For those aiming to finally open up that chest in Sanctuary and fill their inventory with more and better loot, Borderlands 3 players can hunt down and use SHiFT codes for a leg up.
Fans of any game are sure to appreciate any redeemable coupons they can find for free items, and those who play Borderlands 3 are no exception. The game regularly hosts thousands of concurrent players at a time, all of them vault-hopping and battling in search of loot. In a game in which collecting loot is one of the main objectives for play, Borderlands 3 players are understandably hungry to get their hands on even more exclusive items where they can.
Here’s what Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes are, why players should keep an eye out for them, and how to redeem such a code once it has been found.
SHiFT codes in Borderlands 3 allow players to unlock a variety of cool new items, either in the form of golden keys or in-game cosmetics.
Gearbox Software, the developer of the Borderlands series and several other prominent titles, created the SHiFT community tool to benefit players in a number of ways. First, players can share their stories and connect with other Borderlands fans on a dedicated community forum. Then there’s the ability to get early access to upcoming beta periods hosted by Gearbox for its games. Finally, there’s the bonus loot that comes from much-desired and sought-after SHiFT codes.
SHiFT codes grant two main exclusive rewards in Borderlands 3: golden keys and cosmetic items.
Golden keys are one of the most prized rewards in all of the game. They unlock the golden chest in Sanctuary, which is filled with a collection of gear that matches up with the player’s in-game level. Often, the loot contained within includes new and more powerful weapons to use in combat. The other type of reward is cosmetic items, typically taken from past community events. Cosmetics include hunter heads and skins that players can equip in the game’s quick change window.
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Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes tend to expire quickly, so players should know where to find them and how to redeem them in exchange for loot before time runs out.
Those looking for free Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes should keep an eye on the official Gearbox and Borderlands social media accounts, should be ready to use the official Gearbox Software or Borderlands websites to redeem those codes.
Most SHiFT codes are given out across a few different social media accounts, all of which players should be sure to bookmark. These include the official Borderlands X account, the Gearbox X account, and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford’s own personal X account. There’s no set schedule for when these SHiFT codes might come out, but they may become more frequent around Borderlands 3 community events.
The easiest and most reliable way to redeem codes is directly through the Gearbox website, though there’s also the option to do it in game or through the Borderlands 3 website. Players need to make a free Gearbox SHiFT account if they don’t already have one. They then must click on the rewards tab on the left and enter their SHiFT code under “Code Redemption” in order to redeem it. The screen will show any and all games the code applies to, including Borderlands 3, allowing the player choose which option is correct. Finally, if the code is not already expired, the website will send the reward earned to the player’s game inbox.
Most Borderlands 3 SHiFT codes expire quickly, but some codes have been permanently unlocked for players to make use of and redeem in exchange for in-game goods.
A small number of shift codes with golden key rewards are part of the game’s collector’s edition, meaning that they’re always unlocked and open for players to use. While Borderlands 3 could change this in the future, these are the codes players can try out right now:
Borderlands 3 is a first-person shooter game with single and multiplayer modes, in which players are tasked with defeating enemies and finding new and better loot.
Debuting in 2019, the game is set on the ravaged planet Pandora and invites players into its crazy world to collect loot and defeat a cult that’s trying to take over the galactic vaults. Players can take on missions to gain experience and rewards that typically include new and improved weapons. Players can also meet new characters in the Borderlands world, travel through space to the game’s different vaults, and more.
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Borderlands 3 is available to play on a number of platforms, ranging from the PC to the Nintendo Switch or the XBox Series X|S. Players who can find working SHiFT codes have their choice of which system and platform to apply them on. Given that golden keys can only be found as SHiFT codes, it’s worth chasing those codes down to unlock the special Sanctuary vault and bask in its goodies.
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