Borderlands 2

Cheapest right now: $7.25 USD at Fanatical (79% off). 8 stores compared, checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Genres: Action, RPG

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

Metacritic score: 89/100

Steam Deck: Playable. Valve rates it as working on Steam Deck, but it may need some extra effort to set up or to use.

Current prices for Borderlands 2 (USD)
StorePriceDiscount
Fanatical$7.2579%
Steam$19.99—
Humble Store$19.99—
Gamesplanet$30.3710%
GameBillet$32.045%
GamersGate$33.75—
GreenManGaming$33.75—
IndieGala$33.75—

Is it a good deal right now?

$7.25 USD at Fanatical is 79% off, a deep discount. We have no record low for Borderlands 2 to compare it with. The regular price is $33.75, so $7.25 saves $26.50. The next cheapest store is Steam at $19.99, $12.74 more.

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System requirements

Windows

Minimum

  • OS: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista)
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB free
  • Video Memory: 256 MB
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • 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)

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)

macOS

Minimum

  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
  • Video Memory: 256 MB
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800/ Intel HD 3000
  • Additional: Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
  • NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
  • NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for Borderlands 2: ATI RADEON HD 2400, NVIDIA 8600m, NVIDIA 9400m, 9600m, Intel Integrated GMA 950, Intel Integrated x3100 NOTICE: The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

Recommended

  • OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Processor: 2.2GHz Intel Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Video Memory: 512 MB
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 5750 / NVidia Geforce 650M / Intel HD 4000

Linux

Minimum

  • Operating System: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
  • CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, AMD Phenom II X4
  • CPU Speed: 2.4GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
  • Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 260
  • Video Memory (VRam): 1GB
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Borderlands 2. Visit the Borderlands 2 community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Borderlands 2 Linux and future AAA Linux releases!
  • NOTICE: Intel Integrated video chipsets and ATI chipsets are currently unsupported for Borderlands 2 Linux.
  • NOTICE: The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
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As listed on the game's Steam page.

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