Borderlands 2

Borderlands: Dead ECHOs launched as a scripted narrative podcast set in the wider Borderlands universe, but it did not change Borderlands 2. The other tracked items concerned Borderlands 4, so no verified Borderlands 2 gameplay update, DLC, or event landed here.

• New content: Borderlands 2 received no verified DLC, story content, character, map, weapon, or mode addition.
• Systems and balance: No named Borderlands 2 patch, progression change, or combat overhaul was captured.
• Events and promotions: No Borderlands 2 seasonal event or player-facing promotion was captured; Borderlands 4 Free Play Weekend and the Borderlands 4 Anniversary Sale did not apply to this game.

Borderlands 4 launched on September 11, 2025, introducing four new Vault Hunters and a new planet to explore. Players can now choose from Vex, Rafa, Amon, or Harlowe, each equipped with unique skills and abilities. The update also featured a reworked Legendary Gun system, enhancing the value of loot.

• New Content: Introduction of four new Vault Hunters, each with distinct abilities:
  • Vex the Siren: Features Phase abilities and a character short titled "Purple Friday."
  • Rafa the Exo-Soldier: Includes Action Skills like Arc-Knives and Peacebreaker Cannons.
  • Amon the Forgeknight: Utilizes Action Skills such as Crucible and Onslaughter.
  • Harlowe the Gravitar: Specializes in crowd control with skills like CHROMA Accelerator and Flux Generator.
• New Planet: The all-new planet Kairos was introduced, featuring warring factions and unique inhabitants.
• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • New movement abilities such as gliding and double-jumping were added.
  • An advanced skill tree system allowed for diverse builds.
  • New gear slots for Ordnance, Enhancements, and Repkits were introduced.
• Co-op Improvements: The multiplayer experience saw enhancements with a new lobby system, drop-in/drop-out functionality, and full crossplay support.
• Seasonal Event: The FundRACING for St. Jude Charity Event took place on May 27, 2025, raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box launched on September 22, 2023, bringing together every Borderlands game into a single collection on Steam, complete with discounts for existing owners. This major release also coincided with the Month of Mayhem, which featured various SHiFT codes for players to unlock Golden Keys and weapons across the Borderlands series.

• Major content drop: Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box launched on September 22, 2023, making all Borderlands games available on Steam with discounts for existing owners.
• New content: The Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box was released on September 29, 2023, offering players a comprehensive collection of the series.
• Seasonal event: The Month of Mayhem featured weekly SHiFT codes that unlocked three Golden Keys for all Borderlands games, starting on September 22, 2023.
  • • Weekly SHiFT codes for Golden Keys were available during the Month of Mayhem.
  • • A separate weekly SHiFT code unlocked weapons during the Month of Mayhem, enhancing gameplay options.

Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box launched on September 1, 2023, bringing all six Borderlands adventures into a single digital bundle. This period also saw the announcement of New Tales from the Borderlands, a standalone narrative adventure released on October 21, 2022, which introduced three new playable characters: Anu, Octavio, and Fran.

• New Content:

  • Playable Characters: Anu, Octavio, and Fran were added as playable characters in New Tales from the Borderlands.
  • Adventure Capital Pack: Released as a pre-order bonus, it included cosmetics, in-game currency, and a FL4K Vaultlander collectible.
  • Vaultlanders Minigame: A new minigame feature allowed players to engage in battles using plastic figures in Quick Time Events.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Month of Mayhem: This four-week celebration commenced on September 1, 2023, featuring reward giveaways and in-game mini-events in honor of the collection and anniversaries.
  • 11th Anniversary Celebration: Marked the 11-year anniversary of Borderlands, rewarding players with 11 Golden Keys.
  • Weekly SHiFT Codes: Throughout the Month of Mayhem, players could use weekly SHiFT codes to unlock Golden Keys and weapons, enhancing their gameplay experience.

• Borderlands Collection Launches:

  • The Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box became available on Steam on September 18, 2023, with discounts for existing owners, consolidating all Borderlands titles into one collection.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands launched on Steam on June 23, 2022, introducing full crossplay support and a special launch price. This release marked a significant milestone in the game's ongoing content updates, along with the introduction of the Blightcaller class and several new dungeons as part of the season pass.

• New Class: The Blightcaller class was added as part of the Shattering Spectreglass content chapter, expanding gameplay options.

• New Dungeons: Players gained access to challenging dungeons such as Coiled Captors, Glutton's Gamble, and Molten Mirrors, enhancing the adventure experience.

• Crossplay Support: Crossplay functionality enabled players across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC to team up via SHiFT Matchmaking, broadening the multiplayer experience.

