Borderlands 3 Shift codes: Every active Shift code and how to redeem them

An updated list of the latest Borderlands 3 shift codes for Golden Keys, and how to unlock special loot.

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Looking for Borderlands 3 shift codes? With every instalment in the series, Shift codes are Gearbox’s chosen way to dole out post-launch loot and rewards. On a pretty consistent basis, Gearbox gives away these freebies through chunky 25-digit codes redeemed atshift.gearboxsoftware.com.

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LikeTiny Tina’s Wonderlands Shift codes, Borderlands 3’s Shift rewards revolve around different types of key, which are used at a chest in Sanctuary to unlock shiny new guns. It’s quite a bit like loot box systems from other games, except these are free. The main catch is that a good number of these Shift codes expire, and sometimes pretty quick. That’s why it’s handy to keep a guide like this bookmarked. We’re keeping a living log of every Shift code as it comes in, as well as its reported expiration, and the occasional permanent code. There’s usually at least a few codes going around that’ll work.

First up: The Borderlands 3 Shift codes that you can use right now to get eight Gold Keys right away. Scroll down for the latest Shift codes and a guide to how to register them and use them in-game.

If you’re still playing Borderlands 2, head over to our collection ofBorderlands 2 Shift Codes.

Permanent Borderlands 3 Shift codes

These Borderlands 3 Shift codes unlock Golden Keys, and should never expire, as far as we know.

These Borderlands 3 Shift codes unlock visual head cosmetic options, and also seem to be permanent.

Limited-time Borderlands 3 Shift codes

Usually dropping alongsideWonderlands shift codes, Borderlands 3 still occasionally gets Shift codes that expire within a few days of being posted on Twitter.

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As of October 31, there are no current active time limited shift codes.

How to find the newest Shift codes before they expire

Borderlands 3 Shift codes usually arrive nowadays in the form of multi-use codes that can be redeemed for Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Borderlands 3, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. To find them as they appear, be sure to check Gearbox CEORandy Pitchford’s Twitter account, where codes tend to show up first nowadays. If there aren’t any active codes there, trythe official Borderlands account. In the past, codes have dropped there first.

Borderlands 3 VIP codes

The Borderlands 3 VIP program officially ended on May 18th, 2020.

Prior to Borderlands 3’s launch, Gearbox gave out Vault Insider Program keys that worked similarly to Shift Codes. You earned them by doing things like watching trailers or following its social media.

Now that Borderlands 3 is well past launch, the program has been discontinued. You are no longer able to redeem any of the old codes.

Borderlands 3 Shift codes and Golden Keys: How they work

Borderlands 3 Shift codes come in two forms, although only the Golden Keys above have been dished out so far. Here’s the gist:

Gearbox may even have more plans for what you unlock with Shift codes in the future, but the redemption process is the same no matter what, and it’s pretty straightforward—the easiest way is to use the websiteShift.GearboxSoftware.com, after you’ve linked up your Epic Games Store, Steam or console account.

Here’s how to redeem Shift codes:

How to use your Golden Keys

In-game, your golden keys should be delivered to you via Borderlands mail. But how do you use ‘em? That’s simple: Head to the big golden chest in Sanctuary, near the fast travel point. Here’s where to find it, and what it looks like:

Pop your key into the chest, cross your fingers, and ask the gun gods for a legendary. Good luck!

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