Borderlands 2
by Gearbox Software · published by 2K Games
Released September 18, 2012 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
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.
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.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP SP3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) |
| Hard Disk Space | 13 GB free |
| Video Memory | 256 MB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 20 GB free |
| Video Memory | 512MB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
Borderlands 2 FAQ
When did Borderlands 2 come out?
Borderlands 2 was released on September 18, 2012 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Is Borderlands 2 on PlayStation 5?
No. Borderlands 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Is Borderlands 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Borderlands 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Is Borderlands 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Borderlands 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Who is making Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 is developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games, Sony Computer Entertainment of America, and Aspyr Media.
Is Borderlands 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Borderlands 2 supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.
How much does Borderlands 2 cost?
Borderlands 2 costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Borderlands 2 good?
Critics give Borderlands 2 an average score of 81/100 across 17 reviews.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Borderlands 2?
The minimum GPU is 256 MB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Borderlands 2 system requirements page.
Borderlands series
12 games in release order
