The heart of any Borderlands adventure is the thrilling hunt for rare and powerful gear. In Borderlands 4, that tradition continues with a fantastic way to instantly upgrade your arsenal: Shift codes! These special codes grant you Golden Keys, essential for unlocking the coveted Golden Chests located in various safe havens like Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway.
Every Shift code you redeem will reward you with Golden Keys, which can be used to unlock treasure chests filled with rare, high-tier loot or unique cosmetic items for your Vault Hunter. We’re constantly monitoring for new codes, so make sure to check back frequently for the latest updates!
Active Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
Prepare to claim your rewards! Here’s a list of all currently active Shift codes for Borderlands 4, complete with their expiration dates and what fantastic loot they’ll grant you. Make sure to redeem them quickly before they vanish!
- 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]
- TZ6TT-FKBKB-W6T35-BTTB3-636SR (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 12]
- JH63B-S5TK3-KFJJC-BBB3T-5KR63 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 12]
- T963J-TRBKB-56JBW-3BJBJ-ZZ3JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 12]
- 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]
Unlock a Free Golden Key via the Borderlands 4 Discord Quest!
Want an effortless Golden Key? Simply link your PlayStation Network and Discord accounts! Play Borderlands 4 for just 15 minutes, and a free Golden Key is yours. If you haven’t connected your accounts yet, here’s how:
- Open the Discord app
- Navigate to User Settings
- Find and select ‘Connections’
- Choose the PlayStation icon
- Log in with your PlayStation Network account details
After these quick steps, dive into Borderlands 4, and after a short 15-minute play session, claim your free Golden Key!
(Note: This special promotion concludes on September 26, so don’t miss out!)
Expired Shift Codes (For Reference)
Below is a list of Shift codes that have unfortunately passed their expiration dates. While they can no longer be redeemed, we keep them here for historical reference.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]
Discovering Borderlands 4’s Golden Chest Locations
Unlike previous installments which typically featured a single Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 ups the ante with four of these coveted treasure troves! You’ll find them strategically placed across the main safehouses of Kairos: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. The first will be accessible early in your adventure, with the others unlocking as you progress through the thrilling campaign.
What Exactly Are Shift Codes?
Shift codes are a long-standing reward system in the Borderlands universe, dating back to Borderlands 2. These 25-character alphanumeric codes primarily grant players Golden Keys, which are used to open special treasure chests. However, they can also unlock exclusive cosmetic items for your Vault Hunter. Keep in mind that Shift codes always have an expiration date, usually lasting between 48 hours and a week, and are frequently released through official social media channels and affiliated partners.
How to Redeem Your Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
Redeeming your Shift codes is a breeze! First, you’ll need to create a Shift account directly on the Gearbox website. This process is quick and straightforward. Once set up, you can activate your Shift codes either through the website or directly within Borderlands 4‘s in-game Social menu once the game launches.
Given that most Shift codes come with an expiration date, it’s always smart to redeem them as soon as you get them. After redeeming, you can either save your Golden Keys for later use, or unleash them immediately to claim some fantastic new gear!
Pro-Tip: Timing is Everything! The loot you receive from Golden Chests scales with your current character level. For the best long-term benefits, consider saving your Golden Keys until you’re at a higher level. Using them early in the game might net you lower-level weapons that quickly become obsolete.
For more insights into the world of Borderlands 4, explore how Gearbox plans to keep the loot and shoot action going long after launch, discover how to snag a free gun skin, and dive deep into all the unique Vault Hunters available in the game.