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: Single-player (with some social components/events)
Setting: Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
Unique Feature: Combination of id Software's FPS combat with Avalanche Studios' open-world and vehicular expertise; Nanotrite superpowers; Overdrive combat mode; Wingstick.
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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 (Primarily Solo): RAGE 2 is a single-player experience focused on Walker. While you interact with key allies like Lily Prowley, Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, and Dr. Kvasir for missions and story progression, they do not act as persistent, controllable combat companions in the field.
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).
Arks: Sealed underground bunkers from before the asteroid impact. Discovering and clearing Arks unlocks new Nanotrite abilities for Walker and new weapons. They are major points of interest and progression.
Data Pads: PDAs or similar devices found throughout the wasteland, containing lore entries, personal logs, and information about the world, its inhabitants, and past events.
Storage Containers: Orange-glowing containers found in various locations, holding Feltrite (upgrade currency), cash, or other resources.
Spy Drones: Small, hovering Authority drones that must be shot down. Destroying them all in a region often contributes to location completion and rewards.
MBTV Banners / Targets (Mutant Bash TV): Within the Mutant Bash TV arenas, specific targets or banners might need to be destroyed for challenges or completion.
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.
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.
Sidewinder Pistol: Pistol
Standard starting pistol. Can be upgraded with mods like a burst fire or armor-piercing rounds.
Ranger Assault Rifle: Assault Rifle
Versatile automatic rifle, effective at medium range. Upgradable for better stability, damage, and magazine size.
Combat Shotgun: Shotgun
Devastating at close range. Alternate fire mode can be a concussive blast that sends enemies flying.
Smart Rocket Launcher: Heavy Weapon (Explosive)
Fires rockets that can lock onto targets or be dumb-fired. Alternate fire allows for multiple target locks.
Grav-Dart Launcher: Special Weapon
Fires darts that can attach to enemies or objects. A second dart fired nearby will cause the first target to be violently pulled towards the second dart's impact point.
Firestorm Revolver: Revolver (Incendiary)
Fires rounds that can be remotely detonated to set enemies ablaze. Multiple rounds can be stuck to a target before detonation.
Hyper-Cannon: Energy Weapon (Railgun)
A powerful railgun that can be charged to fire a devastating penetrating shot. Can pierce multiple enemies and some cover.
Pulse Cannon: Energy Weapon (Automatic)
Fires rapid energy projectiles that can disintegrate enemies. Generates heat and can overheat if fired continuously.
Wingstick: Throwable (Returning Blade)
A signature RAGE weapon. A three-bladed boomerang that can lock onto enemies, dealing significant damage and often decapitating them. Can be upgraded for multiple targets or explosive tips.
Standard fragmentation grenades for area damage and EMP grenades for disabling Authority shields or vehicles.
BFG 9000 (Bonus Weapon): Super Weapon (Energy)
Iconic weapon from DOOM, available as a pre-order bonus or in the Deluxe Edition. Fires a massive ball of energy that obliterates most enemies.
Feltrite Laser Launcher (Rise of the Ghosts DLC): Energy Weapon
A powerful laser weapon introduced in the 'Rise of the Ghosts' expansion.
Sword of Transitus (TerrorMania DLC): Melee/Special Weapon
A magical sword introduced in the 'TerrorMania' expansion, capable of powerful melee attacks and interacting with dimensional rifts.
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.
Ranger Armor (Walker's Suit): Walker's signature Ranger armor. While not customizable with different pieces in the traditional RPG sense, its capabilities are enhanced through Nanotrite abilities and upgrades that improve Walker's health, damage resistance (via Constitution ability), and combat effectiveness. Cosmetic variations might be available through editions or unlocks.
Nicholas Raine Armor (Deluxe Edition): A cosmetic armor skin for Walker, styled after Nicholas Raine, the protagonist of the original RAGE. Included in the Deluxe Edition.
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.
Ranger Armor: Walker's primary attire is the Ranger suit. While direct aesthetic customization of the suit itself (beyond choosing male/female Walker) is limited in the base game, different editions or unlocks (like the Nicholas Raine Armor skin in the Deluxe Edition) provided alternate appearances.
Weapon Skins: Some editions or DLCs offered cosmetic skins for weapons (e.g., Reaper Assault Rifle skin in TerrorMania Deluxe upgrade).
Vehicle Skins: Skins were available for vehicles, particularly the Phoenix, like the Wasteland Celebrity Phoenix skin or Mutant Monster Truck skin through special editions or DLCs.
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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.
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.
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.
Phoenix: Primary Player Vehicle (Upgradable All-Terrain Assault Car)
Walker's main customizable and upgradable vehicle. Equipped with machine guns, rockets, and other unlockable offensive and defensive capabilities. Can be summoned almost anywhere in the wasteland.
