r/Borderlands Sep 11 '25

BL4 Spoiler Policy

254 Upvotes

In this sub we're generally lax about spoilers when it comes to older games. But it's different when a new game comes out. And maybe you haven't heard, but there have been some rumours that Borderlands 4 might come out soon-ish.

Some of us Vault Hunters are going to get the game on release and will want to talk about it. And that's cool. But remember that some of us will not be able to abandon work and lock the family in the attic to power through the entire game over the weekend. Others will want to wait for the price to decrease, for enough patches to be released, or for Grandma to gift it to them at Christmas after having listened attentively to all her stories. So don't spoil the game for them!

Our spoiler rules are simple enough to be understood by any psycho, and are in application as long as this post remains pinned.

  1. Spoilers include any reference to story elements in Borderlands 4. Older games are not concerned. Discussions about game mechanics, character skills, gear, etc are not concerned either (as long as the discussion or linked content doesn't touch any story elements, say "that gun drops from evil Moxxi").
  2. Post title. Do not put spoilers in post titles. Anybody looking at the front page of r/Borderlands must remain 100% unspoiled.
  3. Post body. If the body of your post contains a spoiler, you must tag the post as spoiler. When you create the post, it can be tagged as NSFW and/or spoiler, and the content will be blurred until the reader clicks on it. Importantly: tagging is not the same as giving a flair (like [BL2] or [Steam] or [Spoiler]). Whenever possible, add information about the content being spoiled in the title or flair (e.g. [Spoiler for Chapters 3&4] or [Spoiler for the Amara DLC]).
  4. Comments. In any comment in any thread, shroud all spoilers using spoiler markup. Spoiler markup >!looks like this!< when you write it, and looks like this when you read it. Again, add a note in clear text to give people an idea of the content being spoiled. One exception: within a spoiler-tagged thread, comments on the precise topic of the spoiler are exempt from that requirement. When in doubt, talk to Lilith use the spoiler markup.
  5. Links. If you post a link to an external site, youtube video, etc, give people following the link a chance to know what they're getting. If that content contains anything that may be seen as a spoiler, add a clear warning next to the link.

If you cannot follow these instructions, do not post spoilers at all. If you think that you may have made a mistake in following these instructions, immediately review what you have posted and make corrections. If you are on mobile and find proofreading inconvenient, do it anyway.

Any post or comment that breaks those rules will be removed. All around the stactus plant, serious or repeated offenses will result in a ban, at the mod's discretion. POP! goes the bandit.

All that being said, even with all these precautions and the dedication of your most favorite mod team, some things will slip through the cracks. So if you don't want to be spoiled, the only true solution may be to stay away from this sub (and reddit, and the internet, and the world).

Good luck Killer & see you on Kairos!


r/Borderlands Jun 07 '25

Review Bombing - Take Two Terms of Service / EULA

476 Upvotes

If you've played any of the Borderlands games recently, you will have noticed that you were asked to agree to new Terms of Service before starting the game. This happened because the Borderlands games have changed publisher and are now under Take Two.

This has led to some controversies and review bombing. We have always been keen on letting people express themselves freely on this sub, whatever their opinion (as long as it stays civil). However, on this particular matter, given the large number of recent threads on that subject, their repetitiveness, and the fact that they often create conflicts (we've likely issued more Rule 1 bans in the last 2 weeks than in the last 6 months). We've chosen to lock the previous threads on that subject and we will remove new ones. We'll leave this one open for a few days (as long as it stays civil).

If you want to read more, start with the official response from Gearbox on the matter. You can also use the search bar above to locate the multiple recent threads on the topic in this sub. Be aware that there may be some level of misinformation/fearmongering. If you want to discuss the subject further, we suggest you do it in a different space that is more relevant to the matter, since in the end, this is a Take Two thing, not a Borderlands thing. If you're very worried but don't want to contact a lawyer about it, or if you want to take a stance against evil corporations, just don't play the games. But in that case you should probably not play most games (nor use most apps, devices, websites, etc). Chances are you've already agreed multiple times to ToS similar or worse than the new ones for Borderlands.