• Golden Hero Armor Pack: This cosmetic pack became available on Steam from June 23 until July 7, 2022, allowing players to customize their characters.

• Save File Transfers: Players could manually transfer save files between Steam and Epic Games Store versions, though this process required some effort to ensure achievements registered correctly.

• Offline Mode Support: The Steam version of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands supported offline play after an initial internet connection for verification, providing flexibility for players.

• PC Specs: The Steam version maintained the same minimum and recommended PC specifications as the Epic Games version, ensuring compatibility for players transitioning between platforms.

Borderlands 2 launched a new matchmaking menu on February 27, 2020, enhancing the multiplayer experience. This update also introduced a SHiFT account maintenance menu and included a matchmaking update for crossplay support, paving the way for future crossplay capabilities between PC platforms.

• Matchmaking Menu: A new matchmaking menu was added to improve player connectivity and game session organization.
• SHiFT Account Maintenance Menu: This new menu allowed for easier management of SHiFT accounts, streamlining user experiences.
• Crossplay Support: The matchmaking update included support for future crossplay between PC platforms, expanding multiplayer options.
• Game Crash Fix: A fix was implemented on March 10, 2020, addressing an issue where the game would occasionally crash upon launch.

Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary DLC launched on June 9, 2019, bringing a new campaign to Borderlands 2 that was available for free until July 8. This expansion introduced several significant features, including the Effervescent tier of weapons, new areas and enemies, and a new level cap, revitalizing the gameplay for returning players.

• New Content:

  • Effervescent Tier of Weapons and Equipment: A new tier of loot that surpasses Legendary items.
  • New Areas and Enemies Introduced: Players could explore fresh environments and battle new foes and bosses in the DLC.
  • Vault Insider Program Launch: A program offering rewards for Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
  • Gold Keys and Legendary Weapons Rewards: VIP members could earn Gold Keys to unlock rare weapons like the Dahl Torrent and Maliwan Norfleet.
  • New Aesthetic Options for Vault Hunters and Vehicles: Added customization options for characters and vehicles.

• Gameplay Enhancements:

  • New Level Cap and OP Levels: Increased the level cap and added two new endgame OP levels.
  • Level 30 Vault Hunter Creation Option: Allowed players to create a new level 30 character to start the DLC immediately.
  • New Fast Travel Location: Introduced the 'Fight for Sanctuary' location for accessing new DLC content.

• Visual Upgrades:

  • Ultra HD Texture Pack Released: A free upgrade featuring remastered textures and improved graphics.
  • Remastered 4K Environment Textures, Weapon Meshes, Characters, and Vehicles: Enhanced visuals across various elements of the game.
  • Improved Anti-Aliasing and SSAO: Better edge line implementation and realistic ambient lighting.
  • Higher Resolution Dynamic Shadows: Improved quality and smoothness of dynamic shadows.

• Quality of Life Improvement:

  • Points and Rewards System: Players could earn points for activities, redeemable for in-game rewards.

The October 29, 2015 patch introduced several notable changes to Borderlands 2, including the addition of the Fastball grenade to Boll's loot pool and new skin customizations that can now drop in-game. Players also saw new green quality corrosive and explosive nova shields spawn in the game, enhancing gear options.

• New Gear: Players can now find the Fastball grenade and green quality nova shields in-game.
• Mission Adjustments: The mission 'Cleaning Up the Berg' now adjusts to the current OP level instead of being fixed at level 72. Additionally, McNally in 'The Bane' now scales to the appropriate level.
• Balance Changes: Gun-based splash damage now scales correctly, and the drop rates for the Cobra in Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage have been increased. Various balance refinements were made, particularly for the character Maya.
• Gameplay Improvements: The patch improved matchmaking for players at OP level 4+, making it easier to find games, and addressed various gameplay mechanics for a smoother experience.
• Quality of Life Enhancements: Players can now sort their inventory by value and vending machine inventory by price, improving overall inventory management.

Borderlands 2 saw the launch of significant updates in its second year, including new heads and skins themed around Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, which released across multiple dates between February and July 2014. This year also introduced a ColorBlind mode for accessibility, enhancing the gameplay experience for players with color vision deficiencies.

• New Content: New heads and skins for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel were added on multiple occasions:
  • Released on February 11, April 7, and July 15, 2014.
• DLC Support: The game added support for upcoming downloadable content on October 22, 2013.
• UI/UX Enhancements: An 'Expansion' sort option was introduced to the mission log, allowing players to sort missions by their corresponding DLC on October 22, 2013.
• Quality of Life Improvement: The ColorBlind mode was added on October 22, 2013, located in the Main Menu under Options > Video.
• Localization: Traditional Chinese language support was added to the base game on November 26, 2013.