It’s nearing two years since Gearbox Entertainment releasedBorderlands 3, with the looter shooter receiving four major DLC expansions and a diverse range of additional content. Gearbox has now moved on to the development ofTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, leaving a space between the end of newBorderlands 3content and the start of something new. That leaves plenty of time for fans to revisitBorderlands 2, which Gearbox is encouraging with a new code for 5 freeBorderlands 2golden keys.
In a tweet shared via the officialBorderlandsTwitter account, Gearbox dropped a new SHiFT key for players to use to redeem 5 golden keys forBorderlands 2. The code for redemption is “5JKT3-6XB5H-3J6B9-BJJ3T-SW9KK” and it can be redeemed via theofficial SHiFT Gearbox website. For new users, an account is required in order to connect players' SHiFT account to their game, so that the golden keys can be delivered via in-game mail. The new SHiFT code will expire on August 23.
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For those unfamiliar with the golden key system in theBorderlandsfranchise, they’re basically opportunities to open an in-game loot box that rewards gear. Loot is typically purple or magenta rarity, so the keys can be quite rewarding. The loot is scaled to the level of the players, so they’re best used when a player hits max level or if a player is desperate for an upgrade. Once a key is used, it’s consumed, making these rare offerings high in demand.
TheBorderlandsTwitter account typically shares new codes for golden keys every week on Friday. Last week, the account shared a codeBorderlands Game of the Yeargolden keys. The week before thatGearbox boss Randy Pitchfordshared a code forBorderlands 3keys. Then the week before that the key was forBorderlands: The Pre-Sequelgolden keys. The account rotates through all of theBorderlandsgames now thatBorderlands 3active development has come to an end.
While Gearbox has gone to great lengths to say that its upcoming gameTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsisn’t aBorderlandsgame, don’t be surprised to see golden keys return for its release. Gearbox uses golden keys to maintain engagement through its social media channels, like keeping Randy Pitchford’s Twitter followers from leaving because of his magic tricks.
All in all, Gearbox’s weekly golden key deliveries make for a great excuse to revisit classicBorderlandsgames likeBorderlands 2. Players can jump into an old save with a character that hasn’t reached max level, gear them out with golden key chest loot, play until they get bored, and then wait for more golden keys. There’s a long waituntilTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsarrives, after all.
Borderlands 2is available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
