Borderlands 2 — Is It Worth Playing?

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Sep 17, 2012Shooterby Gearbox Software$19.99
Quick verdict Borderlands 2 is trending on Steam right now. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

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. Key Features: All-New Characters and All-New Classes: Four all new playable classes including the Siren, the Commando, the Gunzerker and the Assassin. Step into the role of the Gunzerker, whose highly deadly skills allow him to dual-wield any two weapons found in the game. Not only that, you will build on that skill to do more things with two guns than you ever imagined possible. Dual machine guns? Cool. Dual rocket launchers? Of course! Dual Sniper Rifles? Sure, if that’s your thing! Want to try other styles? More tactical perhaps? There are multiple classes to choose from! Dynamic Co-op online, and LAN: Share your adventures with friends both online and via LAN. Borderlands 2 features a seamless system enabling you to drop in and drop out of a campaign without ever having to restart the game. On top of that you can even take your new gear from any game to any other! World Connected Story: Find yourself left for dead in the frozen tundra of Pandora as you begin your quest of revenge and redemption. Expose the evil surrounding the Hyperion Corporation and take on the perpetrator of a universe-wide grand deception -- the nefarious Hyperion CEO, Handsome Jack. (Oh, also: he's stolen credit for the opening of the Vault.) 87 Bazillion...Everything: In addition to the new gun system, you will lust after procedurally generated shields, grenades, Relics, class mods and much, much more. And you thought the original Borderlands had a ton of loot! Brand new environments on Pandora: Hunt through entirely brand new areas of Pandora that are more alive than ever! From the arctic tundra, through the dangerous grasslands, past the mysterious corrosive caverns to beyond, you’ll be surprised by the unpredictable world of Pandora at every turn! Brand new enemies: A whole slew of new enemies are out there to kill you in Borderlands 2. Hulking, gorilla-like Bullymongs, vicious predatory Stalkers and the Hyperion mechanical army, run by Handsome Jack, are just some of the new enemies in Borderlands 2. Note: The Mac and Linux versions of Borderlands 2 are available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish only.

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Key Stats

Genre
Shooter
Developer
Gearbox Software
Release
Sep 17, 2012
Price
$19.99

Should You Play Borderlands 2?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

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. Key Features: All-New Characters and All-New Classes: Four all new playable classes including the Siren, the Commando, the Gunzerker and the Assassin. Step into the role of …

Borderlands 2 is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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 · Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible · Other Requirements: 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 · Memory: 2 GB · Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free · Video Memory: 512MB · Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 · Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible · Other Requirements: 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)

Borderlands 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Borderlands 2 release?
Borderlands 2 released on Sep 17, 2012 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 is a Shooter game. The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Is Borderlands 2 multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Borderlands 2 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Borderlands 2 on Steam Deck or consoles?
Borderlands 2 runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Borderlands 2 cost?
Borderlands 2 is priced at $19.99 on Steam.
What are Borderlands 2's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Borderlands 2 worth playing in 2026?
If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 is developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux).
What games is Borderlands 2 similar to?
Borderlands 2 sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is Borderlands 2 on?
Borderlands 2 is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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