- Steam pricePrice
- $4.99$19.99-75%
- Release
- September 17, 2012
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How co-op works
Up to four players can drop into or leave the campaign without restarting it. Each selects a distinct class and action skill, then completes story and side missions while combining builds and sorting procedurally generated guns, shields, grenades, relics, and class mods.
About this game
Borderlands 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter RPG that drops you and up to three friends onto the wild planet of Pandora to hunt vaults, shoot bandits, and collect millions of randomized guns. The game supports full four-player co-op online or split-screen, making it a true team effort rather than a competitive showdown.
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Players choose from distinct character classes, each with unique skill trees and special abilities, then blast through story missions and side quests while hoovering up loot and leveling up. The randomized weapon system means every drop feels fresh, and coordinating special abilities with your squad turns tough boss fights into explosive showcases of teamwork.
Whether you run the campaign together, tackle endgame raids, or simply roam the wastelands looking for legendary drops, Borderlands 2 thrives on constant communication and shared loot victories. The co-op scales enemy difficulty to match your party size, rewarding squads who stick together and coordinate their mayhem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in Borderlands 2?
Up to four players can play together in co-op, either online or through split-screen. The game scales enemy difficulty based on your party size, so it works whether you're playing solo or with a full squad.
Does everyone get their own loot, or do we have to share?
Loot drops are shared in Borderlands 2, meaning all players see the same items and can grab what they want. Communication and coordination help when legendary weapons drop, though friendly grabbing is part of the chaos.
Can we use different character classes and still work well together?
Absolutely. Each character class has unique skill trees and special abilities designed to complement each other. Coordinating these abilities during boss fights and tough encounters is a big part of what makes co-op fun and effective.
Do we need to stay together, or can we explore Pandora separately?
While you can technically split up, Borderlands 2 rewards squads who stick together. The game scales difficulty for co-op play, and coordinating your abilities and firepower makes encounters much more manageable and enjoyable.