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Borderlands 2 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Borderlands 2

Gearbox Software · Aspyr (Linux)Released September 17, 2012
ActionRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerComedyFunny
GameValio recommendation73Worth It

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

  • Highly rated (210,648 reviews)
  • 87 % off
  • Fair price
Why “Worth It”
73out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 73 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

6 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 16 hours ago$2.62$19.99−87%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 16 hours ago$2.82+$0.20−86%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 16 hours ago$4.99+$2.37−75%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 11 months ago$19.99+$17.37Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 9 months ago$19.99+$17.37Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$19.99+$17.37Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value68/100
  • $2.62: very accessible price
  • 87% off: deep discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $2.62Lowest recorded $1.57Full price $19.99
Quality90/100
  • 90% positive (210,648 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 210,648 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 189kNegative 21k
Popularity44/100
  • Players up 49% in recent days
  • 2,343 concurrent players: solid base
  • 210,648 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2kPeak in period 4k

Game details

Developers
Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux), Aspyr (Mac)
Publishers
2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Release date
September 17, 2012
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
75
Steam recs
215,796
Supported languages
8 languages, 6 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · German (audio) · Italian (audio) · Japanese (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio) · Korean · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7
Processor
2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Memory
2 GB
Hard Disk Space
20 GB free
Video Memory
512MB
Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
Sound
DirectX 9.0c Compatible
Other Requirements
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)

Downloadable content 14

Borderlands 2: Mechromancer Pack DLC · GAMIVO$0.97−90%BuyDetails
Borderlands 2 - Captain Scarlett and her Pirate's Booty DLC · GAMIVO$1.90−80%BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage DLC · GAMIVO$1.58−84%BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Creature Slaughterdome DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Collector's Edition Pack DLC · Green Man Gaming$4.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt DLC · Green Man Gaming$9.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Mechromancer Domination Pack DLC · Steam$0.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Commando Supremacy Pack DLC · Steam$0.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Siren Madness Pack DLC · Steam$0.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Gunzerker Madness Pack DLC · Steam$0.99BuyDetails
Borderlands 2 - Psycho Pack DLC · GAMIVO$1.78−82%BuyDetails
Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC · GAMIVO$4.25−57%BuyDetails
Borderlands 2 Ultra HD Texture Pack DLC FreeDetails
Borderlands 2: Ultimate Vault Hunters Upgrade Pack DLC · GAMIVO$1.47−96%BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is Borderlands 2 worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy Borderlands 2 cheapest?

The best current deal for Borderlands 2 is on Kinguin for $2.62.

That's a 87% discount.

What type of game is Borderlands 2?

Borderlands 2 is categorized as: Action, RPG.

What platforms is Borderlands 2 available on?

Borderlands 2 is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Borderlands 2 released?

Borderlands 2 was released on September 17, 2012.

How many people are playing Borderlands 2?

According to recent data, Borderlands 2 has approximately 2,343 concurrent players 17 hours ago.

Is Borderlands 2 on sale right now?

Borderlands 2 is currently 87% off on Kinguin for $2.62.

Who made Borderlands 2?

Developed by: Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux), Aspyr (Mac)

Published by: 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)

What are the best deals for Borderlands 2?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Borderlands 2 across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $2.62 (-87%)
  • Gamivo: $2.82 (-86%)
  • Loaded: $4.99 (-75%)
  • GreenManGaming: $19.99
  • GamersGate: $19.99
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