Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel overview

Overview

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel comes from 2K Australia, Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux) and is published by 2K, Aspyr (Linux). It arrived on Steam on Oct 13, 2014, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, and Remote Play on TV. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 261 players at 6 October 2026 - 05:20:57 UTC, with a tracked peak near 67,244. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 79% positive across 42,987 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is available in 8 languages including:

11 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, bbfc, usk, and oflc

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel has sold up to 4,092,283 units and has 32,802 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $109,232,818. On Twitch, 2 streamers are live with around 22 total watchers.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel overview details

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box This title is included in Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box! About the Game LAUNCH INTO THE BORDERLANDS UNIVERSE AND SHOOT ‘N’ LOOT YOUR WAY THROUGH A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE THAT ROCKETS YOU ONTO PANDORA’S MOON IN BORDERLANDS: THE PRE-SEQUEL! Discover the story behind Borderlands 2 villain, Handsome Jack, and his rise to power. Taking place between the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2, the Pre-Sequel gives you a whole lotta new gameplay featuring the genre blending fusion of shooter and RPG mechanics that players have come to love. Float through the air with each low gravity jump while taking enemies down from above using new ice and laser weapons. Catch-a-ride and explore the lunar landscape with new vehicles allowing for more levels of destructive mayhem. Features BRING MAYHEM TO THE MOON Feel the moon’s low gravity with every jump and stomp. Cause mayhem with new weapons equipped with ice and laser capabilities! New enemies offer a space-based twist! THE RISE OF HANDSOME JACK Witness Handsome Jack’s rise to power. Dive deep into the origins of iconic Borderlands villains. Turn the tables and experience Handsome Jack’s side of the story. A NEW CLASS OF ANTIHEROES Play as one of four new character classes, including Wilhelm the Enforcer, Nisha the Lawbringer, and Athena the Gladiator. Play as a combat-ready Claptrap prototype for the first-time! Experience the gray morality of working alongside Handsome Jack.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is listed as a game with $3.99 (90% off from $39.99). It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, and Remote Play on TV, and is associated with Action and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 261 players at 6 October 2026 - 05:20:57 UTC, a tracked peak of 67,244, and 79% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Looter ShooterCo-opFPSActionComedyLootRPGOpen WorldMultiplayerShooterFunnyOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonSpaceAdventure

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