Borderlands 4's initial weekend statistics reveal that 1.5 million lootable items were plundered from toilets, while only 25% of boss encounters resulted in defeat
Borderlands 4, the highly-anticipated addition to the popular looter-shooter series, has made a stunning debut. The game saw a record-breaking player count within the first 24 hours on Steam, surpassing previous records set by the series.
According to the developers, over 15 million players joined in the mayhem during the launch weekend. This massive player base engaged in numerous activities, resulting in some intriguing statistics.
Gearbox, the game's developer, shared a graphic on their Twitter account showcasing these launch weekend stats. Among the notable figures, players made a staggering 62,718,658 attempts at boss fights over the weekend, with only 16,220,852 of these ending in failure.
The graphic also revealed that players drove a total of 40,476,938.44 miles across the map, looted 1,530,586 items from outhouses, and experienced 4,563,416 grenade-related deaths.
Gearbox expressed their gratitude to the players for the chaos they unleashed during the launch weekend. They also announced that they will be offering Borderlands 4 Shift Codes as a token of appreciation. However, no specific details about these codes or the content of the tips were provided.
Despite the high player count, the backend online services for Borderlands 4 held up during the launch weekend, ensuring a smooth gaming experience for all.
While no information was given about the contents of the newsletter or any new usual metrics in the graphic, the stats presented offer a fascinating glimpse into the game's popularity and the mayhem that ensued during its launch weekend.
