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info General Information
Release Date
Sep 13, 2019 Sep 14, 2021
Developer
Gearbox Software (additional development by Gearbox Studio Quebec) Arkane Lyon
Publisher
2K Games Bethesda Softworks
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Looter Shooter, First-Person Shooter, Co-op Action-Adventure, Immersive Sim, First-Person Shooter, Stealth, Time Loop
Engine
Unreal Engine 4 Void Engine (Modified id Tech)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Intense Violenc Mature 17+
Avg. User Rating
4.0 / 5.0 4.4 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$59.99 $59.99
tune Key Specs
Quick Highlights
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: Up to 4-player Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer (most platforms)
  • Setting: Multiple Planets (Pandora, Promethea, Eden-6, etc.)
  • Platforms: PC (Windows, macOS), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch (Ultimate Edition)
  • Unique Feature: Bazillions of procedurally generated guns, four distinct Vault Hunter classes with deep skill trees, signature cel-shaded art style and humor, multi-planet exploration, robust co-op gameplay.
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: Asymmetrical PvP (Colt vs. Julianna)
  • Setting: Blackreef Island (Subarctic, Alternate 1960s)
  • Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (added later)
  • Unique Feature: Time Loop Assassination Puzzle, Playable Antagonist (Julianna), Supernatural Slabs & Trinkets System, Stylish 1960s Psychedelic Aesthetic, Immersive Sim Design.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • FL4K's Pets (Skag, Spiderant, Jabber): FL4K, the Beastmaster, can choose one of three loyal pets to fight alongside them. Each pet has unique abilities, attacks, and can be upgraded through FL4K's skill trees. Pets can draw aggro, deal damage, and provide buffs. They are a core part of FL4K's gameplay.
    Various alien creatures
  • Moze's Iron Bear: Moze, the Gunner, can summon her bipedal Iron Bear mech as an Action Skill. Iron Bear is equipped with customizable heavy weapons on each arm (e.g., miniguns, grenade launchers, railguns, flamethrowers, melee fists) and provides significant firepower and protection for a limited time.
    Mech Suit
  • Zane's SNTNL Drone & Digi-Clone: Zane, the Operative, can deploy a SNTNL combat drone that flies around attacking enemies with machine guns or rockets. He can also deploy a Digi-Clone of himself that distracts enemies and fires at them; Zane can swap places with his clone. These are Action Skills with cooldowns.
    Robotic Drone / Holographic Clone
  • Co-op Player Characters (Vault Hunters): In co-operative multiplayer, other players join as their chosen Vault Hunters, each with their own unique skills and abilities, acting as active companions.
    Human/Siren/Robot
  • None (Gameplay - Colt's Perspective): Colt Vahn operates as a lone assassin throughout his attempts to break the loop. He does not have any AI companions that follow him or assist in combat during his playthrough.
  • Julianna Blake (Via Radio Comms & Invasions): While primarily an antagonist, Julianna is a constant presence via radio, engaging in witty, taunting, and sometimes informative banter with Colt. When she invades (as AI or another player), she acts as a direct, intelligent adversary, but not a companion.
    Human (Visionary)
  • Themselves (Multiple Wenjies): Dr. Wenjie Evans has multiple versions of herself existing simultaneously in her lab due to time loop experiments. While these are all 'Wenjie' and act as enemies, they can sometimes interact with each other or be manipulated by Colt, creating a unique dynamic unlike traditional companions.
    Human (Visionary Clones)
Key Collectibles
  • Typhon Logs & Dead Drops: Audio logs left by the first Vault Hunter, Typhon DeLeon, detailing his adventures and discoveries. Finding all three logs in a zone reveals the location of a Typhon Dead Drop, a hidden loot cache.
  • Eridian Writings: Ancient alien texts scattered across the planets. After acquiring an Eridian Analyzer, players can decipher these writings to gain XP and Eridium, and uncover more lore about the Eridians and Vaults.
  • Dead Claptraps: Parts from deceased Claptrap units that can be salvaged to help Claptrap build a new friend. Each part provides Eridium.
  • Crew Challenges (Various Types): A category of collectibles and repeatable activities specific to different NPCs and planets. Includes: - **Legendary Hunts:** (Sir Hammerlock) Defeating unique, powerful creatures. - **Targets of Opportunity:** (Zer0) Assassinating specific high-value targets. - **Crimson Radio:** (Moxxi) Sabotaging Children of the Vault propaganda towers. - **Hijack Target:** (Ellie) Stealing specific vehicle parts to unlock them for the Catch-A-Ride system.
