Borderlands 3 News
April2022
News Borderlands 3 on PS5, PS4 Will Join the Crossplay Party Very Soon
Play with other platforms
If you play Borderlands 3 on PlayStation 5 or PS4, you're actually missing out on a feature all the other versions have — crossplay. Upon its launch in 2019, playing the looter shooter on PS4 (and later PS5) wouldn't match you up with players on other platforms. With the feature becoming increasingly common in notable...
May2021
News Borderlands 3 Crossplay Kyboshed on PS5, PS4 by Publisher
But it's unclear why
Borderlands 3 is getting crossplay across all consoles and platforms – except it’s also not. An extremely vague Twitter message shared by Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has gone viral, but it’s hard to parse exactly what the problem is here. He states that an update for the looter shooter has been readied that “includes...
April2021
News PS Now April 2021 Update Includes Marvel's Avengers and Borderlands 3
Squad up
Sony's been doing pretty well lately with the software lined up for PlayStation Plus and PS Now, and April is no different. For the cloud streaming service, there are just three games joining the fray, but they're pretty big ones. Marvel's Avengers, Borderlands 3, and The Long Dark will be streamable and downloadable on PS Now starting...
October2020
News Borderlands 3 Has Two More Weirdly Named DLC Packs in the Works
Designer's Cut and Director's Cut
The Borderlands franchise really does enjoy giving its pieces of DLC the strangest names, doesn't it? Borderlands 3 alone has already had Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock as well as Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, but now it
Deal Grab Borderlands 3 for Just $7.99, Then Get a Free PS5 Upgrade
Bargain bucket
If you've been planning on checking out Borderlands 3 any time soon, you're not going to be able to do it at a better price than this. Best Buy is currently selling the PlayStation 4 looter shooter for just $7.99 as part of its online deal of the day, so you'll have to be fast if you want to snap this one up. We awarded Borderlands 3...
September2020
News Borderlands 3 Getting Free PS5 Upgrade, Four Player Split-Screen
Who's dancin' now?
Borderlands 3 is getting a free PlayStation 5 upgrade, and it’ll allow you to play with up to four buddies in split-screen if you want to. There'll also be full cross-play across consoles. Alternatively, if you want to play solo, then you’ll have the option to enjoy the experience in 4K at 60 frames-per-second on Sony’s...
August2020
News The Final Borderlands 3 DLC Has the Most Ridiculous Name Yet
Bit of a fustercluck
If you're sick of the dumb names Borderlands 3 gives to the names of its pieces of DLC, you might want to click off this article right now. 2K has detailed the looter shooter's final expansion included in its season pass and it's called Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck. Yeah, that's pretty stupid alright. It'll come to...
March2020
News Make Handsome Jack Happy with Exclusive Borderlands 3 Clothing
Hard to Vault
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up while locked up in your own personal Vault, why not treat yourself to Zavvi’s exclusive Borderlands 3 clothing line? Released to coincide with the looter shooter’s latest expansion pack, the range spans everything from t-shirts to hoodies and much more. Some of the items will only be available...
February2020
News Borderlands 3's Next Big DLC Has One Helluva Title
It's ten words long
Borderlands 3 is getting its second major DLC pack on 26th March, and if its contents are as large as its title then fans of the threequel should be in for treat. Named – wait for it – Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock, developer Gearbox promises to whisk you away to the icy planet of...
January2020
Interview Looting Some Answers from Borderlands 3 Composer Jesper Kyd
Back for more
In our ongoing series of composer interviews here at Push Square we get some insight into the music that goes into making games the great experiences that they can be. A couple months ago, we interviewed Brian Trifon and Brian Lee White (collectively Finishing Move LLC) about their work scoring Borderlands 3. As it turns out, we...
November2019
News Borderlands 3 Is Free to Play This Weekend on PS4
Borderlands free
Gearbox's popular looter shooter, Borderlands 3, launched a couple of months back on PlayStation 4. We've no doubt that patient fans jumped into the game as soon as possible, having waited many years for the sequel. Of course, there will be plenty of people on the fence too, maybe waiting for the stylised shooter to come down in...
News Borderlands 3 Plans a Handsome Heist Just Before Christmas in First DLC
Handsome Jack is back, sort of
After dabbling with various limited-time events since its September release, Borderlands 3 is about to get its first major chunk of downloadable content in the form of Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot. That's quite the mouthful, but you'll be playing it on PlayStation 4 before the year is out. It's scheduled to...