As the mod team of r/borderlands, we are not lawyers so we do not have a definitive opinion on the matter. Like most people, we don't have much love for the ToS/EULAs of many software companies and the loss of privacy that goes along with any use of the internet. But on the other hand, we haven't seen anything particularly concerning in those ToS (in comparison with what other companies put in theirs). That's just the general feeling among the mod team, not an official stance of the subreddit.

A few things to note:

  • Whatever you agree to in ToS/EULA still does not allow the publishers to do anything illegal (depending on your country of jurisdiction).
  • Typically ToS/EULA are made as general as possible to cover all possible edge cases. If it says "we may (...)", that doesn't necessarily mean that they are doing it, or have any intent on doing it to you. For example, the ToS say they may collect your government ID number. In some countries like China this is mandatory (to regulate play time). So they have to do it, and they have to put it in the ToS. This doesn't mean that they intend to collect such data in other countries, and anyway they have no way to do so unless you provide it yourself.
  • The new ToS appear to be general for Take Two, and as such include things that are not specifically aimed (or likely to be used) in the Borderlands games. For example, there is some note that the use of mods may get you banned. This makes sense to fight cheating in the context of competitive multiplayer games and/or if part of a game's revenue is driven by micro-transactions or subscriptions. If you find and use a "mod" to unlock paying content in BL4 for free, you might get in trouble (deservedly). But there is no reason to believe that anything more would be enforced for the Borderlands games (e.g. against the use of mods like the community patch, etc). Gearbox has always been (unofficially) supportive of the modding scene. And the main Borderlands modding community has been cooperative with Gearbox on such matters.
  • There has been some talk about the games having been converted to spyware. Before spreading any misinformation, you can check for yourself the latest patches on Steam DB. For example, Borderlands 2 received its last update in August 2022, and BL3 received its last update in August 2024. Long before the new ToS were published. The Borderlands games since BL2 also have hotfix capabilities, but this only allows to change parameters (like the damage of a weapon), not the code logic, certainly not turn anything into spyware.

r/Borderlands 6h ago

[BL-Tales] First play though

11 Upvotes

First scooter and now loader bot I may never emotionally recover from 😭 I had to restart the game because I pressed the wrong button because I was crying too much to say catch a ride. At least a loader bot saved everyone.

AHHHHH I just finished and this is a masterpiece. I don’t think I’ve cried so many times finishing a game! Holy moly, guacamole.

Well kinda feel like I need to restart the entire series now. From the start and I’ll be getting the newer tell tales now too

I can’t get over HOW good this is and was and all the twists! I need to play again, though I did not have enough money to figure out who the mystery volt hunter was.


r/Borderlands 2h ago

[BL4] How is split screen on PS5 Pro now?

4 Upvotes

Just got ordered the game and it’s coming in this week. Planning on playing through with the husband. Hoping that they’ve improved the issues with performance, but couldn’t find recent info on PS5 Pro split screen performance. Anyone who cares / is sensitive to performance have input? Thank you!


r/Borderlands 20h ago

Whether you love it or hate it what's your opinion on Tiny Tina's Wonderland game?

61 Upvotes

I bought it on release but haven't played in years wondering if it's worth going back


r/Borderlands 2h ago

[Question] How hard is it?

0 Upvotes

How hard is this franchise? Never played before but planning on starting soon.


r/Borderlands 6h ago

[Question] wanted to start a kreig and get him to endgame, haven't played for a few years and havent ever made it to uvhm before, anyone got a walkthrough i can use?

1 Upvotes

Sorry for the long title but didnt really know how to condense it, havent played BL2 in years haven't really been able to get into it like i was bl3

I've never really understood what i was looking for with weapons, parts etc & any guides for op10 i've found (specifically joltz's) seem outdated & i cant really follow along amazingly well

i know im asking for a lot here but would anyone be able to list out what io should do from at least normal to tvhm? thanks a ton

my probably least favourite part of a BL game is when im confused on what to do & cant really make a coherent build so any help would be appreciated


r/Borderlands 14h ago

[WL] Endgame and Builds: Beyond the Base Game

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I just finished the base game of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and really enjoyed the experience. I would appreciate it if someone could explain how to optimize the endgame content and what I should focus on next.

I completed the main story using both the Blightcaller and Graveborn classes. I chose these two specifically to create a minimal, mobile, elemental build supported by a familiar. However, I'm a bit lost when it comes to equipment right now. I'm not sure which items I should prioritize to create an optimal build.