  • Red Chests: Special chests containing higher-quality loot, often found in hidden areas or at the end of dungeons/challenges.
  • Vault Symbols & Eridium Piles: Hidden Vault symbols that can be found, and destructible Eridium crystal piles that yield Eridium currency (used for cosmetics and end-game purchases).
  • Slabs & Slab Upgrades: Slabs (supernatural powers) are initially acquired by assassinating the Visionary who possesses them. Slab Upgrades are earned by defeating that Visionary again in subsequent loops, or by defeating an invading Julianna who is using that Slab. These upgrades enhance the functionality of each Slab (e.g., Shift can be upgraded to allow hovering or reaching further).
  • Trinkets (Character & Weapon): Found throughout Blackreef in containers, on Eternalists, or as rewards for completing small objectives or puzzles. Character Trinkets provide passive buffs to Colt (e.g., increased health, double jump, faster movement). Weapon Trinkets enhance firearms (e.g., faster reload, increased accuracy, silenced shots, elemental bullets).
  • Residuum: A shimmering energy resource collected from glowing objects, downed Visionaries, or by sacrificing unwanted Infused gear. Used at the end of each time period (Morning, Noon, Afternoon, Evening) to 'Infuse' weapons, Slabs, and Trinkets, allowing them to be carried over to the next loop. Essential for permanent progression.
  • Documents (Notes, Letters, Schematics, Audiologs): Readable or listenable lore items found throughout all districts. They provide crucial backstory on the AEON Program, the Visionaries, Colt's past, Julianna's motivations, the nature of the time loop, and clues for assassinating targets or solving puzzles. Key to unraveling Blackreef's mystery.
  • Weapon & Gear Tiers (Common, Rare, Epic - Indicated by color): Weapons and some Trinkets can be found in different rarity tiers, with higher tiers often having more perk slots or better base stats. Colt will typically seek out higher-tier versions of his preferred gear.
  • Leads & Discoveries (Visionary Leads, Arsenal Leads): Information gathered by Colt that is tracked in his menu. Visionary Leads provide clues about targets' schedules, weaknesses, and how to manipulate events to line them up for assassination. Arsenal Leads point towards unique weapons or powerful Slabs/Trinkets.
Key Themes
  • Loot & Mayhem
  • Dark Humor
  • Cults & Propaganda
  • Space Exploration & Multiple Planets
  • Corporate Greed (Weapon Manufacturers)
  • Found Family
  • Cel-Shaded Art Style
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Satire
  • Anarchy
  • Time Loop & Repetition
  • Breaking Cycles
  • Assassination & Espionage
  • Investigation & Puzzle Solving
  • Rivalry & Pursuit
  • Existentialism & Memory
  • 1960s Psychedelic Aesthetic
  • Free Will vs. Determinism
  • Secrets & Conspiracies
  • Supernatural Powers
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Weapons Overview
  • Procedurally Generated Firearms: Varies (Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Rocket Launchers, Heavy Weapons)
    The core of Borderlands: 'bazillions' of guns with randomly generated parts, stats, elemental effects (Incendiary, Shock, Corrosive, Cryo, Radiation), and special properties. Guns come in different rarities (Common to Legendary/Pearlescent). Anointed gear grants powerful bonuses tied to Action Skill usage.
  • Weapon Manufacturers (Examples): Varies (Determines Gun Characteristics)
    Each manufacturer has unique traits: **Jakobs** (high critical damage, ricocheting bullets, old-west aesthetic), **Maliwan** (elemental damage focus, charge-up times, dual elements), **Tediore** (guns are thrown like grenades when reloaded, then digistruct a new one), **Hyperion** (accuracy increases with sustained fire, deployable weapon shields when aiming), **Torgue** (explosive projectiles, sticky mode), **Dahl** (alternate fire modes - burst, full-auto, semi-auto), **Vladof** (high fire rate, under-barrel attachments like rockets/shotguns), **Atlas** (tracker tags for homing bullets), **COV (Children of the Vault)** ('infinite' ammo with overheat mechanic instead of traditional reloads).
  • Grenade Mods: Throwable Explosive/Utility
    Various grenade mods with diverse effects, including singularities, MIRVs (multiple explosions), transfusions (health stealing), elemental damage, and utility effects like teleportation or enemy grouping.
  • Shields: Defensive Gear
