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Borderlands 2

First-person looter shooter with strange guns and four-player co-op

Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · Published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · Released Sep 17, 2012

ActionRPG

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 231K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 410 in 30 days
Players
3,415
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Aug 4, 2022
Minimum PC
256 MB
2 GB RAM · 13 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 89/100 (critic reviews)

What is Borderlands 2?

Borderlands 2 is a first-person action RPG set on Pandora. You choose one of four class-based Vault Hunters, complete quests across connected areas, fight creatures and Hyperion forces, and collect procedurally generated weapons and equipment. The campaign follows a revenge mission against Hyperion chief Handsome Jack, with solo play and drop-in, drop-out four-player co-op.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy repeated shooting and frequent randomized loot drops
  • +you like irreverent comedy and a charismatic villain
  • +you want distinct classes and cooperative campaign play

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike loot grinding and repeated combat loops
  • −you prefer restrained humor and quiet characters
  • −you want realistic weapons and a serious tone

What players say

89% of 230,824 reviews are positive · 88% of 410 in the last 30 days

Players praise the shooting-and-looting loop, class abilities, humor, story, and Handsome Jack. Recent complaints focus on SHiFT multiplayer, with players reporting failed connections, loading loops, crashes, and interrupted sessions. Others object to newer terms-of-service prompts and main-menu advertising.

Players over time

▼ -12% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 3,894 players on Sep 28, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20263,415
Nov 6, 20263,095
Nov 5, 20263,008
Nov 4, 20262,944
Nov 3, 20262,785
Nov 2, 20262,513
Nov 1, 20262,331
Oct 31, 20262,342
Oct 30, 20262,193
Oct 29, 20262,139
Oct 28, 20262,378
Oct 27, 20261,317
Oct 27, 20262,365
Oct 26, 20262,486
Oct 25, 20262,887
Oct 24, 20262,516
Oct 23, 20262,506
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20262,522
Oct 20, 20262,596
Oct 19, 20262,870
Oct 18, 20263,164
Oct 17, 20262,912
Oct 16, 20262,701
Oct 15, 20262,870
Oct 14, 20262,841
Oct 13, 20263,030
Oct 12, 20263,436
Oct 11, 20263,399
Oct 10, 20263,158
Oct 9, 20262,981
Oct 8, 20263,091
Oct 7, 20263,207
Oct 6, 20263,330
Oct 5, 20263,661
Oct 4, 20263,705
Oct 3, 20263,330
Oct 2, 20263,212
Oct 1, 20263,333
Sep 30, 20263,379
Sep 29, 20263,557
Sep 28, 20263,894
Sep 27, 20263,893
Sep 26, 20263,416
Sep 25, 20263,191
Sep 24, 20263,211
Sep 23, 20261,526
Sep 23, 20263,214
Sep 22, 20263,180
Sep 21, 20263,026

How many players finish Borderlands 2?

30% of Steam players have unlocked «Cool Story, Bro», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Borderlands 2 screenshot 1

Borderlands 2 system requirements

Minimum: 256 MB, 2 GB RAM, 13 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP3
Processor
2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
256 MB
Memory
2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista)
Storage
13 GB free
Notes
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)

Recommended

OS
Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7
Processor
2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Graphics
512MB
Memory
2 GB
Storage
20 GB free
Notes
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)

Does Borderlands 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Borderlands 2 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
SHiFT (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
75
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - Spain. Text only: Korean, Traditional Chinese.

Does Borderlands 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

5 DLC available.

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