Borderlands 3 Shift Codes - Borderlands 3 Guide - IGN (2024)

This page is part of IGN's Borderlands 3 Wiki guide and contains an updated list of all known permanent and new Borderlands 3 Shift Codes for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. These codes can be used to obtain unique rewards like Golden Keys and unlock special Legendary Weapons and other loot.

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• What are Shift Codes and Golden Keys
• How to Redeem Shift Codes for Borderlands 3
• How to Get and Use Golden Keys in Borderlands 3
• Where to Find SHiFT Codes and Golden Key Sources
• How to Earn Points Quickly via VIP Insider
• List of VIP Codes
• How to Use Points to Redeem Skins, Guns, and more
• Pre-Order Bonus Golden Keys

What are Shift Codes and Golden Keys

Borderlands 3 Shift Codes and Golden Keys are announced regularly through different sources. All the latest are compiled below and include the amount of Golden Keys rewarded, the dates they are added, and when they will expire. Shift Codes and VIP Codes can also unlock special cosmetics and other items not found anywhere else, so be sure to check back regularly for new Shift Codes.

All New Borderlands 3 SHiFT Codes - Updated October 2021

All Shift codes listed below that are bolded and marked with an asterisk are new.

How to Redeem Shift Codes for Borderlands 3

SHiFT is Gearbox Software's free fan reward program which sends subscribers SHiFT codes to redeem within the Borderland 3 menu. It's the platform that powers all in-game promotions and rewards in Gearbox games.

• Sign up for SHiFT.
• When you sign up, you canlink your account via Steam, the Epic Store, Stadia and the PS4 and Xbox One consoles.
• Once you have created and linked your SHiFT account, you canredeem SHiFT Codes for Golden Keys.
• Head to theSHiFT Account Rewards Pageto quickly copy and paste the codes listed at the top of the page into the Code Redemption section.
• You can also do this directly in the game at any time by going to the menu and entering the Social Tab, and heading to the SHiFT section to enter the codes through the game itself.
• Be sure to select the correct platform for your code- you'll then be alerted to how many Golden Keys will be added to your account.

How to Get and Use Golden Keys in Borderlands 3

Once you have redeemed the SHiFT Codes to obtain a certain amount of Golden Keys, you will find the special Golden Chest aboard the Sanctuary 3 spaceship, which you can start doing once you leave Pandora for the first time at the end of the 4th mission.

IMPORTANT: SIMPLY REDEEMING A SHiFT CODE WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADD A GOLDEN KEY TO YOUR INVENTORY. YOU MUST CHECK YOUR MAIL IN THE SOCIAL TAB TO FIND THE MAIL WITH YOUR GOLDEN KEYS AND PRESS THE ACCEPT BUTTON UNTIL ALL AVAILABLE KEYS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO YOUR INVENTORY.

Each Golden Key has a one time use to open the Golden Chest to reward you with a random assortment of high-tier weapons and items. They will always be Uncommon rarity or above, and will always be at your current level when opening the chest.

After you use the Golden Key to collect the loot, the chest will re-seal, and you can use additional keys to keep opening the chest for more loot. Use those keys carefully! Since Golden Keys are limited, you'll want to use them when you really need a good weapon, and your current stock just isn't cutting it.

Where to Find SHiFT Codes and Golden Key Sources

Gearbox and its employees often share SHiFT codes on social media. All users can use these same codes, but after a certain time period, they will expire. These codes are independent of your character saves, so one code will work in each individual save.

• Gearbox Twitter

• Randy Pitchford's Twitter

• Gearbox Facebook Page

How to Earn Points Quickly via VIP Insider

There are 2 ways to earn points quickly.

1. You can earn points by entering codes (see below). Go to Borderlands.com > SHiFT > Redeem Codes > OR Insiders >Redeem code or click here. Then *click on the type of code you have* and enter code. Points will be added to your account.

OR

2. Go to Borderlands.com > Insiders > Activities or click here. Scroll down and under getting started and activities there are a variety of things you can do earn points. Most of them involve lining accounts or reading/interacting with Borderlands promotional content.

List of VIP Codes

Below are a variety of codes. Make sure you click on the correct code type. These codes were found on spieltipps.de

Vault Codes

Email Codes

Creator Code

How to Use Points to Redeem Skins, Guns, and more

Go to Borderlands.com > Insiders > VIP Rewards or click here. and you can already select some guns and skins. These will not be delivered until the game is released and please note that you cannot get Gold Keys for Borderlands 3 yet.

Pre-Order Bonus Golden Keys

If you pre-ordered Borderlands 3 from any retailer or source, you are eligible to earn Insider VIP rewards - including 5 Golden Keys.

To do so, you must have signed up for the Borderlands VIP account, and filled out a survey form listing where you pre-ordered the game from. If done correctly, and if you play within 14 days of the game's release on September 13th, you will earn a special weapon, skin, and 5 Gold Keys that will arrive in your mail.

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