// Borderlands 2(2012)

Normal Hit

82.00

total reviews

0following

0wishlist

1owned

Scroll to load trailers

About Borderlands 2

A new era of shoot and loot is about to begin. Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.

Release Date

Sep 18, 2012

Developer

Gearbox Software

Publishers

2K Games

Borderlands 2 FAQ & buying guide

What games are like Borderlands 2?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

Is Borderlands 2 worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

82/100

1 review

Steam

92.44% positive

'Very Positive', 295,218 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

81/100

17 critics

What Steam players say about Borderlands 282/100

by CriticalPixel

More Borderlands series games

What is Borderlands 2 about?

Five years after the events of Borderlands, a valuable mineral called "Eridium" starts flourishing through Pandora's crust. Handsome Jack, the leader of the Hyperion Corporation, secures this new resource and uses it to rule over Pandora with an iron fist. Meanwhile, rumors of an even larger Vault hidden on Pandora spread across the galaxy, drawing a new group of Vault Hunters to the planet in search of it.

LootShooterActionMultiplayerCo-opLooter ShooterFPSRPG

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Borderlands 2?

Right now the lowest price for Borderlands 2 we're tracking is $1.18 at Gamivo — 94% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Borderlands 2 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Borderlands 2 is $0.69 at Gamivo on July 7, 2026. The current best price is about 71% above that low.

Is Borderlands 2 worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Borderlands 2 has an average score of 82.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

When was Borderlands 2 released?

Borderlands 2 released on September 18, 2012, developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games, Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Aspyr Media.

What platforms is Borderlands 2 available on?

Borderlands 2 is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, split screen.

When do Borderlands 2 prices drop?

Borderlands 2 last hit a new low of $0.69 on July 7, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $1.18. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Borderlands 2?

The cheapest Borderlands 2 price right now is $1.18 at Gamivo, 94% below the Steam price.

Borderlands 2 price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Europe	—	$1.18	Buy Borderlands 2 at Gamivo
Kinguin	Steam · Europe	—	$2.77	Buy Borderlands 2 at Kinguin
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$14.99	Buy Borderlands 2 at Green Man Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy Borderlands 2 at Steam
GamersGate	Steam · Global	—	$19.99	Buy Borderlands 2 at GamersGate

All-time low: $0.69 at Gamivo on Jul 7, 2026 — the current best price is 71% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.