Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition – The Biggest, Boldest Borderlands Yet
When Borderlands 3 first launched, it promised to bring the chaotic charm of Pandora (and beyond) to new heights — more guns, more humor, more mayhem. Years later, the Ultimate Edition bundles everything into one explosive package, giving both newcomers and veterans the complete Borderlands experience in its most polished, content-packed form.
If you’ve ever wanted to lose yourself in a universe where every gun has personality (sometimes literally), this is the edition to grab.
🎮 Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition – PC System Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (latest service pack) (Borderlands Support) | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (latest service pack) (Shacknews) |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 (Borderlands Support) | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i7-4770 (Borderlands Support) |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB RAM (Borderlands Support) | 16 GB RAM (Shacknews) |
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2 GB VRAM) (Steam Store) | AMD Radeon RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) (Borderlands Support) |
| DirectX / API | Version 11 (Newegg.com) | Version 12 (Newegg.com) |
| Storage (HDD/SSD) | 75 GB available space (Borderlands Support) | 75 GB available space (Steam Store) |
| Additional Notes | Requires 64-bit processor & OS. Deluxe content bundle included in Ultimate Edition. (Epic Games Store) | — |
A Universe of Chaos
Borderlands 3 picks up years after the events of Borderlands 2. The story follows a new group of Vault Hunters as they take on the Calypso Twins, self-absorbed cult leaders who’ve united the bandits of Pandora under their insane “Children of the Vault” movement.
You’ll explore not just Pandora, but multiple planets — each with its own distinct style, culture, and dangers. From neon-soaked cities to swampy backwaters and futuristic ruins, Borderlands 3 finally gives fans what they’ve been wanting for years: a galaxy-spanning playground of chaos.
Meet the Vault Hunters
The Ultimate Edition includes all the base content, letting you play as four unique Vault Hunters, each offering completely different playstyles:
Amara the Siren – A brawler who uses ethereal fists of energy to crush enemies.
Moze the Gunner – A soldier with her own mech, Iron Bear, that you can jump into mid-fight.
Zane the Operative – A tech-savvy assassin with gadgets galore.
FL4K the Beastmaster – A robot who commands deadly alien pets to fight at their side.
The character builds are deep, flexible, and customizable enough to make every playthrough feel new.
Guns, Glorious Guns
It wouldn’t be Borderlands without an absurd amount of loot. Borderlands 3 boasts over a billion guns, each procedurally generated with unique stats and quirks. Some guns talk back, some run on legs when thrown, and others fire hamburgers or mini-tornadoes.
The weapon variety is unmatched — not just in how they look and sound, but in how they feel. The gunplay has never been tighter, smoother, or more satisfying in the series’ history.
All DLCs Included – The Ultimate Experience
The Ultimate Edition is truly the definitive way to experience Borderlands 3. It includes:
🎮 Base Game – The full Borderlands 3 campaign.
🔥 All Four Story Expansions:
Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot
Guns, Love, and Tentacles
Bounty of Blood
Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck
🧩 Designer’s Cut & Director’s Cut – Adds new game modes, skill trees, behind-the-scenes content, and fresh missions.
🎨 Cosmetic Packs – Dozens of character and weapon skins, emotes, and extras to customize your Vault Hunter.
It’s easily over 100 hours of content, with side missions, DLC adventures, and endgame activities that keep the fun going long after the credits roll.
The Co-op and Mayhem Never End
What really makes Borderlands 3 shine is its co-op gameplay. You can jump into someone’s world at any time, and loot is now instanced — meaning no more fighting over drops. Whether you’re playing online or local split-screen, the chaos feels just as satisfying with friends.
And once you finish the story, Mayhem Mode and True Vault Hunter Mode crank the difficulty up, offering new challenges, modifiers, and rewards that keep even the most hardcore players hooked.
Visuals and Performance
On modern consoles and PCs, Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition looks stunning. The iconic cel-shaded art style has never looked sharper, and the new lighting effects give the worlds more depth and life. Explosions are vibrant, environments feel more dynamic, and character animations are smoother than ever.
The game also supports 4K and 60 FPS on next-gen systems, making firefights buttery-smooth and visually spectacular.
Final Thoughts
Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition is exactly what it claims to be — the ultimate way to play one of the most entertaining shooters ever made. It’s loud, ridiculous, heartfelt, and endlessly replayable.
Whether you’re new to the series or returning for another round of vault-hunting mayhem, this edition has it all — every planet, every expansion, every crazy weapon that Gearbox could throw in.
So, grab your favorite gun, team up with some friends, and get ready to cause beautiful, hilarious chaos all over the galaxy.
