Hunting for rare loot is a core part of the Borderlands experience, and Borderlands 4 continues this tradition by letting players use Shift codes for immediate high-caliber upgrades. These valuable codes unlock Golden Keys, which in turn open special Golden Chests located across Kairos: in Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway.
Every Shift code you redeem grants you Golden Keys, which can be spent on unique treasure chests filled with rare items or exciting new cosmetic options for your Vault Hunter. We’re continuously updating our list of active Shift codes, so make sure to check back frequently!
Current Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
- WZK3B-SHTHF-JZ59K-SBT3B-TWHXT (1 x Golden Key, requires linking 2K account to Shift) [Expires October 18]
- BHXBB-W6BCB-WXJ3W-B3BTT-FTW3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 14]
- BZX3B-6RTWB-5FTBW-TBT3B-3XZCT (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 14]
- J9FB3-9XTW3-56JJK-TBBTJ-TF9X3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 14]
- JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R (Break Free cosmetics pack and Legendary Ripper shield)
- 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, 2023]
Exclusive Golden Key from the Borderlands 4 Discord Quest
Link your PlayStation Network account with your Discord account to effortlessly earn a Golden Key after just 15 minutes of Borderlands 4 gameplay. If you haven’t set this up yet, here’s how to do it:
- Open the Discord app
- Navigate to User Settings
- Select ‘Connections’
- Choose the PlayStation icon
- Log in to your PlayStation Network account
After completing these steps, jump into Borderlands 4 and claim your free Golden Key!
Previously Available Shift Codes
- B9XT3-HX6TT-W6BBW-TTJT3-JTFKX (1 x Golden Key)
- 39RTT-3ZR3T-5FJBK-3J3J3-C5CRT (1 x Golden Key)
- 3SR3J-CS63T-CFB3K-J3JTT-RZ5JR (1 x Golden Key)
- 3SRBB-X9RBJ-CRTBW-3BBB3-KJFW6 (1 x Golden Key)
- 39RTJ-3JZTJ-C6T35-JBTT3-5TFCC (1 x Golden Key)
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key)
- 3ZXJB-53STT-56T3W-B3TT3-HTS95 (1 x Golden Key)
- BSRT3-FTZBJ-K6BTW-JB3T3-WXT99 (1 x Golden Key)
- 3H63J-Z3S3J-KR3BK-BTJ33-ZWKTK (1 x Golden Key)
- TSR3B-J5S3T-KRBJW-BTTBJ-JRCXX (1 x Golden Key)
- BHRBJ-ZWHT3-W6JBK-BT3BB-CW3ZK (1 x Golden Key)
- JSX3J-B6SBJ-CXTBC-B3T3B-BZZZT (1 x Golden Key)
- BHFJ3-WXHBB-W63JK-B33B3-5HX95 (1 x Golden Key)
- J9XBB-KK9T3-CRTBW-BBT3T-KTBTW (1 x Golden Key)
- JHFTJ-R5HBT-KF3TK-TBJT3-JJTHH (1 x Golden Key)
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key)
- JZRTJ-SR9BB-W6T35-BJBTT-36FZR (1 x Golden Key)
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key)
- T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 (1 x Golden Key)
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key)
- WHWJB-XH3SX-39CZW-H3BBB-BTF55 (1 x Golden Key)
- TZFT3-K9Z33-5FT3W-BJ33T-WZ5X5 (1 x Golden Key)
- 3HXTT-JBJCT-CR33W-JJTJJ-BCR5W (1 x Golden Key)
- TH6BJ-WJTC3-W6B3C-3TTBT-5HTTH (1 x Golden Key)
- J9RT3-RBJ5T-WRTBK-JB3J3-5TB3R (1 x Golden Key)
- 3S6TT-RSHJ3-WFJ3K-BBJB3-W5ZKS (1 x Golden Key)
- BH6TJ-Z993B-5RJBK-JT3B3-RXT3Z (1 x Golden Key)
- T9XTB-93BC3-56T35-TBBJT-KF5TW (1 x Golden Key)
- TZRBJ-3KTWT-KX3BC-TT3TB-B9ZSK (1 x Golden Key)
- 3HR33-KWBKT-KRJ3W-JBBTJ-FSTC3 (1 x Golden Key)
- TZ6TT-FKBKB-W6T35-BTTB3-636SR (1 x Golden Key)
- JH63B-S5TK3-KFJJC-BBB3T-5KR63 (1 x Golden Key)
- T963J-TRBKB-56JBW-3BJBJ-ZZ3JR (1 x Golden Key)
Locating Golden Chests in Borderlands 4
Unlike earlier Borderlands titles that featured a solitary Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 amps it up with four Golden Chests! These are hidden throughout Kairos’s main safehouses: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. You’ll encounter your first chest early in your adventure, with the others becoming accessible as you progress through the main story.
Understanding Shift Codes
Shift codes are a popular reward system, typically consisting of 25-character codes that have been a staple since Borderlands 2. These codes primarily grant players Golden Keys to open special treasure chests, but they can also unlock exclusive cosmetics for your Vault Hunter. Keep in mind that most codes have an expiration date, usually within 48 hours to a week, and are often shared on official social media channels.
Redeeming Your Shift Codes
To redeem a Shift code, you’ll first need to create a Shift account. This is a quick and straightforward process, after which you can activate your codes either on the Shift website or directly through Borderlands 4’s in-game Social menu. Since Shift codes often have expiration dates, it’s always best to redeem them promptly.
Once redeemed, you can either save your Golden Keys for later or use them immediately to acquire new gear.
Pro Tip: Rewards from these chests scale with your current level. It’s often smart to hold onto your Golden Keys until you reach a higher level, as using them too early might grant you low-level weapons that quickly become obsolete.
For further insights into Borderlands 4, explore how Gearbox plans to keep players engaged post-launch, discover how to acquire a free gun skin, and dive deep into the unique abilities of each Vault Hunter.