Vault Hunters, Assemble! If you haven’t yet experienced the chaotic charm of Borderlands 2, now’s your chance. Until June 8 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET, you can snag the game for free on Steam and keep it forever. Grab it here.
🎮 What’s the Deal?
As part of a broader Borderlands franchise celebration, 2K Games is offering Borderlands 2 at no cost. This isn’t just a demo or a limited-time play period—this is yours to keep forever if you claim it before the deadline.
The giveaway comes alongside a megaton sale on all things Borderlands:
- Borderlands 3 is 95% off (yes, really)
- The Pandora’s Box collection is 75% off
- Deep discounts on DLCs, bundles, and spin-offs
It’s basically a Borderlands buffet, and you get to gorge yourself.
🚨 But Wait… the EULA Monster Appears!
Of course, in true Borderlands fashion, there’s a twist.
While the freebie got people hyped, recent changes to Take-Two Interactive’s End User License Agreement (EULA) poured cold skag juice on the party. Players are up in arms, accusing the new EULA of ramping up data collection and potential overreach into player privacy.
Cue the review bombings on Steam. Yep, Borderlands 2, a game over a decade old, is getting flamed harder than Claptrap trying to freestyle rap. While some of the backlash may be a little “tin foil hat,” others are raising valid concerns about just how much we’re giving up to get these “free” games.
PC Gamer and Reddit threads like this one are stacked with hot takes, warnings, and advice to read the fine print before clicking that sweet “Add to Library” button.
💬 Community Buzz: Borderlands Meets Black Mirror?
The Borderlands subreddit is split like a loot chest. Half the community is shouting “Free game! Let’s gooo!” while the other half is quoting Orwell and uninstalling everything with a Take-Two logo.
Some highlights:
- “This game is peak looter-shooter. Worth a few privacy concessions.”
- “I love Borderlands 2 but I’m not selling my soul for a 2012 shooter.”
- “Claptrap already knows everything about me. What’s one more data tracker?”
It’s clear that nostalgia and privacy concerns are clashing hard. Expect some memes. Lots of memes.
🚧 How to Claim Your Copy (Before Handsome Jack Steals It)
- Head over to the Borderlands 2 Steam page.
- Log into your Steam account.
- Click the “Add to Account” button.
- Done. It’s yours forever. Even if you delete it, you can re-download anytime.
No keys, no hoops, just click and loot.
🎩 Bonus Loot: SHiFT Codes, Baby!
Gearbox CEO and full-time internet magician Randy Pitchford tossed a juicy SHiFT code to sweeten the pot. Redeem this code in any Borderlands SHiFT menu for 3 Golden Keys across multiple titles:
Code: 96XTT-STHJJ-JJTTT-TBJT3-CBTZX
Golden Keys = sweet, sweet loot. Don’t sleep on it.
🕹️ Final Thoughts: Worth the Download?
If you’ve never played Borderlands 2, it’s arguably the best in the series. The gunplay holds up, the humor is still sharp, and the co-op chaos is unmatched. Plus, Handsome Jack remains one of gaming’s all-time great villains.
Yes, the EULA stuff is worth reading. But if you’re comfortable, this is a golden opportunity to grab a beloved game without spending a dime.
Just make sure to claim it before June 8.
Are you diving into Pandora or passing because of the EULA drama?
Sound off in the comments like it’s a bandit camp!