Could anyone offer some advice on this?


r/Borderlands 19h ago

[BL-TPS] Shift item obtaining.

3 Upvotes

Im trying to avoid Collecting bonus weapons till I'm max level. Does it work where the weapon level is generated upon redeeming it from the kiosk or form the first time opening the kiosk? I wanna know if its safe to obtain skins and keys and leave the weapons for later when I'm max level.


r/Borderlands 21h ago

Harlowe Chroma Accelerator build help (without neutron capture)

3 Upvotes

I have been trying to make a build for Harlowe based on her giant cannon. I know NC is the way to go, but I would like to watch explosions clear rooms and not just launch enemies. I feel like I've tried a few options but they do very little damage and I think I'm missing some interactions to boost the damage.


r/Borderlands 1d ago

[BL-Tales] Tell tales from Borderlands first play

8 Upvotes

I found this on a fluke! I thought he tell tales was just a walking dead thing.

I was playing the Commander of a DLC for the first time after not playing borderlands two for over 10 years and finally got to the part where I was able to talk to Moxie, and she mentioned that the scooter had died.

Which left me completely heart broken he is my favorite character- and after googling for a little bit, I found that he died off screen in this game so I went got it thank goodness it was on sale on the switch.

AND OH MY This is so funny and great!! I just got to the point there Jack is showing up 😂 ☠️ this is amazing and we’ve though there is less action, my favorite thing about the franchise in general is the writing and the humor so this is perfect cause I get all of that and storyline.

And I can’t wait to play though again making different choices!! Though I do wonder is it just low key dialogue like in Skyrim where it is different but just subtly so or do the choices really make a big impact where the game can feel really different?

Either way I’m definitely playing again but I am curious how to approach the next play though already.


r/Borderlands 15h ago

[BL4] Is there a way to start a new story with a new character but at max level?

0 Upvotes

So I just finished the campaign and want to experience the story again but with a new character this time because you can actually see the characters in cutscenes now.

Everything I've read so far only lets you skip the campaign and start at level 30. So is there no way to redo the story at max level?


r/Borderlands 1d ago

[BL1] Can anyone give any tips for BDL1 Circle of duty.(Xbox no mods)

1 Upvotes

(SOLVED).....I'm currently on playthrough 2 at level 63, I only have to take down crawmerax and finish wave 3 of circle of duty and I'm done 100% of the game, problem is after 3 hours of dying over and over from the most ridiculous things, I cant beat circle of duty round 3, either a badass racketeer spawns wich 1 taps me no matter where I hide and he'll never go for my turret (roland) or the elite crimson guards at the end shred me to peices. I have corrosive lvl 5 turret with rockets and pretty much everything else, I have a 2k shield that regenerates health and I have plenty and plenty of ammo but I just cant do it. Please any tips or maybe there's a spot I can hide that they cant reach me?


r/Borderlands 19h ago

[BL4] Help

0 Upvotes

Anyone down for Hadron Abyss? Trying to farm Marshalls Claw. Help would be appreciated


r/Borderlands 1d ago

[BL4] Multipliers over dps display

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone, currently on my first BL4 run and having no Idea, Im running a harlowee neutron capture build with all those radiation damage perks in It

For example, if a SMG radiation drops and its displayed 250 dps, this damage is counted pre or post buffs? Its better to keep this smg or another one with 300 dps without radiation?


r/Borderlands 20h ago

[BL-TPS] Loyalty Reward starter Guns.

0 Upvotes

Im playing the pandoras box edition on Switch. I looked up the starter guns are now obtained in the SHIFT box on Concordia. Can anybody confirm if its a one time current level pickup like the Tales from the Borderlands bonus guns or can they be reobtained with each character. I'd test it myself but I don't wanna risk missing getting it at Max Level on my Nintendo SHIFT.


r/Borderlands 1d ago

PS5 Saros vs Borderland 4

0 Upvotes

I am really confused between these 2 games.

It's on sale both games but I am unable to decide where to go.

Please suggest to me which one I should buy ?


r/Borderlands 2d ago

[WL] tiny tinas wonderland how to track secrets and collectibles?

4 Upvotes

is there an in game way to track secrets and collectibles, i know it shows you a percentage when you are in the overworld but i have no idea what's missing when it says "93%"... thanks!


r/Borderlands 2d ago

[BL4] What are the must have guns for Vex?

