The heart of any Borderlands game lies in the thrill of the hunt for legendary loot, and in Borderlands 4, that tradition continues! Get ready to supercharge your Vault Hunter with a constant stream of high-caliber upgrades by using Shift Codes. These special codes unlock Golden Keys, your ticket to opening exclusive Golden Chests hidden across Kairos in locations like Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. Every Golden Key you redeem not only grants you a treasure trove of rare, powerful gear but also offers fantastic new cosmetics to customize your character. We’re dedicated to keeping this guide updated with all the latest active Shift Codes, so make sure to check back frequently for your next big score!
Active Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
Here are all the currently active Shift Codes, complete with their expiry dates and rewards. Don’t miss out!
- 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) [Expires September 26]
- J9XBB-KK9T3-CRTBW-BBT3T-KTBTW (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 25]
- JHFTJ-R5HBT-KF3TK-TBJT3-JJTHH (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 25]
- 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]
Exclusive Golden Key: The Borderlands 4 Discord Quest
Want another Golden Key? You can snag one simply by linking your PlayStation Network account to your Discord and playing Borderlands 4 for just 15 minutes! If you haven’t connected your accounts yet, here’s a quick guide:
- Open the Discord app
- Go to User Settings
- Go to Connections
- Select the PlayStation icon
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account
After these quick steps, dive into Borderlands 4 and claim your free Golden Key in no time! (This promotion ends September 26, so act fast!)
Recently 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]
Locating the Legendary Golden Chests in Borderlands 4
This guide references an image gallery showing additional chest locations. Unlike previous Borderlands titles that featured a single Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 offers four of these coveted treasure troves! You’ll discover them spread across Kairos’s main safehouses: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. Your first chest will be accessible early in your journey, with others revealing themselves as you progress through the campaign.
What Exactly Are Shift Codes?
Shift Codes are a fantastic reward system, recognizable by their 25-character alphanumeric format, first introduced in Borderlands 2. Primarily, these codes grant you Golden Keys to open special treasure chests, but they can also unlock exclusive cosmetic items for your Vault Hunter. Keep in mind that Shift Codes have an expiry date, typically ranging from 48 hours to about a week, so don’t delay! You’ll usually find them shared through official game social media channels and affiliated partners.
Your Quick Guide: How to Redeem Shift Codes
Redeeming your Shift Codes is straightforward! First, you’ll need to create a Shift account on the Gearbox website. Once registered, you can activate your codes either directly on the Gearbox Shift website or through Borderlands 4’s in-game Social menu. Since most Shift Codes come with an expiration date, we highly recommend redeeming them as soon as you get them to ensure you don’t miss out!
A crucial tip: The gear you receive from Golden Chests scales to your current Vault Hunter level. This means if you use a Golden Key early in the game, you’ll get lower-level weapons that quickly become obsolete. For the best long-term benefits, consider saving your Golden Keys until you’re at a higher level!
Craving more Borderlands 4 insights? Explore how Gearbox plans to keep the loot flowing and the bullets flying long after launch, discover how to snag a free Borderlands 4 gun skin, and delve into our comprehensive guide on every unique Vault Hunter in the game!
