Lock and load for Borderlands 2, Gearbox Software’s 2012 shooter-RPG juggernaut that blasted onto PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on September 18, 2012, with a Game of the Year Edition and remastered glory in 2019’s Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. This sequel cranks everything to eleven—more guns, more psychos, and a villain so charmingly evil you’ll love to hate him. You’re a new Vault Hunter—Salvador, Maya, Axton, or Zer0—teaming up to take down Handsome Jack, Hyperion’s slick tyrant, on a Pandora even wilder than before. With over 20 million copies sold, BL2 is a loot-shooting legend!
Unleash a bazillion guns—snipers that talk, rocket launchers that sing—thanks to a loot system so deep you’ll drown in it. Level up insane skills—dual-wield as Salvador, phase-lock foes with Maya—and shred bandits, robots, and wildlife like Bullymongs. The open world’s a cel-shaded blast—race Bandit Technicals through tundra, storm Hyperion bases, and climb Eridium-scarred peaks. Handsome Jack’s taunts fuel a story of revenge and rebellion, backed by quips and Claptrap’s chaos. Co-op shines—four-player drop-in madness with loot drops that spark friendly rivalry.
The vibe? Post-apoc punk with a twisted grin—think neon blood splatter, dark comedy, and a killer OST. Five major DLCs (Captain Scarlett, Mr. Torgue, Sir Hammerlock, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Commander Lilith) plus Headhunter packs pile on pirate ships, arena brawls, and a D&D fever dream. The Handsome Collection polishes it to 4K for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, fixing quirks from launch. Critics (91 on Metacritic) and fans call it a GOAT—replayable, ridiculous, and raw. Borderlands 2 is Pandora at its peak—grab a gun and shoot the moon!