Borderlands games are all about chasing down rare loot, and for Borderlands 4, players can once again expect to plug in some Shift codes to grab an instant high-caliber upgrade. Borderlands 4 supports Shift codes, and the ones that can be redeemed for Golden Keys will let you open the unique Golden Chests found in Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, or The Lockaway.
We’re still betting that each code you redeem will still give you Golden Keys that can be used to unlock a treasure chest of rare goodies in the game or new cosmetics that you can apply to your Vault Hunter. We’ll be keeping track of Shift codes and the games you can redeem them in, so you can check back often for updates.
Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
- 3H63J-Z3S3J-KR3BK-BTJ33-ZWKTK (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 22]
- TSR3B-J5S3T-KRBJW-BTTBJ-JRCXX (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 22]
- 3ZXJB-53STT-56T3W-B3TT3-HTS95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 21]
- BSRT3-FTZBJ-K6BTW-JB3T3-WXT99 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 21]
- JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R (Break Free cosmetics pack and Legendary Ripper shield)
- T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 1]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 30]
- WHWJB-XH3SX-39CZW-H3BBB-BTF55 (1 x Golden Key) [Requires linked My2K Games account, expires October 1]
Borderlands 4 Discord Quest (1 x Golden Key)
Linking your PlayStation Network account to your Discord account will earn you an easy Golden Key after playing Borderlands 4 for 15 minutes. If you haven’t done this yet, it’s fairly easy to link accounts by following these steps:
- Open the Discord app
- Go to User Settings
- Go to Connections
- Select the PlayStation icon
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account
Once you’ve done that, enjoy some Borderlands 4 and grab your free Golden Key after 15 minutes.
Promotion expires September 26.
Expired Shift codes
- B9XT3-HX6TT-W6BBW-TTJT3-JTFKX (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 16]
- 39RTT-3ZR3T-5FJBK-3J3J3-C5CRT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 16]
- 3SR3J-CS63T-CFB3K-J3JTT-RZ5JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 18]
- 3SRBB-X9RBJ-CRTBW-3BBB3-KJFW6 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 18]
- 39RTJ-3JZTJ-C6T35-JBTT3-5TFCC (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 20]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 20]
Where to find Borderlands 4 Golden Chests
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While previous Borderlands games had a single Golden Chest that could be unlocked with Golden Keys, Borderlands 4 has four of them scattered around the primary safehouses of Kairos–Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. You’ll find your first one early in the game, and the rest you’ll unlock as you continue the campaign.
What are Shift codes?
A reward system comprised of 25-character codes, Shift codes have been around since the days of Borderlands 2. Typically, these reward players with Golden Keys that can then be used in a special treasure chest, but they can also unlock cosmetics to be used in a Borderlands game. Codes also have an expiry date, usually ranging between 48 hours and a week, and they’re found online through affiliated social media channels.
How to redeem Shift codes
To redeem your Shift code, you’ll first need to create a Shift account on the Gearbox website. This is quick and easy to do, and you can then activate your Shift codes on the same website or via the in-game Social menu or via Borderland 4’s Social menu at launch. The other thing to note about Shift codes is that they typically have expiration dates, so it’s a good idea to redeem one as soon as possible.
From there, you can bank the rewards if they turn out to be Golden Keys, or splurge and use all of them to grab some new gear in one go.
One important note: The rewards contained within these chests scale to your current level, so you may want to consider waiting to use a Golden Key. Otherwise, using one early in the game will net you low-level gun as opposed to one you can use long-term.
For more on Borderlands 4, you can see how Gearbox plans to keep you looting and shooting after launch, how to get a free Borderlands 4 gun skin, and this deep dive into every Vault Hunter in the game.