    Provide a regenerating energy shield that absorbs damage before health is affected. Shields have various capacities, recharge rates, recharge delays, and can have special properties like elemental resistance/nova bursts, damage boosting, or health regeneration.
  • Class Mods: Character Augment Gear
    Equippable items specific to each Vault Hunter class. They provide boosts to specific skills (even allowing skills to be over-leveled) and often grant passive stat increases or unique class-specific perks.
  • Artifacts: Utility Gear
    Provide powerful passive bonuses, often affecting movement (like enabling slam or slide anointments), elemental damage, melee damage, or providing unique utility effects like health regeneration or loot quality improvements.
  • Pistols (PT-6 'Spiker', Tribunal, .44 Karat Fourpounder - Unique): Handgun (Nailgun, Semi-Auto, Revolver)
    Includes a silent nailgun (Spiker), standard semi-auto pistols, and powerful revolvers. Customizable with Trinkets.
  • Submachine Guns (LIMP-10, MG-1 'Pepper Mill'): Automatic (Close to Medium Range)
    Rapid-firing weapons for close-quarters combat. The Pepper Mill is a heavier SMG/LMG hybrid. Customizable with Trinkets.
  • Shotguns (Strelak 50-50, Vopat Trencher): Close Quarters (High Damage)
    Pump-action and automatic shotguns for devastating close-range damage. Customizable with Trinkets.
  • Rifles (Rapier, Sepulchra Breteira - Unique Sniper): Semi-Auto / Bolt-Action (Medium to Long Range)
    Includes versatile semi-auto rifles and the powerful Sepulchra Breteira sniper rifle. Customizable with Trinkets.
  • Unique Weapons (Constancy Automatic, HALPS Prototype, Strelak Verso, Heritage Gun, etc.): Legendary/Special
    Special named weapons with unique properties, appearances, and often powerful pre-set perks or functionalities (e.g., Strelak Verso transforms between dual pistols and an SMG, HALPS Prototype is a laser cannon). Acquired through specific quests, puzzles, or by killing Visionaries.
  • Machete: Primary Melee
    Colt's default and always-equipped melee weapon. Used for stealth takedowns, breaking objects, and close-quarters combat. Can be infused for temporary buffs.
  • Grenades (Frag, Proximity): Throwable Explosive
    Standard fragmentation grenades and proximity-triggered mines for area denial and dealing with groups.
  • Hackamajig: Utility Tool (Hacking)
    Colt's device for hacking security systems, turrets, sensors, and distracting enemies. Can be upgraded via Trinkets.
  • Slab Powers (Shift, Aether, Karnesis, Nexus, Havoc, Fugue): Supernatural Abilities
    Powerful abilities acquired from Visionaries. Shift (teleport), Aether (invisibility), Karnesis (telekinesis), Nexus (links enemies), Havoc (damage/defense buff), Fugue (confuses enemies). Each has multiple upgrades.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Shields: Primary defensive gear. Shields have varying capacities, recharge rates, recharge delays, and can possess special properties from different manufacturers (e.g., Pangolin - high capacity; Anshin - elemental resistance; Hyperion - amp damage on depletion). Legendary and unique shields offer powerful, build-defining effects.
  • Class Mods: Class-specific items that grant points to skills in the Vault Hunter's skill trees (potentially pushing them beyond their normal maximum) and provide additional passive stat bonuses or unique perks that synergize with specific builds.
  • Artifacts: Equippable Eridian artifacts that provide significant passive bonuses and unique effects. These can include elemental damage boosts, improved slide/slam mechanics, increased luck, health regeneration effects, or anointments that trigger on action skill use or other conditions.
  • No Traditional Armor System: Colt Vahn does not equip different pieces of armor with varying defensive stats. His survivability is primarily determined by his base health, which can be increased by specific Character Trinkets, and his skill in using Slabs (like Havoc for damage reduction or Aether for invisibility), stealth, and combat.
  • Character Trinkets (Defensive Perks): Colt can equip a limited number of Character Trinkets that provide passive buffs. Some of these offer defensive benefits, such as increased maximum health, faster health regeneration, damage resistance, or reduced damage from specific sources (e.g., falls, explosions). These function as his primary 'armor' system.
  • Slab Abilities (Defensive Uses): Certain Slabs, like Havoc (which absorbs damage and unleashes it), Aether (invisibility for evasion), or Shift (for quick escapes), provide significant defensive capabilities when used effectively.
