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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Looter Shooter Co-op FPS Action Comedy
Last tracked players
259
All-time peak
537
24-hour change
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Steam reviews
79.2% positive
42,379 reviews · via SteamSpy

Delayed observation · last tracked . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

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LAUNCH INTO THE BORDERLANDS UNIVERSE AND SHOOT ‘N’ LOOT YOUR WAY THROUGH A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE THAT ROCKETS YOU ONTO PANDORA’S MOON IN BORDERLANDS: THE PRE-SEQUEL!

Discover the story behind Borderlands 2 villain, Handsome Jack, and his rise to power. Taking place between the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2, the Pre-Sequel gives you a whole lotta new gameplay featuring the genre blending fusion of shooter and RPG mechanics that players have come to love.

Float through the air with each low gravity jump while taking enemies down from above using new ice and laser weapons. Catch-a-ride and explore the lunar landscape with new vehicles allowing for more levels of destructive mayhem.

Features

BRING MAYHEM TO THE MOON

Feel the moon’s low gravity with every jump and stomp.
Cause mayhem with new weapons equipped with ice and laser capabilities!
New enemies offer a space-based twist!

THE RISE OF HANDSOME JACK

Witness Handsome Jack’s rise to power.
Dive deep into the origins of iconic Borderlands villains.
Turn the tables and experience Handsome Jack’s side of the story.

A NEW CLASS OF ANTIHEROES

Play as one of four new character classes, including Wilhelm the Enforcer, Nisha the Lawbringer, and Athena the Gladiator.
Play as a combat-ready Claptrap prototype for the first-time!
Experience the gray morality of working alongside Handsome Jack.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compliant
  • Additional Notes: Other Requirements & Supports: 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). Windows Imaging Component (Windows XP 64-Bit only)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 c Compliant

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800 / Intel HD 4000
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive). NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, AMD Phenom II X4
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 260
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: ATI/AMD and Intel chipsets are NOT supported. Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Visit the Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Linux and future AAA Linux releases! NOTICE:The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
2K, Aspyr (Linux)
USK rating
18
Brazilian rating
14
Achievements
63
Controller support
full
Metacritic
75
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Russian, Korean
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Launcher interaction may require manual input.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
ItalianYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
Spanish - SpainYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes
RussianYesNoYes
KoreanYesNoYes

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Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel EULA
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

Great Value — 85th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 85th percentile. Priced as Market at $3.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 5%
Value Ratio Top 15%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel worth buying right now?
Wait — $39.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel free to play?
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel costs $39.99 on Steam.
What genre is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a Action, RPG game.
Who developed Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel was developed by 2K Australia and published by 2K.
What platforms does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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