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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Gearbox Software · 2K AustraliaReleased October 13, 2014
ActionRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerComedyFunny
GameValio recommendation68Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Well received (31,833 reviews)
  • Great value
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
68out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 68 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

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 2 days ago$1.70$39.99−96%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$1.84+$0.14−95%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 17 hours ago$3.60+$1.90−91%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 17 hours ago$3.79+$2.09−91%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set yesterday$4.00+$2.30−90%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 15 days ago$39.99+$38.29Buy

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.

Value71/100
  • $1.70: very accessible price
  • 96% off: deep discount

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

Price history
Now $1.70Lowest recorded $0.98Full price $39.99
Quality77/100
  • 79% positive (31,833 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 31,833 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 79% · Mostly PositivePositive 25kNegative 7k
Popularity36/100
  • Players up 13% in recent days
  • 230 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 31,833 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 300Peak in period 584

Game details

Developers
Gearbox Software, 2K Australia, Aspyr (Linux)
Publishers
2K, Aspyr (Linux)
Release date
October 13, 2014
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
63
Steam recs
32,824
Official website
borderlandsthegame.com
Supported languages
8 languages, 6 with full audioSee the list

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

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +6See the list

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

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8
Processor
2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Memory
2048 MB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
20 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0 c Compliant

Downloadable content 2

Shock Drop Slaughter Pit DLC · Steam$4.99BuyDetails
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Season Pass DLC · GAMIVO$3.09−89%BuyDetails

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Frequently asked questions

Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel cheapest?

The best current deal for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is on Gamivo for $1.70.

That's a 96% discount.

What type of game is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is categorized as: Action, RPG.

What platforms is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel available on?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel released?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel was released on October 13, 2014.

How many people are playing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

According to recent data, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel has approximately 300 concurrent players 9 hours ago.

Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on sale right now?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is currently 96% off on Gamivo for $1.70.

Who made Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Developed by: Gearbox Software, 2K Australia, Aspyr (Linux)

Published by: 2K, Aspyr (Linux)

What are the best deals for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $1.70 (-96%)
  • Kinguin: $1.84 (-95%)
  • GreenManGaming: $3.60 (-91%)
  • Loaded: $3.79 (-91%)
  • GamersGate: $4.00 (-90%)
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