase, introducing ordinance slots for heavy weapons and grenades with an added cooldown effect, but the game’s UI became a point of contention. Posted on Reddit by Freazerr, a question was presented to the community asking if the UI seemed off to anyone else. The fan noted the UI had become basic and boring compared to the HUD in previous entries, highlighting the number of boxes being used to display stats, which seemed like a downgrade to the more unique and colorful display shown in past installments.

Borderlands 4 Fans Are Concerned by the UI Changes

Borderlands 4 players have a list of things this entry should avoid, such as not relying on bullet sponge enemies, not forgetting solo players, and not forcing players to drive vehicles constantly, but the UI has also become a cause for concern. However, one Redditor supplied a theory that could explain Borderlands 4’s “drastic” UI and HUD changes, saying that since the entry takes place on a new planet, a different company could be supplying the weapons, as Echo devices were previously manufactured by Dahl.

Back in March, Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford addressed fans’ negativity, urging the players to support and show trust in the developer. Pitchford particularly called out the surge of pessimism over criticism seen on social media, stating that the “noise” is particularly toxic to the creative team when they’re bending over backwards for gamers’ entertainment. Thanks to PlayStation’s Deep Dive, however, fans seem to be backing the project tenfold, despite a few changes not landing with the player base yet.