Borderlands games are receiving negative reviews following EULA modifications by publisher Take-Two Interactive. Discover how players are responding and what this means for the franchise.

Borderlands Games See Mixed to Mostly Negative Reviews

Take-Two's Updated Terms of Service

Borderlands titles have faced review bombing after players discovered Take-Two Interactive's revised End User License Agreement. As noted by Reddit user Noob4Head on May 18th, Steam reviews for Borderlands, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands 3 turned negative following these changes.

Take-Two's terms of service were last updated February 28th. The controversy gained momentum as Reddit users and YouTubers labeled the anti-cheat update as potential "spyware."

Players allege the updated EULA grants root-level access disguised as anti-cheat software, possibly collecting sensitive data like passwords and contact information. However, these remain unconfirmed claims as Take-Two hasn't officially addressed the concerns yet.

The anti-cheat implementation raises questions since Borderlands' modding community significantly contributes to its popularity. While designed to combat cheating, it may inadvertently affect legitimate mods. Whether these changes relate to preparing for Borderlands 4's launch remains uncertain.

Are Players Overreacting?

While many fans view the changes as intrusive, others defend Take-Two's actions. Reddit user Librask commented, "People are overreacting. The EULA remains largely unchanged from its 2018 version." The terms apply broadly across Take-Two's products, not specifically targeting Borderlands.

The document clearly states Take-Two's right to update EULAs as product owners, leaving users the choice to accept or discontinue service.

Root-level access isn't uncommon for competitive multiplayer games like Valorant or Rainbow Six Siege. However, Borderlands lacks significant PVP competition outside speedrunning, making the anti-cheat implementation puzzling. With Borderlands 4 still unreleased, the necessity of these measures remains debatable.

Amid the controversy, Take-Two maintains focus on developing the franchise's next installment. Whether the publisher will revise these changes remains to be seen.

Borderlands 4 launches September 12, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. For more updates, check our latest coverage.