How many people are playing Borderlands 2 right now?

2,877 people are playing Borderlands 2 on Steam right now, making it the 304th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,877 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Borderlands 2's all-time peak player count?

Borderlands 2's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 124,803, reached in September 2012.

Is Borderlands 2 good? What do Steam reviews say?

89% of 210,780 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Borderlands 2 cost on Steam?

Borderlands 2 costs $1.99 on Steam (US), 90% off right now.

Does Borderlands 2 work on Steam Deck?

Borderlands 2 is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Borderlands 2

by Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · published by 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) · Released Sep 18, 2012

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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Players now

#304

2,877

▲ 16.8%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

89% positive

Very Positive210,780 reviews

Owners (est.)10M–20M

24h peak

2,877

Highest seen124,803

Sep 201214.2 years ago

Price on Steam

$1.99 −90%

$19.99Lowest ever $1.99 Nov 2026

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Players +16.8% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 19:18 UTC · tracking since 2012-09-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

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Where to buy

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Editions and bundles on Steam

Borderlands 2Edition
−90% $19.99 $1.99
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Borderlands 2 Game of the YearEdition
$39.99
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Bundles with this game (5), biggest discount first

Legendary CollectionBundle
−90% $102.54 $9.86
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Legends of PandoraBundle
−86% $145.66 $20.25
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Mayhem & Chaos EditionBundle
−84% $129.76 $20.25
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Borderlands Collection: Pandora's BoxBundle
−77% $158.00 $36.54
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Mayhem BundleBundle
−74% $156.56 $39.98
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Reviews

89% positive of 210,780 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Launcher interaction issues
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Native resolution not default
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Aug 4, 2022, 10:23 PM UTC
Build 9218157the current build when we started tracking12.3 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Nov 2, 2026
A message to the entire Borderlands community
THANK YOUIt’s hard to believe it’s been just more than 12 months since Borderlands 4 launched and you all first set foot on Kairos. Everything we create has you at its core. You are why we fight. We know how passionate you are about Borderlands, and it’s been …
Nov 2, 2026
Save big with the Borderlands Franchise Sale
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4067475/1d23ed6a59a3f2549d53d939c134063a44c38eed.jpgCalling all you badass Vault Hunters: it's time to make some mayhem and save big with the Borderlands Franchise Sale running now until November 16.* Experience hundr…
Oct 1, 2026
Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4128336/66a2bcaddd03b0f7481eaf24a784f4e18d4652b7.jpgAs the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, that familiar feeling returns: the golden hour after school or work, rushing home to drop your bag, power up …
Sep 10, 2026
Borderlands 4 Free Play Weekend and anniversary sales happening now!
Now's the time to team up with new and veteran Vault Hunters alike for a badass blitz of looter shooter action during the Borderlands 4 Free Play Weekend* and first anniversary sale**, live now!You and your combat-ready compatriots will be able to battle every…
Jul 20, 2026
Introducing the Borderlands: Dead ECHOs narrative podcast
Ever wonder what happens to all those ECHO logs that don't end up in Vault Hunters' hands? Find out in Borderlands: Dead ECHOs, Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast, a darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. In the crazy, cruel badl…
Jun 25, 2026
Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam
The 2K Summer Sale is officially live on Steam, and it’s the perfect excuse to find your next great escape. Summer is about having the time to truly immerse yourself, dive deep into a world, and remember exactly why you fell in love with gaming in the first pl…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 89% on 2026-11-01 → 89% today (210,780 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale −90%$1.99 (was $19.99)
Nov 1, 2026Price$19.99

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DLC

3 items on Steam, newest first.

Borderlands 2: Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary
$4.94−67%43% positive
Borderlands 2: Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2
$4.9970% positive
Borderlands 2 Season Pass
$2.99−90%36% positive

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Trading cards

6 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.53, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $3.89.

Cheapest badges

SALVADOR$0.08

HANDSOME JACK$0.08

ZERO (Trading Card)$0.09

AXTON (Trading Card)$0.09

Foil cards (4)

Prices checked 2026-11-01, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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Borderlands 2 player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Borderlands 2 right now?: 2,877 people are playing Borderlands 2 on Steam right now, making it the 304th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,877 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Borderlands 2's all-time peak player count?: Borderlands 2's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 124,803, reached in September 2012.
Is Borderlands 2 good? What do Steam reviews say?: 89% of 210,780 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Borderlands 2 cost on Steam?: Borderlands 2 costs $1.99 on Steam (US), 90% off right now.
Does Borderlands 2 work on Steam Deck?: Borderlands 2 is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.