  • Reprise Ability: Colt has a built-in 'Reprise' ability that allows him to die twice within a single district/time period before the loop fully resets for that district attempt. This acts as a form of extra lives or resilience.
Outfits/Customization
  • Vault Hunter Heads: Unlockable and purchasable cosmetic heads that change the appearance of the player character's head. A wide variety of styles are available, from serious to outlandish.
  • Vault Hunter Skins: Cosmetic skins that alter the color scheme and patterns of the Vault Hunter's default outfit. Can be unlocked through gameplay, purchased, or obtained via special events and DLCs (e.g., Multiverse Final Form & Disciples of the Vault Cosmetic Packs).
  • Weapon Skins: Cosmetic skins that can be applied to weapons to change their appearance without affecting stats. Examples include the Butt Stallion weapon skin or Gold Weapon Skins Pack (pre-order/deluxe bonuses).
  • Weapon Trinkets: Small cosmetic charms that can be attached to weapons for personalization.
  • ECHO Device Skins: Cosmetic skins to change the appearance of the player's ECHO communication device.
  • Room Decorations (Sanctuary III): Players can find and place various decorations in their personal quarters aboard the Sanctuary III spaceship.
  • Colt Vahn's Attire (Default & Unlockable Skins): Colt has a signature default outfit (leather jacket, turtleneck). Players can unlock additional cosmetic skins for Colt through game progression, special editions (e.g., 'Party Crasher' skin), or updates. These change his appearance but offer no gameplay advantages.
  • Julianna Blake's Attire (Default & Unlockable Skins): Julianna also has a default outfit and can unlock additional cosmetic skins for when she is player-controlled in the 'Protect the Loop' mode (e.g., 'Sharp Shooter' skin).
  • Weapon Skins (Limited): Some unique or Deluxe Edition weapons come with specific skins. A broader weapon skin customization system is not a primary feature, though Trinkets can sometimes alter weapon appearance slightly or add visual effects.
public World & Exploration
Playable Vehicles
  • Outrunner: Light Buggy / All-Terrain Vehicle
    A fast and versatile two-seater buggy, a staple of the Borderlands series. Customizable with different chassis, weapons (machine guns, rockets), armor, wheels, and paint jobs via the Catch-A-Ride system.
  • Technical: Armed Truck / Utility Vehicle
    A heavier, more durable vehicle often equipped with a rear-mounted turret. Can carry more passengers. Also customizable with various weapons and parts.
  • Cyclone: Monowheel Combat Vehicle
    A fast, agile single-wheel vehicle capable of strafing and high speeds. Offers unique offensive capabilities and maneuverability. Customizable with different weapon systems and mods.
  • Bandit Technical / COV Vehicles: Faction-Specific Armed Vehicles
    Vehicles used by enemy factions like the Children of the Vault. Often ramshackle, heavily armed, and can be commandeered by the player. Some can be scanned at a Catch-A-Ride to unlock their parts for player vehicle customization.
  • Hover-Wheels (DLC - Moxxi's Heist): Specialized Vehicle
    Unique hover-capable wheels found in 'Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot' DLC, allowing vehicles to float over certain surfaces.
  • Jetbeast (DLC - Bounty of Blood): Customizable Hoverbike
    A heavily armed and customizable hoverbike introduced in the 'Bounty of Blood' DLC, used for traversing the plains of Gehenna.
  • No Player-Controlled Vehicles (General Traversal)
    Colt Vahn primarily traverses the districts of Blackreef on foot, utilizing his parkour-like agility and supernatural Slab abilities (like Shift for teleportation). There are no player-drivable cars, bikes, or other traditional vehicles for general exploration within the districts.
  • Tunnels / Access Points (Between Districts & Time Periods): Map Transition Mechanic
    Colt travels between the four main districts (Updaam, Karl's Bay, Fristad Rock, The Complex) and advances the time of day (Morning, Noon, Afternoon, Evening) by returning to his underground tunnels/bunker and selecting his next destination and time slot from a map interface. This transition involves a loading screen and is how the 'loop' progresses from one segment to the next.
  • Contextual Traversal Aids (e.g., Ramps for Sliding, Cranes, Rooftops): Environmental Elements
    Levels are designed with verticality and interconnectedness, featuring environmental elements like ramps for sliding, rooftops for parkour, cranes, or other structures that Colt can interact with or use to his advantage for traversal and stealthy approaches.