October2019
News Borderlands 3's Bloody Harvest Event Tricks and Treats its Way Onto PS4 Later This Week
New skins, weapon, and boss
Numerous Games as a Service will be making the case for you to check out their Halloween events over the next couple of weeks, one of which is Borderlands 3. Already announced a handful of weeks back, the free Bloody Harvest event will bring terror to PlayStation 4 players in just a few days from Thursday 24th Octob
September2019
News Borderlands 3 Moves More than 5 Million Copies in 5 Days
2K's fastest-selling game
It's safe to say that Borderlands 3 has been a hit. Publisher 2K has revealed that the looter shooter sold more than five million copies over its first five days on the market, making it the fastest selling release in the company's history. An impressive result. Interestingly, 2K says that over 70 per cent of those sales...
News Borderlands 3's First Free In-Game Event Brings a Spooky Twist to PS4 Next Month
New mission, boss, and loot
We watched the first episode of The Borderlands Show so that you didn't have to. That was bad, real bad. Tucked away at the end of the Greg Miller-fronted stream were the first details on Borderlands 3's inaugural free in-game event - it's called Bloody Harvest and it's coming to PlayStation 4 next month. The...
Guide All Borderlands 3 Shift Codes and VIP Codes
Obtain free Borderlands 3 loot with Shift Codes and VIP Codes
Borderlands 3 Shift Codes are back, and this time they’re joined by VIP Codes to sweeten the deal. As in previous Borderlands games, Borderlands 3 Shift Codes will reward you with hot rewards, such as Gold Keys, which can be used to open chests for rare loot. This time they’re joined...
Random Borderlands 3 Is Scamming Players Out of Extra Shotgun Shells
Really, Markus?
If the lack of vertical split-screen co-op in Borderlands 3 wasn't enough to get you riled up and ready to sign a petition, then you better get your marker pen ready because it has been discovered that Pandora's Arms Dealer is scamming players out of a couple extra shotgun shells! As captured with his pants down by
News Borderlands 3 Causes Uproar Amongst Longtime Fans with the Lack of Vertical Split-Screen Co-Op
No plans to add the option
While many of us will experience Borderlands 3 alone, for some it has been the quintessential co-operative undertaking. Many committed fans of the franchise were indeed looking forward to playing the latest instalment with friends by their side in the same room, but that excitement has been thwarted somewhat by the...
News Borderlands 3's Split-Screen Co-Op Is a Mess on PS4
2K says it's aware
Thinking about buying Borderlands 3 and playing it with a friend or significant other on the couch? Well, you might want to hold off for the time being. Split-screen co-op is currently a trainwreck on the standard PlayStation 4, and it's pretty bad on PS4 Pro, too. Players across the web are reporting significant issues...
Guide Borderlands 3 - The Lord of the Rings Quest Location
You shall not pass
How do you start the Lord of the Rings quest in Borderlands 3? Gearbox Software's latest looter shooter contains numerous easter eggs and references to various pop culture figures, films, and TV shows, and The Lord of the Rings is yet another one of them. Here's how to start that quest in Borderlands 3. The Lord of the Rings...
Guide Borderlands 3 - Rick & Morty Easter Egg and Legendary Weapon
Pickle Rick
How do you see the Rick & Morty easter egg in Borderlands 3? How do you get the legendary weapon they drop? Gearbox Software's latest looter shooter contains numerous easter eggs and references to various pop culture figures, films, and TV shows, and Rick & Morty is one of them. Here's how to see the easter egg and have a chance...
Guide Borderlands 3 - How to Get Legendary Weapons
Getting the shinies
How do you get legendary weapons in Borderlands 3? The highest tier of gun is the orange legendary, but how do you actually get your hands on some of them? There's a number of different ways to add them to your inventory, most of which simply require you to play through the game. Here's how to get Legendary weapons in Borderlands...
Guide Borderlands 3 Classes - All Moze Skill Trees, Action Skills, Augments, and Passive Abilities
All three skill trees detailed
Are you thinking of switching classes in Borderlands 3? Interested in checking out Moze and her handy mech? Here's everything you need to know about Moze, including her three skill trees, the action skills that go with them, the augments that manipulate those attacks, and all passive abilities. Skill Tree -...
Hands On How Does Borderlands 3 Run on PS4 Pro?
Performance vs Resolution
If you came across a review of Borderlands 3 prior to launch, it was most certainly done on the PC. The console version of the game has been shrouded in secrecy as developer Gearbox Software focuses on showing off the experience in the best light possible. Now that release day is here, however, we've got our hands on the...
Poll Borderlands 3 Is Out Now, But Which Will Be Your Starter Class?
Making the big decision
Borderlands 3 just went live on PlayStation 4, but before you boot up one of 2019's biggest games for yourself, let us know which class you'll be starting the adventure with. It's quite a big decision to make at the start of the experience, with various abilities and skill trees exclusive to particular characters. If you...
