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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
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Borderlands 2 FAQ & buying guide

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Is Borderlands 2 worth buying?

Steam
89.49% positive
'Very Positive', 310,932 reviews
Metacritic
89
Critics (IGDB)
81/100
17 critics

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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

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What is the cheapest place to buy Borderlands 2?

Right now the lowest price for Borderlands 2 we're tracking is $0.70 at YuPlay — 86% below Steam's $4.99. 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 $0.70 at YuPlay on June 11, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Borderlands 2 worth buying?

89% of 310,932 Steam user reviews for Borderlands 2 are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 89.

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.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Borderlands 2?

The cheapest Borderlands 2 price right now is $0.70 at YuPlay, 86% below the Steam price.

Borderlands 2 price comparison across stores
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YuPlayBest priceAll-time low-80%$0.70Buy Borderlands 2 at YuPlay
Kinguin—$2.77Buy Borderlands 2 at Kinguin
Steam-75%$4.99Buy Borderlands 2 at Steam
Green Man Gaming—$14.99Buy Borderlands 2 at Green Man Gaming
GamersGate—$19.99Buy Borderlands 2 at GamersGate

All-time low: $0.70 at YuPlay on Jun 11, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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