book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • Amara (The Siren): Playable Vault Hunter
    A renowned hero from Partali, Amara is a powerful Siren who can summon ethereal fists to pummel her enemies. Her action skills focus on elemental damage, crowd control, and melee combat (Phasegrasp, Phaseslam, Phasecast).
  • FL4K (The Beastmaster): Playable Vault Hunter
    An emergent AI robot on a quest of self-discovery, accompanied by one of three loyal pets (Skag, Spiderant, Jabber) that assist in combat. FL4K excels at critical hits, stealth (Fade Away), and commanding their beasts (Gamma Burst, Rakk Attack!).
  • Moze (The Gunner): Playable Vault Hunter
    A former Vladof soldier who can digistruct and pilot her heavily armed Iron Bear mech. Moze's skill trees allow customization of Iron Bear's weaponry (miniguns, grenade launchers, railguns, etc.) and focus on explosives, shields, or infinite ammo.
  • Zane Flynt (The Operative): Playable Vault Hunter
    A semi-retired corporate hitman from the Flynt family. Zane utilizes various gadgets like a SNTNL drone, a Digi-Clone, and a deployable Barrier. He is unique in his ability to equip two Action Skills simultaneously by sacrificing his grenade slot.
  • Tyreen Calypso: Main Antagonist / Siren
    One of the Calypso Twins and a powerful Siren. She leads the Children of the Vault cult with her brother Troy, seeking to absorb the power of Vaults across the galaxy. Known for her live-streaming persona and ability to leech power.
  • Troy Calypso: Main Antagonist / 'God-King'
    Tyreen's twin brother and co-leader of the Children of the Vault. He was born conjoined to Tyreen and possesses some Siren-like powers by siphoning her energy. He is ambitious and seeks to prove himself.
  • Lilith (The Firehawk): NPC / Leader of the Crimson Raiders / Siren
    A returning character from previous Borderlands games and a powerful Siren. She leads the Crimson Raiders in their fight against the Calypso Twins and commands the starship Sanctuary III.
  • Claptrap (CL4P-TP Steward Bot): NPC / Comic Relief
    The famously annoying but occasionally helpful Claptrap unit, a series staple. Provides introductory guidance and comic relief.
  • Patricia Tannis: NPC / Scientist & Eridian Expert
    A brilliant but socially awkward scientist specializing in Eridian technology and Vault lore. She plays a key role in understanding the Vaults and the Calypsos' plans.
  • Ellie: NPC / Mechanic
    Moxxi's daughter and a skilled mechanic responsible for the Catch-A-Ride vehicle system on Sanctuary III and various planets.
  • Marcus Kincaid: NPC / Arms Dealer
    The owner of Marcus Munitions, the primary weapon vending machines throughout the Borderlands universe.
  • Colt Vahn ('The Captain'): Protagonist / Assassin
    The main playable character. An assassin trapped in a time loop on Blackreef with amnesia. He is determined to break the loop by assassinating the eight Visionaries. Known for his wisecracking personality and resourcefulness.
  • Julianna Blake ('Jules', 'Archives Lass'): Antagonist / Rival Assassin / Visionary
    Head of security for the AEON Program and a Visionary. She is also trapped in the loop and actively hunts Colt to protect it, engaging in witty and often taunting radio conversations. Can be controlled by another player or AI.
  • Aleksis 'The Wolf' Dorsey: Visionary / AEON Program Financier
    A hedonistic and narcissistic businessman who throws an extravagant wolf-themed party every night in Updaam. One of Colt's assassination targets.
  • Egor Serling: Visionary / AEON Program Scientist
    A paranoid and eccentric scientist obsessed with self-experimentation and achieving breakthroughs, often found in The Complex or Fristad Rock conducting research.
  • Dr. Wenjie Evans: Visionary / AEON Program Lead Scientist
    The brilliant but cold lead scientist behind the AEON Program and the time loop. Multiple versions of her exist simultaneously in her lab in The Complex due to her experiments.
  • Harriet Morse: Visionary / AEON Program 'Spiritual Leader'
    A cult-like figure who preaches to the Eternalists in Karl's Bay, leading them in bizarre rituals.
  • Frank Spicer: Visionary / AEON Program Musician & Radio Host
    A former rockstar who now runs Blackreef's radio station from his club in Fristad Rock. Known for his ego and elaborate security.
  • Charlie Montague: Visionary / AEON Program Game Designer
    A game designer who has turned his district (Updaam) into a series of elaborate live-action role-playing games, often using Eternalists as participants.
  • Fia Zborowska: Visionary / AEON Program Artist & Archivist
