The highly anticipated Borderlands 4 has officially launched, but players are already encountering a major headache: a severe bug that threatens to wipe out all their hard-earned skill points. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience; once gone, these vital points cannot be reclaimed, leaving players at a significant disadvantage.
According to official statements from Gearbox on their support channels, this frustrating glitch can be triggered in two main ways: either by disconnecting and then rejoining a multiplayer session, or by a game crash during a single-player playthrough. Players who experience this bug report losing most, if not all, of their skill points. Crucially, attempting to level up further or using the in-game Respec machine does not bring back the lost points.
The community has already seen unfortunate instances of players losing many hours of progression due to this bug. Although Borderlands 4 remains playable, progressing without any invested skill points becomes significantly more difficult, especially with the game’s world featuring level-scaling. Skill points are essential for evening the playing field, unlocking potent abilities, and ensuring your Vault Hunter can survive the intense battles, as the game heavily relies on these customizations and the right gear.
This skill point glitch is unfortunately not an isolated incident. Borderlands 4 is currently facing a barrage of negative reviews from players, particularly on platforms like Steam, due to various other performance and gameplay issues. The game’s developer, Gearbox, and its CEO have acknowledged some of these complaints, but their responses have not always been met with positive reactions from the dedicated Borderlands community.
Gearbox has confirmed they are actively monitoring issues, especially concerning the PC version of the game. They have offered temporary workarounds and advice for players experiencing problems while they diligently work towards a permanent fix for Borderlands 4. If you’re still brave enough to dive into Pandora, remember to proceed with caution!
For those interested in the broader history of the franchise, a related gallery titled “Every Borderlands Game, Reviewed” showcases various titles from the series, including Borderlands 4, Borderlands 1, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.