Borderlands 3

In short: Borderlands 3 is an action game released in 2019 by Gearbox Software, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 8.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $5.26.

Mayhem awaits across new planets in the Borderlands universe.

Borderlands 3 expands the franchise to multiple planets with refined gunplay, billions of weapons, and four new Vault Hunters. The most polished shooter in the series.

Game details

• Developer: Gearbox Software
• Publisher: 2K Games
• Release year: 2019
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: action

Our review

The gunplay is the best in the series, but the story and villains can't match Handsome Jack. Billions of guns and great endgame content.

Pros

• Best gunplay in series
• Billions of guns
• Great endgame
• Multiple vault hunters

Cons

• Terrible villains
• Cringeworthy writing
• Performance issues
• Annoying characters

FAQ

Does BL3 improve on BL2?

Gunplay is significantly better but the story is weaker. Endgame content is extensive.

More about this game

• Is Borderlands 3 worth buying?
• Borderlands 3 guide
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Last updated: 01/04/2026