    An artist with a volatile temper, obsessed with a doomsday scenario. She has a secret bunker in Fristad Rock and a complicated relationship with Charlie Montague.
  • Eternalists (Generic NPCs): Inhabitants of Blackreef / Cultists
    The general populace of Blackreef, devoted to the AEON Program and the time loop. They act as common enemies, often engaging in hedonistic or bizarre activities until alerted to Colt's presence.
Example Missions
  • Main Story Campaign
    A series of narrative quests following the new Vault Hunters as they join the Crimson Raiders to stop the Calypso Twins and their Children of the Vault cult from opening The Great Vault and gaining ultimate power. This journey spans multiple planets.
  • Side Missions
    Numerous optional quests found on each planet, offered by various NPCs. These often involve unique stories, characters, and rewards, expanding the lore and providing XP and loot.
  • Crew Challenges
    A set of planet-specific collectible and combat challenges issued by various crew members of Sanctuary III (e.g., Sir Hammerlock's Legendary Hunts, Zer0's Targets of Opportunity, Moxxi's Crimson Radio sabotage, Ellie's Hijack Targets, Claptrap's Dead Claptrap parts, Typhon DeLeon's Logs and Dead Drops). Completing these provides Eridium, XP, and contributes to area completion.
  • Proving Grounds (Eridian Trials)
    End-game timed dungeon-like instances unlocked by finding Eridian Writings. Players fight through waves of enemies and a final boss within a time limit to earn high-quality loot. Different Proving Grounds offer unique challenges.
  • Circles of Slaughter
    Wave-based survival arenas where players fight increasingly difficult hordes of enemies. Completing all rounds yields significant XP and loot. Examples include Cistern of Slaughter, Slaughter Shaft, Slaughterstar 3000.
  • DLC Campaign Missions
    Each of the four main story DLCs (Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck) features its own new campaign with unique storylines, locations, enemies, and bosses.
  • Arms Race (Designer's Cut DLC)
    A roguelike game mode where players start with no gear in a new zone (Stormblind Complex), scavenge for weapons, and fight to extract high-quality loot before being killed by enemies or an encroaching storm (Murdercane).
  • Ava's Murder Mysteries (Director's Cut DLC)
    A series of story-driven side missions where players help Ava investigate potentially paranormal happenings and uncover a conspiracy across multiple planets.
  • Hemovorous the Invincible (Director's Cut DLC)
    A challenging end-game raid boss encounter, requiring Eridium to access. Defeating this massive Varkid offers some of the best loot in the game.
  • Visionary Leads (Assassination Storylines)
    The core progression involves pursuing 'Visionary Leads' for each of the eight targets. These are multi-step investigations across different districts and times of day, where Colt uncovers clues about a Visionary's schedule, habits, weaknesses, relationships, and potential ways to manipulate events to make them vulnerable or gather them with other targets. Completing these leads allows Colt to set up the 'perfect loop' to eliminate all targets in one day.
  • Arsenal Leads (Weapon & Slab Acquisition)
    Specific leads that guide Colt towards acquiring powerful unique weapons, Slabs (supernatural powers from Visionaries), or significant Slab upgrades. These often involve solving puzzles, infiltrating specific locations at certain times, or defeating a Visionary for the first time.
  • Discoveries & Side Puzzles
    Numerous smaller optional tasks, environmental puzzles, hidden safes, or mini-stories found by exploring Blackreef. These can reward Colt with valuable Trinkets, weapons, Residuum, lore documents, or open up new pathways and opportunities within a district.
  • Breaking the Loop (The Final Day)
    Once Colt has gathered all necessary information and set up the required conditions by manipulating events in previous loops, he can attempt the 'final day' sequence. This involves executing a precise plan to assassinate all eight Visionaries across the four districts and time periods, culminating in a final confrontation or decision to break the time loop.
  • Protect the Loop (Playing as Julianna - Online PvP)
    When playing as Julianna, the objective is to invade another player's (Colt's) game session and hunt them down. Julianna wins by killing Colt enough times to force him to reset his current district attempt. She has her own progression, loadouts, and can use map knowledge and traps to her advantage.
people Multiplayer
Multiplayer Details
N/A