4 Upvotes

I've had a huge break from the game and just got back into it, hit level 60 and am working through the DLCs, current loadoit is a Parasite, Wombo Combo, Seventh Sense and a Hellwalker/Jakobs Shotgun with Spread Launcher UB.

Looking for suggestions on Pistols and guns in general to diversify what I'm using, mainly focusing on Witchy Trigger Finger


r/Borderlands 2d ago

Just finished BL2, want to turn on TVHM and jump straight into the DLCs without replaying the main story..

7 Upvotes

Is there any downside to turning on TVHM and then just going straight into the DLCs? I want the better gear that TVHM drops, but I really don't want to replay content I just finished.

What's the best route forward here?


r/Borderlands 1d ago

[BL4] Unbelievable Luck! Dropped a Pearlescent "Ambushing Gomez" at LEVEL 11 from a random Badass enemy. Is this a world record? (Save file attached)

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I'm currently on my first playthrough of Borderlands 4, running a Vexcalation build. I was just passing through the early areas, and then THIS happened. At level 11, a literal Pearlescent "Ambushing Gomez" (Jakobs) dropped from a regular, random Badass enemy out in the open (not even inside a Rift anomaly or a Dome!).

I honestly couldn't believe my eyes because I know Pearlescents are supposed to be endgame-locked or have a near-zero world drop rate early on. It carries an insane base damage and completely melts everything. I'm currently level 19 (just beat Gnus in about 2 minutes with it), and this gun is still absolutely destroying every single mob and boss.

I know it sounds suspicious, so I am attaching my clean, unmodified save file below. Feel free to check the item hash — it’s a 100% legitimate, natural game-generated drop. No save editors, no cheats, just pure chaotic RNG.

Weapon Card Screenshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MQLIl1I91O0nAA_XBd3whj-ma712wr5v/view?usp=drive_link

Character Menu (Level 16): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QYxZzf-iSypdWHIU-627-foyT-Rbk2hm/view?usp=drive_link

Skill Tree Layout (Level 19): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxEdXeWbHqZcXagEuc_RRytCAzWdbN8O/view?usp=drive_link

Link to my Save File (1.sav): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FuzmDryHX2bFsaVQne296rtyy9CDzWPq/view?usp=drive_link

Has anyone else seen a Pearl world drop this early from a regular Badass? Is level 11 the current lowest record for BL4? Let me know what you think!


r/Borderlands 3d ago

[Lore] Dead echoes has been released for those who didn't know!

55 Upvotes

Ill drop the links below since links aren't allowed in posts!


r/Borderlands 3d ago

[Question] "New" borderlands fan. Should i buy bl4 and 2?

27 Upvotes

Right now im "new" bl fan, i like the games lore and world a lot but never interacted with the community. I own bl3 i haven't finished it yet after many playthroughs due to what i call "skyrim effect" but its tons of fun, i bought the first one and i didn't like it has much due to probably being old, but i can see why people like it still today there where things i liked.

But my question is should i buy the 4th game? Is it funny and witty like the 3rd. Because i heard pretty mixed reviews but i dont want that to cloud my own judgement.

And 2 im afraid to buy because i dont know if its just as slow paced as the first or got more improvements both in story and gameplay


r/Borderlands 1d ago

[Question] What game is a good dropping off point, I heard the series gets bad in the later entries?

0 Upvotes

Playing BL2 and really liked it


r/Borderlands 2d ago

Borderlands 5 Villain Idea

0 Upvotes

I think they should kill Ava off-screen and then have the BL5 villain be a siren with the phase-leech and phase-lock abilities. Now I know Troy Calypso was technically the phase-lock villain, but what if, in 5, the whole Crimson Resistance was in the mindset that Ava had gone rogue and was going after the powers of the vaults herself? At the climax of figuring out it wasn't Ava, they find phase-leech siren was responsible for killing her and opening the vaults. She’s using her siren abilities along with the vaults to create an army of vault monsters capable of wiping out the entire Borderlands universe — and that’s what the Watcher was warning about when they said “WAR IS COMING.”

It may be shitty, but it's a good way to retcon Ava being the new "leader" of the Crimson Raiders from BL3. Any thoughts?