Borderlands is renowned for its thrilling pursuit of rare loot, and in Borderlands 4, players can once again utilize Shift codes to snag instant, high-caliber upgrades. Borderlands 4 fully supports Shift codes, particularly those redeemable for coveted Golden Keys. These keys grant access to unique Golden Chests strategically placed across Kairos’ primary safehouses: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway.
Every code you successfully redeem will award you Golden Keys, which can be used to unlock a treasure trove of rare in-game items or stylish new cosmetics for your chosen Vault Hunter. We’re committed to keeping this list updated with the latest active Shift codes, so be sure to check back frequently for new additions!
Current Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
- J9RTT-KWCK3-CFBB5-BTBT3-FKRB6 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires November 1]
- BHRB3-XCWCJ-WFJTK-JTJJT-FCWF9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires November 1]
- 3SRB3-95CC3-K6TB5-BTJTB-66ZHW (1 x Golden Key) [Expires November 1]
- JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R (Break Free cosmetics pack and Legendary Ripper shield)
- BZ6JJ-CB6CT-WXJJW-3TT3B-56FZ5 (Vex Mass Market Appeal skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
- TZXT3-XJXCB-CXBJW-BTTJT-9SK6B (Rafa Savings Savior skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
- JZ6BJ-SBR5J-WF3BK-BT3BB-TX9HB (Amon Cult Classic Skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
- J96JT-BCXKT-C6JJ5-JTJBB-BZTXJ (Harlowe Maliwannabee Skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
Borderlands 4 Discord Quest (Previously Available)
Note: This promotion expired on September 26.
Previously, linking your PlayStation Network account to your Discord account offered an easy way to earn a Golden Key after playing Borderlands 4 for just 15 minutes. If you missed it, here’s how the steps worked:
- Open the Discord app
- Navigate to User Settings
- Select Connections
- Choose the PlayStation icon
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account
After completing these steps, players could jump into Borderlands 4 and receive their free Golden Key after 15 minutes of gameplay.
Expired Shift Codes (For Reference)
- 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]
- TZ6TT-FKBKB-W6T35-BTTB3-636SR (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 12]
- JH63B-S5TK3-KFJJC-BBB3T-5KR63 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12]
- T963J-TRBKB-56JBW-3BJBJ-ZZ3JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12]
- BHXBB-W6BCB-WXJ3W-B3BTT-FTW3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14]
- BZX3B-6RTWB-5FTBW-TBT3B-3XZCT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14]
- J9FB3-9XTW3-56JJK-TBBTJ-TF9X3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14]
- WZK3B-SHTHF-JZ59K-SBT3B-TWHXT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 18]
- TZR3T-JZJKJ-WXJTC-T33TB-RFCFR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 21]
- 3S6TT-CZJWT-WXJT5-3B3BJ-JS3JZ (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 21]
- J96BJ-RZJWB-C6TJC-BBJJJ-5B5W9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 21]
- H6BB-ZBKCJ-CFJT5-TBJJT-BFJHB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 28]
- J9FBT-B55KT-56TJW-3TT3B-JZBSW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 28]
- J9RTT-KWCK3-CFBB5-BTBT3-FKRB6 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 28]
Where to Find Borderlands 4 Golden Chests
Unlike previous Borderlands titles that typically featured a single Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 expands on this by offering four distinct Golden Chest locations. These are scattered across the primary safehouses of Kairos: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. You’ll likely stumble upon your first chest early in your journey, with the remaining ones 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, consisting of unique 25-character strings. First introduced in Borderlands 2, these codes typically grant players Golden Keys, which are then used to open special treasure chests for powerful loot. Beyond Golden Keys, Shift codes can also unlock exclusive cosmetic items, allowing you to personalize your Vault Hunter’s appearance. It’s important to remember that most Shift codes come with an expiration date, usually ranging from 48 hours to about a week, so it’s always best to redeem them as soon as you find them through official social media channels and affiliated online sources.
How to Redeem Your Shift Codes
To redeem any Shift code, your first step is to create a free Shift account on the Gearbox website. This process is quick and straightforward. Once your account is set up, you can input your Shift codes directly on the website or, for a more integrated experience, use the in-game Social menu (available from Borderlands 4’s launch). Due to their often-limited lifespan, it’s always wise to redeem Shift codes as quickly as possible. After redemption, you can either save your newly acquired Golden Keys for later or immediately use them to secure some fresh gear.
A crucial tip for Vault Hunters: The rewards you receive from these Golden Chests scale to your current level. This means that using a Golden Key early in the game might only net you a low-level weapon that you’ll quickly outgrow. For maximum benefit, consider holding onto your Golden Keys until you reach a higher level, ensuring you get powerful gear that will last much longer.
