Alright, so there’s this wild thing going on with Gearbox. They’re pulling a classic move and throwing Golden Keys at Borderlands fans. It’s one of those promotions you almost miss because, well, life, but here we are in August 2025, and it’s raining freebies if you’re paying attention—or like, glued to Twitter.
Okay, quick detour—there’s a pic somewhere of this. Keys glimmering like treasure in a pirate’s chest. (Or maybe I imagined that?). Anyway, these keys are scattered across five different Borderlands games. Golden, shiny, digital loot.
Gearbox’s Shift platform, that thing they whipped up before Borderlands 2 hit the scene? Still kicking. They’re running this promo for a chance to nab three Golden Keys. And don’t worry, I’m not checking Twitter every second, but Randy Pitchford, Gearbox’s top guy, unleashed this nugget of info. The code is a jumble of letters and numbers—SFX3T-JSSJ3-3BBTT-J3BJ3-9XWXJ—sounds almost like a robot’s name, right? Pitchford says, “Go grab it!” but only until next Thursday, August 14th. Better not snooze on this one.
Now, here’s the rundown on where you can cash in: PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic. Some classics, some new kids. It’s a chaotic buffet of platforms.
Tangent time: So, Golden Keys are this mythical loot currency, right? (That I can never get enough of.) You redeem ’em on platforms you’ve got only—or not, because Gearbox is oddly generous this time. It’s like buying tickets for a concert when you don’t even know the band. When you finally get around to playing, boom, keys waiting for you. Sweet deal if you ask me.
Look, I’m a sucker for these keys, probably because they’re like opening birthday presents—but digital, and no wrapping paper mess. Though word on the street (or internet) is some folks are hitting snags redeeming the code. Bugs, maybe? Who knows.
Just remember, once you devour this promo, your keys will be hiding out in your inventory, ready to unlock goodness whenever you need. Each title has its own stash spot for these treasures—inventories, mailboxes, etc. And with this kind of chaos, who knows how Borderlands 4 will handle ’em?
Oh! And in case numbers are your thing—yeah, you can redeem this up to 19 times across different combinations, if you’re a dedicated treasure hunter. But heads up, there’s this murmuring about some platforms not liking the game edition combos. So, good luck juggling!
But seriously, tech issues aside, just jump in, grab what you can, and let’s see what kind of loot mess you make. Happy treasure hunting, ya Borderlands enthusiasts!