Platforms
- PCSep 13, 20198.1playscore8.037 Critics8.566.3K Players
- PlayStation 5Nov 12, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.128.7K Players
- Xbox Series X|SNov 10, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.05.01K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 13, 20198.4playscore8.139 Critics9.012.1K Players
- Xbox OneSep 13, 20198.0playscore8.138 Critics7.98.10K Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 06, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
89 critic reviews · 50 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- All in all, Borderlands 3 still delivers a looter-shooter from the studio that invented looting-shooting in the first place, and anyone hungry for frenetic combat and tons of guns will find plenty to love here. It may not have the same pull as Borderlands 2, but coming in second to one of the best that’s ever been is still a great place to be.
Konstantin Koteski · Dec 28, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Whenever anyone asked how Borderlands 3 was running on Nintendo Switch, my response was “about as good as you expect.” That was quite early on. My response now would be “get ready to take breaks,” not because you’ll need to take a break from the game, but the sudden pauses will make you take a break, and they get worse the further you go.
Aaron Price · Nov 03, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Though the Switch may not be as powerful as some of its counterparts, Gearbox Software still managed to do a phenomenal job taking so much content and condensing it into one neatly tied package without taking a major loss in performance.
Greg Peterson · Oct 20, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Though many doubted how well Borderlands 3 would work on the Switch, we’re pleased to report that this is a well-built port that effectively squeezes down almost the entirety of Borderlands 3 onto Nintendo’s handheld. The deep loot system, stable performance, goofy tone, snappy gunplay, and enormous amount of content all come together to make this one an easy recommendation, though those who prefer multiplayer may be disappointed at the diminished options here. Gearbox rightly deserves praise for the work the team put in here to make this happen; Borderlands 3 on the Switch is well worth your time.
Mitch Vogel · Oct 14, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Borderlands 3 shines better than ever. Playing at 60fps with up to 4K resolution really makes a world of difference; Borderlands 3 has never been more of a pleasure to shoot your way through. So, if you’ve not yet picked it up or it’s been sitting in your pile of shame and you’ve been lucky enough to grab a next-gen console, seriously consider paying it some attention.
Kim Snaith · Jan 05, 2021 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Borderlands 3 is a no-brainer for those who already own the game to experience what the PlayStation 5 is capable of. The Resolution Mode visually adds so much more and the Performance Mode gives players a chance to try out the 120hz mode on a compatible display.
Cory Wells · Dec 01, 2020 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The main story mode with a single character will take in excess of 30 hours, but with side quests and (for me anyway) deciding which guns to keep in your backpack, this increases the play time dramatically. So, even from that point of view, it is money well spent. But throw in the fact that there are four characters each with varying abilities to get the hang of, the online component and the other game modes, then you have a game with some serious replayability.
William Thompson · Nov 12, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Gearbox is at their best when they’re engineering the act of shooting something. If their game would just shut up and let the gleeful gunplay speak for itself, Borderlands would go a lot further. Instead, the gunplay is clogged up with meaningless loot, smugly unfunny jokes, and lots of using the same ol’ gun while waiting for the parsimonious skill point drip to finally drop. Where’s the glee in all that?
Tom Chick · Nov 01, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall, Borderlands 3 was a win. Sure, it highlighted some tedious characters and glossed over the true superstars of the franchise. Yes, the jokes didn’t quite hit the mark but this game plays so fast and fun that once you really get into it you don’t give a rat’s fart in space whether the NPCs are grade A comedians. The gunplay, game mechanics and graphics only get smoother and more buttery with each installment. Borderlands 3 is available to play now and I recommend that you do.
D.D. Crowley · Oct 05, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - I really want to like Borderlands 3. I know I will eventually, at least I hope so. As it stands right now, the game is a hard pill to swallow. It has the makings of a great loot driven game, but it’s missing a few key ingredients to make it a great first play through to level up. If they can fix the loot drops, have the performance not fall over dead in areas, and maybe clean up a few bugs, it will be a great entry in an already well done franchise. Until then, for anyone that hasn’t picked it up yet, I say wait until we get a couple of patches.
Drew Leachman · Oct 03, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review
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About the game
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At the hard edge of the galaxy lies a group of planets ruthlessly exploited by militarized corporations. Brimming with loot and violence, this is your home – the Borderlands.
Developer: Gearbox Software