Borderlands is 75% off on Steam this weekend

by Alexander Sliwinski on Aug 25th 2011 5:40PM

Gearbox's shoot and loot RPG, Borderlands, is 75 percent off on Steam this weekend. That means you can grab the original game for $4.99, or the "Game of the Year" edition for $7.49. Each of the game's four DLC packs are discounted to $2.49, with the four-pack bundle costing $7.49.

Want to buy Borderlands and go questing with a few friends? A four pack of the GOTY edition is only $22.49. That's cheaper than a night at the movies. Heck, that might be cheaper than popcorn at the movies now.

If you pace yourself, you'll be finished with all that Borderlands content by the time Borderlands 2 rolls around sometime after March next year.

Source: Steam

Tags: 2k-Games, Borderlands, Borderlands Game of the Year Edition, gearbox, gearbox-software, pc

Reader Comments (45)

Steam, you just made my weekend.

@CaptainProtonX Deal like this are the reason I want to get back to PC gaming, I just greatly prefer playing on my t.v. and couch.

@The angry pro consumer gaming ga

About 3 months ago I started getting back into PC Gaming 100% because of Steam deals. I have spent less than $50 and have a backlog of incredible games (DA:Origins, New Vegas, and some classics I missed) that will last me through the end of the year.

@The angry pro consumer gaming ga Build a gaming HTPC and play PC games on your couch :)

I keep wanting to buy that so bad and it has been on super sale so many times but the DRM keeps pushing me away ~.~

And what confounds me more than anything else is how the DRM is so arbitrarily spread out in the DLC. Some doesn't seem to have any while other DLC does ..... oh well Guess I have a few days to mull it over, again.

@Scuffles

I didn't have too many problems with the DRM. Basically all I had to do was copy and paste the registration key and put it in whenever I loaded into two of the DLCs for the first time (Zombies and Moxxi). It wasn't really much hassle. And for $7.49 you really can't beat it. After you register the DLC you need to register it's all smooth sailing.

If those are the only worries you have, just go ahead and buy it. The game is a blast.

@Scuffles Don't listen to the usual suspects who complain about any and all DRM. Most/all games have DRM that if it wasn't for the whiners no one would ever notice or have any trouble with at all. A lot of the complaints and worries are based on third or fourth hand information and scaremongering, originating from *those* websites where people feel insulted they have to pay for games at all while using any excuse they can latch on to so say 'well, I'm just going to pirate it then'.

I've bought many games that allegedly had 'bad' DRM (not talking Ubisoft net connection required crap here) and have never had a single problem. Most problems are caused by old machines, machines not kept up to date or riddled with hosts of other problems. A well maintained PC rarely has problems these days.

@Scuffles

There are two .exe files in the program folder for the first two dlcs. All you need to do is open both programs and enter in the key for each DLC before you start, and the DRM never interferes with your game again.

I'd rather no DRM, but it is fairly painless.

@Dick Socrates ikr. Because if you never had a problem then the problem must not exist.

If you have not played this game and enjoy shooters/loot/rpg-elements, seriously buy this now. This is a SMOKING deal. I just started playing the goty edition on ps3 like two weeks ago and have been enjoying it immensely. And with Borderlands 2 coming out next year now would be a great time to play the first one!

I've been waiting for an unbeatable deal, and it looks like I found it. I wouldn't have seen it if I didn't decide to head back and play Super Meat Boy, Steam let me know about this when I was done :)

I've avoided Borderlands long enough. This better be good.

@Rain I'd also avoided Borderlands until recently (Steam Summer Camp Sale, same price). Go into it with "Duke Nukem Forever" Gearbox in mind and you *may* not be disappointed. I was expecting ... more. Perhaps the constant reminders of (the perfect) Fallout 3 threw me off. Pretty, lots of guns, but a very weak story and single-player experience that bored me quickly. Still hard to regret at $8, though.

@Rain
Same! Which bits do I buy to get the lot? :D

@Rain I picked it up only recently. It's crack!

@OAKside

Find someone to play with in co-op and the game gets a LOT better.

Dang, I really wish the Mac version were on Steam.

@James Likeness I'm in the same boat. Dammit.

@James Likeness

OnLive has GOTY for $5 today, and that'll work on a Mac. Granted you need a fast internet connection...

Anyone who hasn't gotten Borderlands by now should be slapped. Well unless they buy it right now, then they're redeemed! It is a great game though. Could use some more character customization, but other than that, amazing. Also, on the PC, moving gear between characters is a hassle. No common stash or anything. The art style and everything is done very well. Too bad there's no demo. Seriously though, endless gaming hours. Tons of content, very well designed. Definitely one of the top games of all time, if you're into shooters, and Diablo-like RPG skills and loot hunting.

@Dizazter

Some people didn't buy it yet BECAUSE of details like this. So, it was a strategic move from the beginning.

Laziness happens too.

@CaptainProtonX

Yeah I know man, I was just teasin. But still get it now, if you don't have it already. Seriously. I won't ask twice.

wasnt this sale also a month or two ago?

hmm, deja vu

@shadowhowl1900

It's like the 4th time Steam has recycled this same Borderlands sale. This is where the sales live, get you one!

@shadowhowl1900

Take the hint. The constant sales are trying to tell you something. :)

Steam is where cheap games live. Get you one!

I finished it on 360, I might grab it again for Steam.

But I don't play multiplayer, so I'm on the fence.

This exact deal happened during their summer camp sale.

@Marshillboy actually, i didnt pick up borderlands during the summer sale because the sale then was only for the standard game, for ten bucks, then the dlc was 2.50 each.

The GOTY edition for 7.50 is a much better deal.

@Marshillboy

Yeah, this deal's been posted a few times now. I bought it for the same price back around when Portal 2 came out.

Doesn't stop it from being a stellar deal.

people, buy this game.

I bought this Day 1, played it with my buddy like half way through, then just gave up on it. In fact, me and my co-worker have been talking about it a lot lately, and it'll be a good compliment to WoW. Thanks for being my best friend ever, Steam.

CATCH A RIIIIIIIIIIIDE

Borderlands just got 75% cooler. Awwwwww YEAH

Gearbox's attempts to sideline RAGE before it comes out are pretty interesting.

do u need gamespy id to play online even if u bought from steam?? actually i like borderlands but somehow it makes me feel dizzy just after a few minutes playing. mayb due to the artstyle. im kinda allergic to bright colourful environment. had no problems with fallout 3.

@noodless

Yes you still need a GameSpy ID, but it's not too intrusive with the logins. The art style is bright, but it works. It's mostly just cel-shaded and in desert environments which makes it seem brighter than it is.

If anyone is on the fence, BUY IT! I've done 3 playthroughs and can still keep going for more. Can't wait for Borderlands 2.

Got it about a month ago on Steam for this price. I already had the PS3 version, but I think they're still charging like $9.99 each for the DLC.

Kinda off topic, but how much does it cost to go to the movies in the US?
Here in Mexico is as low as 1.15 dollars (even premieres) .

@eNriqeu $8-12 varying by size of city, but add an additional $3-5 for RealD 3D, more for IMAX. Saw Tron Legacy at IMAX, 2 tix plus snacks cost almost $50.

It was on sale back in may(?) as well, at the same price. That's when I bought it.

$5 for a game I'll get bored of after 3 minutes is still way too much.

This is also on sale TODAY (Friday) Only for $5, And it includes all the DLC in your $5 purchase.

On-Live has it on sale for $5 today (Friday) only. And that includes the DLC,

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