News Borderlands 3's Trophy List Looks Like a Fairly Easy Platinum
Raining Platinums
Alright, hands up, we're cheating a little bit here. A list of trinkets for Borderlands 3 has popped up on Exophase, but they're for the Xbox One version of the game. We're sorry, but there is never a single difference between an achievement list and the PlayStation 4 counterpart, so we're taking this as official. Nevertheless, it...
News Borderlands 3 Cinematic Launch Trailer Feeds the Hype for Friday's Release
Like, comment, obey
Another day closer to the release of Borderlands 3, another pretty good trailer. The game's two-minute cinematic launch trailer is a bit of a wild ride, showcasing baddies, goodies, and everything in between. But let's face it, if you're a big Borderlands fan, then you already know what's in store. This video's just designed to...
Round Up Borderlands 3 Reviews Hit the Bullseye with Strong Scores
Gunning for glory
After years of waiting, Borderlands 3 is finally here. The first batch of reviews has gone live for Gearbox's hotly anticipated looter shooter, and they're starting off pretty strong. Most of them talk about a relatively familiar formula, and that point seems to be one of contention. By the sound of it, if you're a Borderlands fan...
Interview Making Sweet Music with Borderlands 3 Composers Finishing Move
Ain't no rest for the wicked
Recently we got the chance to talk with Brian Lee White and Brian Trifon - collectively known as Finishing Move - to talk about their work scoring Gearbox's upcoming looter shooter, Borderlands 3. Read on to see what it's like to join a series so far along, seeing how many genres of music is "too many", and what brought...
August2019
News Borderlands 3's 2019 Content Roadmap Includes Two Free Events and the First DLC
Something for all
With Borderlands 3 less than two weeks away from launch, it's time to start looking past the experience we get on day one. While it is sure to be an incredibly meaty game from the day it releases, Gearbox's latest will be continuously updated with free content drops and paid DLC. Between the 13th September launch and 2020, the...
News New Borderlands 3 Trailer Tells You Everything You Need to Know About the Bombastic Sequel
Boom
Bloody hell, 2K's really pumping out these Borderlands 3 trailers, eh? This latest video is well worth watching, though -- especially if you're still not completely clued up on what the upcoming sequel is all about. Clocking in at just over six minutes, the trailer gives a fairly comprehensive overview of what to expect from next month's...
News Here's a Huge Amount of New Borderlands 3 Gameplay to Assault Your Eyes With
What the FL4K
Bloody hell, the floodgates have opened! A tidal wave of new Borderlands 3 gameplay has hit the web, with various sites, channels, and streamers uploading recently recorded preview sessions. These videos gives us our best look at the upcoming looter shooter yet, with in-depth looks at combat and specific character abilities. Above, you...
News New Borderlands 3 Trailer Is Loud, Dumb, and Pretty Hype
Badass
Borderlands 3 has a new trailer, and... Well, it's exactly what you'd expect from a Borderlands 3 trailer. It shows off the game's four playable Vault Hunters, gives a general overview of what Borderlands 3 is all about, and takes pride in being loud. As the headline of this article says, it's actually a pretty hype trailer. With Borderlands...
News Borderlands 3's Beastmaster FL4K Finally Spotlighted in Character Trailer
Release the hounds
FL4K has always looked like one of the more interesting playable characters in the Borderlands 3, and he's finally been given some time to shine. This latest (and we assume, final) character trailer shows the mean machine take command of his tamed beasts in combat. We're loving his design, and hopefully his unique skills are fun...
News Borderlands 3 Boycotted by Fans Following Take-Two Investigation into Leaks
YouTuber visited by private investigators
This one's a bit scrappy, so bear with us. A Borderlands YouTuber known as SupMatto has gotten himself into trouble after sharing certain information about the upcoming sequel. The creator says a couple of Take-Two private investigators arrived at his home and questioned him about the Borderlands 3 leaks...
News Borderlands 3 on PS4 Pro Will Let You Choose Between 60FPS or 4K
Also supports HDR
Due out in just over a month from now, Borderlands 3 is closing in fast, and so some of the game's finer details are starting to spill out into the open. In particular, Gearbox has said that the title will come with two performance modes on PlayStation 4 Pro. You can either "favour resolution", or you can "favour performance"...
News The Beginning of Borderlands 3 Looks Hella Familiar
Pandora's box
Here are the first 14 minutes from Borderlands 3, although if you told us they were from either of the previous two titles in the looter shooter series, we wouldn’t argue with you. Gearbox is definitely treading familiar ground with this sequel, but that’s not the end of the world considering the enduring popularity of the...
