How to Skip Borderlands 4 (BL4) Intro Videos

Getting tired of watching those same annoying 2K and Gearbox logo videos every single time you launch Borderlands 4? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Those unskippable intro videos are basically the gaming equivalent of mandatory elevator music – nobody asked for them, but we’re stuck with them anyway.

The good news? There are actually several ways to get rid of these intro videos completely, and I’m going to walk you through all of them so you can pick what works best for your setup.

Easily Skip The Intro Videos in BL4

Why Are These Intro Videos So Annoying?

Before we jump into the fixes, let’s be real for a second. These intro videos play every single time you launch the game, they’re usually way louder than your actual game volume, and there’s no built-in option to skip them. It’s like the developers want to make sure you never forget who made the game, even if you’ve already seen their logos a hundred times.

Method 1: Steam Launch Options (Easiest Method)

This is hands down the easiest and safest method if you’re playing through Steam. You don’t need to mess around with any files, and it works immediately.

Here’s what you do:

• Open your Steam library
• Right-click on Borderlands 4
• Select Properties
• Look for the Launch Options section under the General tab
• Type in: -nostartupmovies -nosplash
• Close the properties window and launch the game
• That’s it! The intro videos should be completely gone.

Pro tip: Some people report that just using -nostartupmovies works fine, but adding -nosplash makes sure you get rid of any splash screens too.

 

Method 2: Epic Games Store Users

If you’re playing through Epic Games Store, the launch options method gets a bit trickier. Epic doesn’t have the same straightforward launch options setup as Steam, but there are still ways to make this work.

Unfortunately, the -nostartupmovies command doesn’t work reliably on Epic Games Store. So Epic users will need to use the file method below.

Method 3: The File Renaming Method (Works for Everyone)

This method works for both Steam and Epic Games Store users. Instead of deleting the video files (which could potentially cause issues), we’re just going to rename them so the game can’t find them.

Step-by-step process:

Navigate to your Borderlands 4 installation folder. By default they are:

• Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Borderlands4\OakGame\Content\Movies
• Epic: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\Borderlands4\OakGame\Content\Movies

Look for these specific video files:

• 2KLOGO.bk2 (or 2KLOGO.mp4)
• GBXLOGO.bk2 (or GBXLOGO.mp4)

Rename these files by adding something to the end, like:

• 2KLOGO.bk2 → 2KLOGO_old.bk2
• GBXLOGO.bk2 → GBXLOGO_old.bk2

Why rename instead of delete? Because if something goes wrong or you want the videos back, you can easily restore them by removing the extra text from the filename.

 

Method 4: Alternative Launch Options for Troubleshooting

If you’re having issues with the game launching or crashing, you might want to try these additional launch options along with the intro skip:

• -dx11 -windowed -nostartupmovies

This forces the game to run in DirectX 11 mode and windowed mode, which can help with stability issues.

Does This Affect Game Performance?

Short answer: No, it actually helps.

Skipping these intro videos means the game loads faster and you get into the action quicker. You’re not missing any important content – these are just company logos that serve no gameplay purpose.

What If You Want the Videos Back?

Easy! If you used the launch options method, just remove the -nostartupmovies -nosplash text from your launch options. If you renamed the files, just rename them back to their original names.

Troubleshooting FAQs

“The launch options aren’t working”

• Make sure you typed the command exactly: -nostartupmovies -nosplash (with the dashes)
• Try just -nostartupmovies by itself
• Restart Steam completely after making the change

“I can’t find the Movies folder”

• Make sure you’re looking in the right installation directory
• The path might be slightly different depending on where you installed the game
• Look for OakGame\Content\Movies specifically

“The game is crashing after I made changes”

• If you deleted files instead of renaming them, verify your game files through Steam or Epic
• Remove any launch options you added and try again
• Restore the original video file names if you renamed them

Conclusion

Getting rid of those intro videos in Borderlands 4 is pretty straightforward once you know what to do. The Steam launch options method is definitely the cleanest approach if you’re on Steam, while Epic users will probably want to stick with the file renaming method.

Either way, you’ll save yourself a few seconds every time you launch the game, and more importantly, you won’t have to listen to those loud intro videos blasting at max volume when you’re trying to game quietly.

Now get out there and start looting without having to sit through corporate logo spam every single time!

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Last Updated on September 19, 2025