Icarus: Gyrocopter / Light Air Vehicle
A small, agile gyrocopter allowing for aerial traversal and reconnaissance of the wasteland. Useful for reaching high places or bypassing difficult terrain.
Raptor: Motorcycle
A fast and nimble motorcycle for quick travel across the wasteland, though offering little protection.
ChazCar: Classic Car (Customizable)
A pre-war classic car that can be found and driven, belonging to Chaz Morass. Can be upgraded.
A heavily armored and armed monster truck used by the Goon Squad. Can be commandeered.
Pulverizer (River Hogs Vehicle): Heavy Armored Vehicle (Faction Vehicle)
A large, durable vehicle used by the River Hogs, often equipped with powerful weaponry.
Various Buggies & Trucks: Land Vehicles (Assorted)
A wide assortment of other driveable vehicles belonging to different factions or found abandoned, including light buggies, transport trucks, and armored cars. Most vehicles encountered can be driven.
A cosmetic skin for a monster truck, included in the Deluxe Edition.
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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.
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.
Walker: Protagonist / The Last Ranger
The player character. Can be male or female. The last surviving Ranger of Vineland, seeking to avenge their fallen comrades and stop The Authority. Infused with Nanotrites, granting powerful abilities.
Lily Prowley: Ally / Walker's Adoptive Sister
Walker's adoptive sister and a key figure from Vineland. She provides support, mission objectives, and drives much of Walker's initial motivation. Daughter of Erwina Prowley.
General Martin Cross: Main Antagonist / Leader of The Authority
The primary villain and leader of the technologically advanced and oppressive faction, The Authority. He aims to control the wasteland and utilizes cloning technology to ensure his survival.
Loosum Hagar: Ally / Mayor of Wellspring
The pragmatic mayor of the trade town Wellspring. One of the three key figures Walker needs to recruit for Project Dagger, focusing on vehicular and firepower aspects.
John Marshall: Ally / Ex-Ranger Resistance Leader
A former Ranger and an old war buddy of Erwina Prowley. He leads a resistance movement in Gunbarrel and helps Walker with tactical and weaponry aspects of Project Dagger.
Dr. Anton Kvasir: Ally / Eccentric Scientist
A brilliant but eccentric scientist specializing in Nanotrites and mutations. He is crucial for developing the means to permanently defeat General Cross as part of Project Dagger.
A renowned Ranger and Walker's adoptive mother, Lily's biological mother. Her legacy inspires Walker.
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.
Main Story Missions (Project Dagger)
A series of core missions focused on Walker's efforts to recruit three key allies (Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, Dr. Anton Kvasir) and execute Project Dagger to defeat General Cross and The Authority. These missions often involve infiltrating enemy strongholds, rescuing characters, and large-scale battles.
Ark Hunting
Locating and clearing out Arks, which are sealed pre-apocalypse bunkers. Successfully accessing an Ark rewards Walker with new Nanotrite abilities or powerful weapons.
Bandit Dens / Authority Sentries / Mutant Nests
Clearing out various enemy encampments scattered throughout the wasteland. These typically involve defeating all enemies in the area and destroying specific objectives or looting containers. Contributes to regional completion and provides resources.
Convoy Destruction
Intercepting and destroying heavily armed convoys belonging to different factions that roam the wasteland. Requires vehicular combat skills and often culminates in a battle against a powerful lead vehicle.
Mutant Bash TV (MBTV)
Participating in a televised death sport arena, fighting waves of mutants for fame and fortune (in-game currency and rewards). Features different arenas and increasing difficulty.
Races
Participating in vehicular races found at various locations in the wasteland. Winning races provides rewards and parts for vehicle upgrades.
Bounties & Side Missions
Undertaking specific tasks or hunting down wanted individuals for rewards, often obtained from bounty boards in trade towns or from various NPCs.
Rise of the Ghosts (DLC Campaign)
A new storyline where Walker confronts the Ghost faction in a new region called the Overgrown City, acquiring the Feltrite Laser Launcher and the Void Nanotrite ability.
TerrorMania (DLC Campaign)
Walker ventures into the Deadlands, a twisted alternate reality, to reverse a curse and fight the Army of the Dead, armed with the new Sword of Transitus.
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FAQ
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: When was Rage 2 released? A: Rage 2 was released on May 14, 2019.
Q: Who developed Rage 2? A: Rage 2 was co-developed by Avalanche Studios (known for open-world games like Mad Max and Just Cause) and id Software (creators of DOOM and the original Rage).