1. Protect the Loop (Online PvP): Players can choose to invade another player's game (who is playing as Colt) as Julianna Blake. Julianna's objective is to hunt down and kill Colt, protecting the time loop. She has her own progression, loadouts, and abilities. This mode can also be set to 'Friends Only' or 'Offline' (where Julianna is AI-controlled). 2. Single-Player Campaign (as Colt): The primary mode where players control Colt Vahn, attempting to assassinate the eight Visionaries and break the time loop, while also being hunted by an AI or player-controlled Julianna.

extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions
N/A

Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included unique weapons (Transtar Trencher, Eat The Rich Tribunal, .44 Karat Fourpounder), character skins ('Party Crasher' Colt, 'Sharp Shooter' Julianna), and original soundtrack selections. Pre-order bonuses often included additional cosmetic items or trinkets.

Post-Launch Content / DLC
N/A

A major free update, 'GOLDENLOOP,' was released, adding a new powerful weapon (HALPS Prototype), a new ability (Fugue Slab - makes enemies confused), new enemy types (Paint-Bomber Eternalist), an extended ending, new Trinkets, and cross-play for PvP. No major paid story expansions have been released.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: When was Borderlands 3 released?
    A: Borderlands 3 was initially released on September 13, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Epic Games Store), with a Steam release for PC on March 13, 2020. It later came to other platforms like Stadia, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
  • Q: Who are the playable characters in Borderlands 3?
    A: There are four playable Vault Hunters: Amara the Siren, FL4K the Beastmaster, Moze the Gunner, and Zane the Operative. Each has three unique skill trees and multiple Action Skills.
  • Q: Who are the main villains in Borderlands 3?
    A: The main antagonists are the Calypso Twins, Troy and Tyreen, who lead the Children of the Vault (COV) cult and seek to harness the power of the Great Vault.
  • Q: Does Borderlands 3 have multiplayer?
    A: Yes, Borderlands 3 supports up to 4-player online co-operative multiplayer. It also features local split-screen co-op on consoles. Cross-platform play is supported across PC (Steam/Epic), Xbox, PlayStation, and Mac.
  • Q: What is Mayhem Mode in Borderlands 3?
    A: Mayhem Mode is an end-game feature that significantly increases game difficulty by applying random modifiers to enemies and gameplay, while also increasing loot quality and XP gain. There are multiple Mayhem levels (1-11 with Mayhem 2.0 update).
  • Q: How many planets can you visit in Borderlands 3?
    A: Players can travel to multiple planets beyond Pandora, including Promethea, Athenas, Eden-6, and Nekrotafeyo, using the Sanctuary III starship as a mobile base.
  • Q: What kind of DLC does Borderlands 3 have?
    A: Borderlands 3 has two Season Passes. Season Pass 1 includes four major story campaign add-ons. Season Pass 2 includes the Designer's Cut (Arms Race mode, 4th skill tree for each Vault Hunter) and the Director's Cut (new raid boss, Ava's murder mystery quests, behind-the-scenes content, Vault Cards).
  • Q: What is the main objective in DEATHLOOP?
    A: The main objective is to break the time loop by assassinating all eight Visionaries on Blackreef island within a single day. This requires investigating their routines, finding ways to get them in the same place or eliminate them efficiently across four time periods (Morning, Noon, Afternoon, Evening) in four different districts.
  • Q: How does the time loop mechanic work?
    A: The day on Blackreef resets at the end of the Evening, or if Colt dies three times within a single district visit (his 'Reprise' ability allows two revivals). When the loop resets, non-Infused weapons, Slabs, and Trinkets are lost, and Visionaries/Eternalists respawn. However, Colt retains all learned information (Leads) and any gear he has 'Infused' with Residuum.
  • Q: What is Infusion and Residuum?
    A: Residuum is a resource Colt collects from glowing objects or by sacrificing gear. Between time periods (e.g., when returning to his bunker), Colt can spend Residuum to 'Infuse' weapons, Slabs, and Trinkets he wants to keep. Infused items will carry over to subsequent loops, allowing for permanent progression of his loadout.
  • Q: Can another player really hunt you as Julianna?
    A: Yes, DEATHLOOP features an optional online multiplayer mode called 'Protect the Loop.' If enabled, another player can invade your game as Julianna Blake, with the objective of killing Colt. You can also set this to 'Friends Only' or 'Offline' (where an AI Julianna will invade).
  • Q: Are Slabs like Dishonored's powers?
    A: Yes, Slabs are very similar to the supernatural powers found in Arkane's Dishonored series. They grant unique abilities like teleportation (Shift), invisibility (Aether), telekinesis (Karnesis), linking enemies (Nexus), and a combat buff (Havoc). They are acquired from Visionaries and can be upgraded.
  • Q: Is DEATHLOOP connected to the Dishonored universe?
    A: While not officially confirmed as a direct sequel or prequel, there are numerous fan theories and subtle hints within DEATHLOOP (and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider) that suggest a possible connection or shared multiverse between the two Arkane franchises. However, DEATHLOOP can be fully enjoyed as a standalone story.
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity
N/A

Developed on Arkane's Void Engine, DEATHLOOP features a striking art style inspired by 1960s aesthetics, with bold colors, psychedelic patterns, and retro-futuristic designs. Blackreef's districts are visually distinct and detailed. The game uses stylized character models and environments, focusing on artistic direction over photorealism, though with high technical fidelity.

Audio & Soundtrack
N/A

Original score composed by Tom Salta, with contributions from other artists like Sencit Music and Erich Talaba. Features a distinctive soundtrack blending 1960s spy thriller themes, psychedelic rock, jazz, and electronic elements, creating a unique and memorable audio identity. In-game licensed tracks also feature. Sound design is crucial for detecting enemies, environmental cues, and the distinct sounds of Slabs and special weapons.

User Interface (UI/UX)
N/A

Features a stylish, 1960s-inspired HUD displaying health, power (for Slabs), equipped weapons/Slabs, and objective markers. A leads system helps track clues and Visionary movements across districts and times of day. Menus for loadouts, Slabs, Trinkets, discoveries, and objectives are accessible. Colt's inner monologue and interactions with Julianna provide constant narrative and guidance.

Accessibility Options
N/A

Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist strength, adjustable UI element size, colorblind modes, options to reduce head bob/motion blur, and various gameplay toggles for difficulty and HUD elements.

