2009
Borderlands
Main series
The original co-operative shooter-RPG sends Vault Hunters into Pandora in search of legendary alien treasure.
Games archive
Borderlands
More save slots. Same corrupted memory card.
Franchise archiveOriginal release order
A wider series archive alongside the personal favourites on the Games timeline, covering standalone games, spin-offs and major reissues.
Recovered timeline
Standalone games and spin-offs, ordered by their first release.
2012
Borderlands 2
Main series
A new team of Vault Hunters takes on Handsome Jack in the second main shooter-looter adventure.
2012
Borderlands Legends
Spin-offHistorical release
An iOS spin-off designed specifically to bring a new Borderlands action experience to mobile devices.
2014
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Main series
Set between the first two games, this adventure takes the fight to Pandora's moon and explores Handsome Jack's rise.
2014–2015
Tales from the Borderlands
Spin-off
Telltale's five-part, choice-driven adventure follows Rhys and Fiona through the Borderlands universe.
2019
Borderlands 3
Main series
Four new Vault Hunters pursue the Calypso Twins across worlds beyond Pandora.
2021
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure
Spin-off
A standalone version of Tiny Tina's fantasy adventure, originally an expansion for Borderlands 2.
2022
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Spin-off
A fantasy shooter-looter mixes guns, spells and a custom multiclass hero inside Tiny Tina's tabletop world.
2022
New Tales from the Borderlands
Spin-off
A standalone narrative adventure follows Anu, Octavio and Fran through a new set of player-driven decisions.
Sources
2025
Borderlands 4
Main series
The fourth numbered looter-shooter takes new Vault Hunters to Kairos, a planet ruled by the Timekeeper.
Reissues & collections
Familiar files, rebuilt or collected for another run: remakes, remasters, adaptations and collections.
2015
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
Collection
A collection of Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel with their included add-on content and enhanced console features.
2018
Borderlands 2 VR
VR adaptation
A virtual-reality adaptation of Borderlands 2 rebuilds its action for a single-player VR experience.
2019
Borderlands: Game of the Year Enhanced
Remaster
An enhanced edition of the original game adds visual upgrades, quality-of-life improvements and its four add-on packs.
2020
Borderlands Legendary Collection
Collection
This three-game collection combines the enhanced original, Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel.
2023
Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box
Collection
Six games bundle the original trilogy, The Pre-Sequel and both Tales adventures with their included DLC.
Signals ahead
Announced projects and limited tests sit apart from the released-game timeline. Dates may change.
2026
Borderlands Mobile
Spin-offLimited playtest
A mobile project developed by NaturalMotion with Gearbox guidance. Its 2026 limited playtest is scheduled to end on 23 October; this is a test entry, not a general release.
From the original save file
The personal notes and classifications carried over from the Games timeline.
2012
Borderlands 2
Loot shooterFranchise obsessionLabotomiser
The formula hit full voltage: chaos, colour, builds, jokes, and weapons everywhere.
2019
Borderlands 3
Loot shooterTechnical glow-upAltered
Not as sharp as Borderlands 2, but louder, smoother, prettier, and absolutely still fun.
Archive notes
- The archive includes standalone adventures, narrative spin-offs and major reissues. Routine DLC, cosmetic editions and promotional minigames are outside this list.
- Borderlands Legends is a historical iOS release; current availability has not been confirmed. Borderlands Mobile is listed separately as a limited playtest.