Q: What is the story of Rage 2 about? A: Players control Walker, the last Ranger, in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting against the tyrannical Authority led by General Cross, as well as various gangs and mutants. The goal is to gather allies and execute Project Dagger to stop The Authority.
Q: What are Nanotrite abilities? A: Nanotrite abilities are powerful, upgradable superpowers that Walker can unlock from Arks. They include offensive skills like Slam and Shatter, defensive ones like Barrier, and utility powers like Grav-Jump and Dash. Activating Overdrive supercharges these abilities and weapons.
Q: Is Rage 2 an open-world game? A: Yes, Rage 2 features a large, seamless open world with diverse biomes, which players can traverse using a variety of vehicles. The world is filled with activities, enemy encampments, and locations to discover.
Q: Does Rage 2 have multiplayer? A: No, Rage 2 is a single-player game. It did feature some online social components like community challenges and events post-launch but no direct co-op or competitive multiplayer.
Q: What kind of vehicles are in Rage 2? A: Players can drive a wide range of wasteland vehicles, including the upgradable Phoenix (main player vehicle), motorcycles (Raptor), gyrocopters (Icarus), monster trucks, and various faction-specific buggies and combat vehicles. If you see it, you can generally drive it.
Q: Are there DLCs for Rage 2? A: Yes, two major expansions were released: 'Rise of the Ghosts' and 'TerrorMania,' both adding new story content, regions, enemies, weapons, and abilities.
CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a good 1080p/High experience.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for solid 1080p/High performance.
GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p High settings. 8GB VRAM is important.
GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for 1080p High. Ensure adequate TGP. RTX 50 series mention is speculative.
RAM: 8GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration improves performance. 16GB offers more headroom.
Storage: SSD is strongly recommended for this tier for fast loading and responsiveness.
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memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB), RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, Med-High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5050 Laptop GPU would easily manage this).
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS or 720p ~30 FPS for older interpretation)(Low Preset, 1080p resolution (or 720p for absolute minimum target).)
CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for Rage 2.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU for minimum playability. Most modern laptop CPUs will exceed this.
GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires 3GB VRAM.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Even low-end modern discrete GPUs or powerful iGPUs (Iris Xe G7, Radeon 680M/780M) will perform adequately. RTX 50 series is highly speculative and far exceeds this tier.
RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum requirement.
Storage: HDD is absolute minimum; SSD highly recommended for better loading.
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memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
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)
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1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60-90 FPS)(High Preset, 1440p resolution.)
CPU: Strong desktop CPU for achieving smooth framerates at 1440p.
CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs beneficial for consistent 1440p gameplay.
GPU: Desktop GPU capable of delivering a solid 1440p experience at high settings. 8GB VRAM essential.
GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1440p. Max TGP versions are important. RTX 50 series mention is speculative.
RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming.
Storage: NVMe SSD recommended for the best loading times at 1440p.
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.
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)
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2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K High Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60 FPS)(High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution (internal resolution scaler may be used to maintain 60FPS).)
CPU: Capable desktop CPU to support 4K gaming in Rage 2 without significant bottlenecks.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs to pair with capable GPUs for 4K Rage 2.
GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of running Rage 2 at 4K High settings with good framerates. 8GB+ VRAM essential.
GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs from RTX 30/40 series can achieve 4K in Rage 2. Hypothetical RTX 50 series would enhance this further but is significant overkill.
RAM: 16GB RAM is generally sufficient for 4K in Rage 2.
Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best 4K gaming experience.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (8GB/16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB). **(A hypothetical future RTX 5070 Laptop GPU would provide a very strong 4K experience for Rage 2.)**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 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: 50 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD (Solid State Drive) is recommended for faster loading times. Ensure at least 50 GB of free disk space. This requirement may change with updates, though unlikely for an older title. 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 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit versions), Windows 11 (64-Bit) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 is required. For optimal compatibility and performance, Windows 10 or 11 (latest updates) is recommended.
gamepad DirectX Version
N/A
Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: Requires a graphics card compatible with DirectX 11. Rage 2 does not support ray tracing.
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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 AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Rage 2 (Released May 2019). This information is based on official Minimum/Recommended PC specifications from Bethesda Softworks and includes extrapolated tiers for higher performance targets, adapted to the requested JSON structure for a May 2025 context. Laptop GPU mentions for RTX 50 series are speculative and represent overkill for this title.
Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, dependent on TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling. Rage 2 is moderately demanding; most modern gaming laptops should run it well, but good TGP and cooling ensure smoother high-framerate gameplay.
Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.
Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.
Game Name: Rage 2
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: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.
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: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.
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Actual performance may vary depending on settings, drivers, cooling, power limits, etc.
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