What Are SHiFT Codes in Borderlands 4?
SHiFT codes are special codes in Borderlands 4 that provide various rewards such as Golden Keys, skins, and other in-game items. These codes are regularly released by the game's developers through social media, newsletters, and promotional events. Redeeming these codes can give you valuable in-game rewards without having to grind for them.
Borderlands 4 SHiFT Codes
Want to score free loot in Borderlands 4? SHiFT Codes are the golden ticket, literally; they give you Golden Keys, and those let you crack open Golden Chests for a shot at rare purple and orange-tier loot. The thrill when an orange gun pops out? Still can’t beat it, even after all these years and sequels.
Right now, Borderlands 4 has a couple of real, working SHiFT Codes floating around. If you’ve spent time farming bosses only to be handed another disappointing white pistol, give the codes a go instead. Out of all the “easy loot” features Gearbox has handed out, SHiFT Codes are maybe the most generous. (Well, generous for them, you still have to hop through a couple hoops, and remember, these codes don’t last forever!)
Here are the Actve Borderlands 4 SHiFT Codes (September 2025):
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THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X — 1 Golden Key (heads up, expires September 30 at 8 AM ET)
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T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 — 1 Golden Key
One of the gamers @Briish_Panda reminded fans on Twitter to grab the latest SHiFT codes for Borderlands 4, perfect for unlocking in-game rewards.
If you’re a collector or just haven’t slept and want to burn through dozens of Golden Keys in one all-night loot binge, you’d better snag these before they turn to pumpkins. No expired codes yet, but it’s only a matter of time; these goodies never stick around for long.
How to Redeem SHiFT Codes in Borderlands 4?
There are two main ways to claim your loot, and yes, they’re both easier than getting a legendary grenade mod to actually drop in-game. First, you can redeem codes in-game:
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Open Borderlands 4, pause, and look for “SHiFT” in the menu.
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Select the “Rewards” tab, copy-paste or type your code, and boom, you’re halfway there.
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Choose the platform you’re playing on. (Don’t accidentally send it to your brother’s account. That’s a hard lesson from Borderlands 2 days I’m still reminded about at Thanksgiving.)
Or, if you’re away from your system (or just hate booting the game up for one small task), you can use the SHiFT website:
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Head to the official SHiFT site and sign in.
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Link up your platform account, Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, whatever.
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Find the “Reward” tab in the menu and pop in the code, one at a time.
Give it a couple of minutes, then check your Borderlands 4 inventory for new Golden Keys. They’ll be visible alongside your other loot and currencies. Open a Golden Chest (usually stashed in hub towns like The Launchpad or, my favorite, Fadefields), and enjoy the loot lottery. Yeah, sometimes it’s just a purple shield, but last week I landed an orange-rarity sniper with two elemental mods felt like Christmas for at least five minutes!
How to Get New SHiFT Codes in Borderlands 4?
SHiFT Codes drop all the time, sometimes like candy, sometimes like a stingy trickle. The best way to keep up is by stalking (politely, of course) Gearbox and Borderlands social channels:
- Randy Pitchford (yeah, the Gearbox CEO, real person, very active): @DuvalMagic on X
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GearboxOfficial: @GearboxOfficial on X
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Borderlands official: @Borderlands on X
Sometimes Gearbox tosses codes out to make up for server issues, celebrate new events, or just at random because “it’s Friday and why not.” If you’re not on social media, you’ll still see new codes popping up on forums, Discords, and Reddit. There’s always some hero who reposts them within five minutes. Don’t forget: SHiFT Codes expire, sometimes within days, so check in regularly and grab what you can.
