In the chaotic world of Borderlands 4, finding powerful gear is the ultimate goal, and Shift codes are your fast track to an impressive arsenal. These special codes unlock Golden Keys, which in turn open exclusive Golden Chests scattered across the game’s key locations: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway.
Every Shift code you redeem grants you valuable Golden Keys, offering access to treasure chests brimming with rare weapons, shields, and unique cosmetics for your Vault Hunter. We’re constantly updating our list, so make sure to check back frequently to stay on top of the latest rewards!
Active Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
- JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R: Grants the “Break Free” cosmetics pack and the Legendary Ripper shield.
- TZXT3-XJXCB-CXBJW-BTTJT-9SK6B: Unlocks the “Rafa Savings Savior” skin (Expires December 31, 2030).
- JZ6BJ-SBR5J-WF3BK-BT3BB-TX9HB: Awards the “Amon Cult Classic” Skin (Expires December 31, 2023).
Exclusive Discord Quest: Grab a Free Golden Key!
Want an effortless Golden Key? Simply link your PlayStation Network and Discord accounts, then play Borderlands 4 for just 15 minutes. It’s a quick and easy way to boost your loot!
How to Link Your Accounts:
- Launch the Discord app.
- Navigate to User Settings.
- Select “Connections.”
- Choose the PlayStation icon.
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account.
After following these steps, jump into Borderlands 4, and your free Golden Key will be waiting after 15 minutes of gameplay.
Note: This promotion expires on September 26.
Previously Active Shift Codes (Expired)
While these codes are no longer active, they demonstrate the types of rewards offered through Shift codes: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) [Expired September 20]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 20]
- 3ZXJB-53STT-56T3W-B3TT3-HTS95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 21]
- BSRT3-FTZBJ-K6BTW-JB3T3-WXT99 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 21]
- 3H63J-Z3S3J-KR3BK-BTJ33-ZWKTK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 22]
- TSR3B-J5S3T-KRBJW-BTTBJ-JRCXX (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 22]
- BHRBJ-ZWHT3-W6JBK-BT3BB-CW3ZK (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 26]
- JSX3J-B6SBJ-CXTBC-B3T3B-BZZZT (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 26]
- BHFJ3-WXHBB-W63JK-B33B3-5HX95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 26]
- J9XBB-KK9T3-CRTBW-BBT3T-KTBTW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 25]
- JHFTJ-R5HBT-KF3TK-TBJT3-JJTHH (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 25]
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29]
- JZRTJ-SR9BB-W6T35-BJBTT-36FZR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29]
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29]
- T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 1]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 30]
- WHWJB-XH3SX-39CZW-H3BBB-BTF55 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 1]
- TZFT3-K9Z33-5FT3W-BJ33T-WZ5X5 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- 3HXTT-JBJCT-CR33W-JJTJJ-BCR5W (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- TH6BJ-WJTC3-W6B3C-3TTBT-5HTTH (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- J9RT3-RBJ5T-WRTBK-JB3J3-5TB3R (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- 3S6TT-RSHJ3-WFJ3K-BBJB3-W5ZKS (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- BH6TJ-Z993B-5RJBK-JT3B3-RXT3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- T9XTB-93BC3-56T35-TBBJT-KF5TW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5]
- TZRBJ-3KTWT-KX3BC-TT3TB-B9ZSK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5]
- 3HR33-KWBKT-KRJ3W-JBBTJ-FSTC3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5]
Where to Discover Borderlands 4 Golden Chests
Unlike previous Borderlands titles that featured a single Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 ups the ante with four distinct chests! These invaluable caches are strategically placed across Kairos’s main safehouses: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. You’ll encounter your first one early in your adventure, with the others becoming accessible as you progress through the main campaign.
What Exactly Are Shift Codes?
Shift codes are a long-standing reward system in the Borderlands universe, originating back to Borderlands 2. These 25-character alphanumeric codes primarily grant players Golden Keys, which are essential for opening special in-game treasure chests. Beyond keys, Shift codes can also unlock exclusive cosmetic items for your Vault Hunter, allowing for personalized character customization. Keep in mind that these codes often have a limited lifespan, typically expiring within 48 hours to a week, and are usually distributed via official social media channels.
Redeeming Your Shift Codes: A Step-by-Step Guide
To begin, you’ll need to create a Shift account, which can be done quickly and easily. Once your account is set up, you can activate your Shift codes either directly on the official website or through the in-game Social menu in Borderlands 4. Remember, these codes frequently have expiration dates, so it’s always best to redeem them as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
After redemption, you have the flexibility to either save your Golden Keys for later or use them immediately to acquire new gear. However, a crucial tip for all Vault Hunters: the loot you receive from Golden Chests scales to your current character level. Therefore, it’s often wise to hold onto your Golden Keys until you reach a higher level. Using them early might grant you low-level weapons that quickly become obsolete, whereas saving them can yield powerful, long-term upgrades.
Stay tuned for more Borderlands 4 insights, including details on post-launch content, exclusive rewards, and in-depth breakdowns of all the unique Vault Hunter classes.
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