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
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 313K
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 429 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 1,526
- peak 24h 3,214
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- Unknown
- no patch notes found
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
90% of 312,513 reviews are positive · 83% of 429 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.
Screenshots and trailer
Borderlands 2 system requirements
As published by the developer.
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)
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- 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+
Steam Deck: Playable
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - Spain. Text only: Korean, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Loot
- Shooter
- Action
- Multiplayer
- Co-op
- Looter Shooter
- FPS
- RPG
- First-Person
- Funny
- Comedy
- Open World
- Combat
- Online Co-Op
- Adventure
- Action RPG
5 DLC available.
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