Borderlands 2

About the game

Developer: Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Publisher: 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / Steam OS, Xbox
Controller: Full support

Modes and features

Single-playerMultiplayerCo-opAchievementsCloud savesFamily Sharing

Languages

English: yes, with voice-over

English (voice-over)French (voice-over)German (voice-over)Italian (voice-over)Japanese (voice-over)European Spanish (voice-over)KoreanTraditional Chinese

System requirements — Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP3
Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista)
Storage: 13 GB free
Video Memory: 256 MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600
Sound card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
Notes: 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)

OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7
Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 20 GB free
Video Memory: 512MB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
Sound card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
Notes: 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)

System requirements — macOS

Minimum

OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 13 GB
Video Memory: 256 MB
Graphics: 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.

System requirements — Linux / Steam OS

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
Storage: 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.

Data from the game’s Steam page.

Released: Sep 17, 2012

Action RPG

Metacritic: 89

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