Gameplay Video
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Walkthrough/Guide
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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High settings.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6-8GB VRAM crucial.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended.
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for lower settings.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for lower settings.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM is a practical minimum due to texture detail.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD highly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) / GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB). **An RTX 3050 Mobile would be a better starting point for a smoother experience.**
layersRAM: 12 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB HDD (SSD Strongly Recommended)
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Target: 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset.)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends on specific model's cooling and power limits.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 2GB VRAM.
GPU (Laptop): Targets playable framerates at 720p-1080p Low. **2GB VRAM is an absolute minimum and might struggle; 4GB VRAM is strongly recommended for laptops.** Performance varies greatly by TGP.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement (dual-channel highly recommended if using 8GB or more).
memoryCPU: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-3570
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or newer equivalent mobile CPUs with at least 4 cores/threads.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum.
layersRAM: 6 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Target: 1440p High settings OR 1080p Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset.)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU.
CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a smooth 1080p Ultra or 1440p High experience.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High / 1080p Ultra.
GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 6GB VRAM minimum, 8GB VRAM strongly recommended for laptops at this tier.
RAM: 16GB RAM in dual-channel strongly recommended for optimal performance.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i7-4770
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600H or newer performance mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i7 H-series 9th gen+, AMD Ryzen 7 H-series 4000+).
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Upscaling Needed) (Ultra Preset, Upscaling (FSR Performance/Balanced or equivalent))
CPU: CPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra.
CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPU.
GPU: Desktop GPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra. Upscaling essential.
GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs. 12GB+ VRAM critical, upscaling vital.
RAM: 32GB RAM essential for smoother 4K Ultra.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-10900K or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X/5900X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS or better. **Modern i9/Ryzen 9 H/HX series.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would provide a more comfortable native-like 4K experience. (Highly Speculative)**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD
save Overall Storage
Spec: 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
Note: An SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother overall gameplay experience.
Type: SSD
Spec: 30 GB available space (SSD Recommended).
Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times between districts and restarting loops.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 with the latest service packs is required.
Spec: Windows 10 version 1909 or higher (64-bit)
Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (specified version or newer) or Windows 11 is required.
gamepad DirectX Version
N/ASpec: DirectX 12
Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • Official PC system requirements for 'Borderlands 3' (released in 2019). An SSD is recommended for better loading times and texture streaming, especially with higher settings. The game supports DirectX 11 and DirectX 12.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Borderlands 3 can be played on a variety of gaming laptops. Laptop GPUs and CPUs perform differently than their desktop counterparts due to Total Graphics Power (TGP) and thermal constraints. The estimations below reflect hardware from around the game's release period or slightly newer equivalents for a good experience. **Always check specific laptop model reviews for performance benchmarks, especially TGP and cooling.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: The TGP of a laptop GPU significantly affects its performance. Higher TGP values for the same GPU model generally lead to better framerates.
  • Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is crucial for laptops to sustain performance during long gaming sessions and avoid thermal throttling, which can reduce framerates.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's demands, especially in busy areas or during intense combat, without bottlenecking the GPU.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 6GB is absolute minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and to prevent stuttering, especially when many enemies or effects are on screen.
  • Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match your laptop's GPU power to its display resolution (typically 1080p for this era of requirements) and aim for a refresh rate the GPU can consistently support (e.g., 60Hz or higher).
  • Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using up-to-date GPU drivers and ensuring your OS (Windows) is optimized for gaming can improve stability and performance.
  • Optimization Detail: A P I Choice: Offers DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 renderers. DX12 may offer better performance on some newer hardware but DX11 can be more stable on older systems.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Streaming, Material Quality, Shadows, Draw Distance, Volumetric Fog, Screen Space Reflections, and Anti-Aliasing options (FXAA, Temporal AA) are key settings affecting performance.
  • Game Name: Borderlands 3
  • Official PC system requirements from Arkane Lyon/Bethesda. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially those with many NPCs or complex geometry), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal loading times within the loop structure.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and good cooling. **DEATHLOOP can be demanding, particularly at higher settings or resolutions, due to its detailed environments and dynamic AI.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for AI pathfinding and managing the dynamic loop events.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 1.0 & 2.0. NVIDIA DLSS support is not native but might be achievable via mods or driver-level settings for some users.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Model Detail, Ambient Occlusion (HBAO+), View Distance, Anti-Aliasing, and Post-Processing effects heavily impact performance.
  • Game Name: DEATHLOOP
build Optimization Details
  • A P I Choice: Offers DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 renderers. DX12 may offer better performance on some newer hardware but DX11 can be more stable on older systems.
  • Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Streaming, Material Quality, Shadows, Draw Distance, Volumetric Fog, Screen Space Reflections, and Anti-Aliasing options (FXAA, Temporal AA) are key settings affecting performance.
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 1.0 & 2.0. NVIDIA DLSS support is not native but might be achievable via mods or driver-level settings for some users.
  • Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Model Detail, Ambient Occlusion (HBAO+), View Distance, Anti-Aliasing, and Post-Processing effects heavily impact performance.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P Impact: The TGP of a laptop GPU significantly affects its performance. Higher TGP values for the same GPU model generally lead to better framerates.
  • Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is crucial for laptops to sustain performance during long gaming sessions and avoid thermal throttling, which can reduce framerates.
  • C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's demands, especially in busy areas or during intense combat, without bottlenecking the GPU.
  • R A M Configuration Speed: 6GB is absolute minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and to prevent stuttering, especially when many enemies or effects are on screen.
  • Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match your laptop's GPU power to its display resolution (typically 1080p for this era of requirements) and aim for a refresh rate the GPU can consistently support (e.g., 60Hz or higher).
  • Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using up-to-date GPU drivers and ensuring your OS (Windows) is optimized for gaming can improve stability and performance.
  • G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
  • Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
  • C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for AI pathfinding and managing the dynamic loop events.
  • R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.

info_outline Feature details based on available data. System requirements and performance estimates may vary.

laptop_chromebook Laptop Recommendations

Common Recommendations (Handles All Compared Games)

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)

For Borderlands 3 Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • layers 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).

For DEATHLOOP Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB)
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP)

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