Summary
For a limited time,Steamusers have the chance to claimBorderlands 2for free, but right now the game has “Overwhelmingly Negative” reviews on the platform.Steamusers get new free games to claim on a semi-regular basis, but most of the time the games are smaller indie titles. It’s rare for Steam users to get big-budget releases for free, but that’s exactly what’s happening right now.
From now until June 8,Borderlands 2is free to keep on Steam. Originally released in 2012,Borderlands 2is a critically-acclaimed looter-shooter that many hailed as the best that the series has had to offer so far.Borderlands 2features an expansive campaign, 4-player co-op, and a dizzying amount of content, especially for those that spring for its DLC. DespiteBorderlands 2’s critical acclaim, the game is currently stuck with an “Overwhelmingly Negative” Recent Reviews rating.
That’s because theBorderlandsgames have been review bombed, with fans upset over the titles' EULA. Specifically, people are upset that Take-Two can collect their information and that it reserves the right to ban people who use “unauthorized means” to “interfere with” other players' ability to play the game as intended. Looking through the negative Steam reviews, some have gone as far as to accuse theBorderlandsgames of being “spyware,” while others are concerned that the wording in the EULA will cause anyone using mods to get banned. It’s highly unlikely that anything nefarious will come from the EULA, but if you are someone that is concerned about it, you might want to pass on gettingBorderlands 2for free.
Borderlands 2 is Free on Steam Until June 8
Those that do decide to downloadBorderlands 2for free through Steam may want to take advantage of thenew SHIFT code released by Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford. After redeeming the code96XTT-STHJJ-JJTTT-TBJT3-CBTZX, players can unlock three golden keys for use inBorderlands,The Pre-Sequel,Borderlands 2,Borderlands 3, andTiny Tina’s Wonderlands. The keys can be used to get free loot across theBorderlandsfranchise games. The code expires June 12 at 10am CT, so those interested need to act fast.
In the meantime, those upset about Take-Two’s EULA will likely have to avoid the upcomingBorderlands 4as well.Borderlands 4is launching on September 12 across PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X.It will feature brand-new Vault Huntersand plenty of new locations and characters, but there will also likely be some familiar faces as well. Time will tell if the new game ends up as revered asBorderlands 2among the franchise’s community, but it will be interesting to see what happens.
