Gear up and go galactic with Borderlands 3, Gearbox Software’s 2019 shooter-RPG behemoth that stormed PS4, Xbox One, and PC on September 13, 2019, with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch ports following later. This isn’t just Pandora anymore—it’s a universe of mayhem where four new Vault Hunters (Amara, FL4K, Moze, Zane) chase Vaults, battle cults, and loot everything in sight. Facing off against the Calypso Twins—Tyreen and Troy, influencer psychos with a god complex—this sequel sold over 18 million copies and redefined the Borderlands formula with bigger bangs and wilder worlds!
Grab a trillion guns—pistols that walk, shotguns that sing karaoke—and customize with alt-fire modes like homing bullets or radiation blasts. Level up bonkers skills—summon Amara’s fists, FL4K’s pets, Moze’s Iron Bear mech, or Zane’s drones—and shred enemies from Crimson Raiders to Maliwan mechs. Explore beyond Pandora—swampy Eden-6, neon-soaked Promethea, desert Nekrotafeyo—via the Sanctuary III spaceship hub. Slide, slam, and mantle through open zones, driving tricked-out vehicles like the Cyclone to mow down COV fanatics. Co-op’s a blast—four-player loot-splitting chaos, online or couch, with matchmaking that hums.
The vibe? Sci-fi anarchy meets Borderlands’ twisted humor—think alien jungles, corporate dystopias, and Claptrap being… Claptrap. Six DLCs (Moxxi’s Heist, Guns, Love, and Tentacles, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg, Designer’s Cut, Director’s Cut) pile on heists, cosmic romance, and new skill trees. Next-gen upgrades hit 4K/60 FPS, while cross-play (minus PlayStation ‘til 2022) keeps squads tight. Critics (81 on Metacritic) praised the gunplay, fans devoured the loot—though some griped about the Twins’ screentime. Borderlands 3 is a planet-hopping riot—load up and shoot for the stars!