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Gearbox CEO Faces New Controversy

Author : Jacob Mar 12,2025

A Borderlands fan's tweet questioning Borderlands 4's visual similarity to Borderlands 3 and expressing concerns about potential marketing limitations sparked a controversy involving Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. The fan also drew parallels to the poorly-received Borderlands movie. Instead of engaging, Pitchford initially stated he would block the user to avoid negativity, later clarifying he only muted notifications.

This led streamer Gothalion to urge Pitchford to be more receptive to criticism from long-time fans. Pitchford responded by dismissing the comment as "toxic pessimism," emphasizing the intense pressure and dedication of the development team.

This exchange generated mixed community reactions. While some sympathized with the pressures faced by developers, others criticized Pitchford's perceived dismissiveness and emotional response, noting this isn't his first instance of contentious social media interactions.

Borderlands 4 launches September 23, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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