News Borderlands 3 Is Back with a Character Trailer for the Explosive Moze
Boom boom boom
We've seen Zane in action, and now it's Moze's turn to shine in the Borderlands 3 spotlight. The game's latest trailer focuses on the scrappy fighter and her pivotal mech, giving us a little more insight into her background and character. In case you didn't already know, she's one of four playable Vault Hunters in the upcoming looter...
July2019
News Borderlands 3 Trailer Introduces Zane and His Irish Accent
He's so zany
We honestly didn't expect Zane to have an Irish accent, but here we are. One of Borderlands 3's four playable characters, Zane is a specialist in high tech gadgets and subterfuge. This new trailer gives us a short but sweet rundown of his personality. He seems like a laugh, despite the fact he's a trained killer. Think you'll be...
News Borderlands 3's Unused Box Art Puts Its Foot in Its Mouth
One foot in the grave
Borderlands 3’s box art is brilliant, but what if it followed the format of previous instalments? You may recall that the first game in the series showed a bandit with a finger pistol pointing at his head; the second entry than expanded on this idea with two finger pistols. Well, developer Gearbox did try to keep the theme...
News That Borderlands 3 Reveal Was Just a Snazzy New Trailer
It's pretty good, though
If you were expecting that live Borderlands 3 event to amount to something substantial, you've probably been let down somewhat. After a fair amount of build-up to today's "celebration of togetherness", it turns out Gearbox got us all excited about a two-minute trailer. In fairness, it's a pretty decent one. The musical...
News Borderlands 3's Claptrap Emulates David Attenborough in New Trailer Series
We have talked about this Steve
Does Claptrap want to be the next David Attenborough? He's making a great case for it in this latest Borderlands 3 trailer, which attempts to focus on the wildlife we'll encounter on planet Pandora. With a camerabandit on hand, the face of the franchise tries its best to film the sort of creatures you'll come across...
June2019
E3 2019 Borderlands 3 Gunplay Is Supposed to Be Massively Improved
Lock and load
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a solid package on PlayStation 4, but it's difficult to deny just how dated the moment to moment gunplay feels. There's a distinct lack of impact to most of the weapons, and the visual feedback is pretty poor by today's standards, even if damage numbers are flying all over the screen. What we're...
May2019
News Borderlands 3 Main Story Will Take Players About 30 Hours
"If you beeline it"
As if it comes as any surprise, Borderlands 3 sounds like it'll last you a heck of a long time -- and that's only if you focus on the main story. The series has always had lots of meat on its bones, and the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 sequel appears to be continuing that trend. Speaking to PC Gamer, the game's creative...
News Does Borderlands 3 Have Microtransactions? Yes, But Gearbox Says They're Only Cosmetic
The developer clarifies
During yesterday's live gameplay reveal of Borderlands 3, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford rather excitedly stated that the game won't have microtransactions, but it turns out that's not entirely true. While it does seem as though you won't be able to buy your way to victory with real money (phew), you will still have the option...
News Borderlands 3 Drops a Crazy Amount of Raw Gameplay Footage
Characters, bosses, locations, guns, the lot
Wow, there's a lot of Borderlands 3 gameplay doing the rounds following the game's official gameplay reveal livestream. Above, you can find the first on-stage sequence from the aforementioned reveal, and below, we've embedded a bunch of other videos that show a range of different things. This bottom line...
Live Watch the Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Live Stream Right Here
Loot 'em up
We've had the first trailer for Borderlands 3, so now it's time to see the game in action. Apparently, there's going to be some pre-amble before the main event, but the gameplay demonstration should get started around 6pm BST / 10am PDT. Are you excited to see the sequel running and gunning? Share your thoughts on the gameplay in the...
April2019
Guide When Is the Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal?
Dates, times, and where you can watch
About a month ago, Borderlands 3 was finally announced during a live stream event from Gearbox. During this event (after all the magic tricks), it was also announced that gameplay footage would come a little later, and that date is almost here. The studio will be debuting the highly anticipated sequel in action,...
News You Can Earn In-Game Loot Ahead of Launch with Borderlands 3 Twitch Extension
Gameplay debut tomorrow
The Borderlands series is all about finding bigger and better loot, and it's clear the upcoming sequel will be no different. Borderlands 3 is getting its gameplay debut tomorrow as Gearbox shows off the game in action for the first time. However, there will be more to see and do over on Twitch than just that. According to...
News Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Dated for 1st May
Put a bullet in your calendar
Gearbox is promising a big Borderlands 3 gameplay stream early next month, on the 1st May. You'll be able to watch the stream on the official Borderlands Twitch channel, but we'll be sure to embed it here on Push Square too. Apparently, there'll be a 30-minute pre-show before the gameplay reveal, so we could be getting...
