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A Psycho, the mascot of the series.

A Psycho, the mascot of the series.

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Borderlands is a series of action role-playing first-person shooter video games developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games.

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4Arrow L Mad Max 20091229 December 29, 2009 The title of the Borderlands DLC Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot is a reference to Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. 3
4Arrow L Duke Nukem 20101012 October 12, 2010 Duke Nukem makes a cameo in the trailer for the Game of the Year Edition of Borderlands, which also included access to the Duke Nukem Forever First Access Club; the weapon Nukem from Borderlands 2 has references to Duke Nukem, while Duke Nukem Forever features Psycho's helmet as one of three collectables. 1
5Arrow R PlayStation Home 201265 June 5, 2012 A kiosk based on Borderlands 2 can be found in the Virtual E3 2012 Booth for PlayStation Home. Cosmetics based on Borderlands could also be obtained. 2
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Minecraft 2012918 September 18, 2012 Borderlands 2 features a secret zone with elements from Minecraft, including the Creeper enemies. Skin Pack 4 and Skin Pack 5 in Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition feature skins based off characters from Borderlands. 1
4Arrow L Donkey Kong 2012918 September 18, 2012 The Donkey Mong enemy in Borderlands 2 is based on Donkey Kong.
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4Arrow L The Elder Scrolls 2012918 September 18, 2012 In Borderlands 2, NPCs in Sanctuary can occasionally say "I used to be a Vault Hunter like you, until I took a bullet to the knee." 3
5Arrow R Torchlight 2012920 September 20, 2012 In Torchlight 2 you can find a Claptrap by defeating Bloatfang, then, from the boss chest, turn left. Follow the path until you find Claptrap. He will give you a rare gem called Claptrap's Nut or Claptrap's Bolt. 1
4Arrow L BioShock 20121016 October 16, 2012 Borderlands 2: Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty features a reference to BioShock. 3
5Arrow R Poker Night at the Inventory 2013424 April 24, 2013 Poker Night 2 features Claptrap from Borderlands as one of the main characters, while Mad Moxxi is the bartender; playing Poker Night 2 unlocks promotional items in Borderlands 2. 1
4Arrow L Portal 2013424 April 24, 2013 Borderlands 2 features a character skin based on the Portal series. 2
4Arrow L The Venture Bros. 2013424 April 24, 2013 Borderlands 2 features Brock Samson's hair for Gunzerker to unlock. 2
4Arrow L Evil Dead 2013424 April 24, 2013 Borderlands 2 features an unlockable head skin representing Evil Ash from The Army of Darkness. 2
4Arrow L Dark Souls 2013625 June 25, 2013 There are several references to Dark Souls in the Borderlands 2 DLC "Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep". 3
5Arrow R Small World 2014 2014 The skags from Borderlands appear as a playable race in Small World - A Spider's Web. 1
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Yahtzee 2014 2014 Yahtzee: Borderlands Claptrap Edition is a format crossover between the two series. 3
5Arrow R Dance Central 201538 March 8, 2015 Nisha and Claptrap from Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel were added to Dance Central Spotlight as part of an update. 1
4Arrow L Sam & Max 2015623 June 23, 2015 Banang from Sam & Max can be seen throughout several episodes of Tales from the Borderlands. Borderlands 2 also features an unlockable mask of Max from Sam & Max. 1
5Arrow R Emily is Away 20151120 November 20, 2015 A Borderlands themed icon can be unlocked in Emily is Away. 2
5Arrow R Battleborn 20171022 October 22, 2017 Skins based on Borderlands were added to Battleborn after an update. 2
5Arrow R Fortnite 2019827 August 27, 2019 A Psycho Bandit, Claptrap and Mad Moxxi from Borderlands appear in Fortnite. 1
4Arrow L I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream 2019913 September 13, 2019 In Borderlands 3, FL4K can be heard saying "I have no mouth and I must vomit", and Grouse can be heard saying "I have no mouth and I must salivate". In Borderlands 4, Claptrap can be heard saying "I have no mouth and I must kiss!". All three quotes are references to I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. 3
4Arrow L Stardew Valley 2019913 September 13, 2019 The mission, "Sourdew Valley", in Borderlands 3 is a reference to Stardew Valley. 3
4Arrow L Ratchet & Clank 2019913 September 13, 2019 The Peacemonger weapon that fires a barrage of rockets in Borderlands 3 is a reference to the Warmonger and Peacemaker weapons in later Ratchet & Clank games. 3
5Arrow R Audica 2019926 September 26, 2019 The Maliwan pistols from Borderlands can be used in Audica as part of a special collaboration. 1
5Arrow R Yo Mama 202025 February 5, 2020 A Psycho from Borderlands appears in the Yo Mama short "Yo Mama so Borderlands!". 2
5Arrow R Random Encounters 2020228 February 28, 2020 A Psycho from Borderlands appears in a Random Encounters song. 3
5Arrow R Sea of Thieves 2021817 August 17, 2021 Cosmetics based on Borderlands appear in Sea of Thieves. 2
5Arrow R Critical Role 2022328 March 28, 2022 "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands One-Shot" is a special one-shot episode promoting Tiny Tina's Wonderland. 1
5Arrow R Pinball FX 2023216 February 16, 2023 A pinball table based on Borderlands was added to the Pinball FX series starting with Pinball FX that features characters from the series. 1
5Arrow R Geometry Dash 20231219 December 19, 2023 Geometry Dash features a skin based on Claptrap as part of a 2.2 update. 3
5Arrow R Brawlhalla 202487 August 7, 2024 Krieg, Lilith and Tiny Tina from Borderlands appear as crossover skins in Brawlhalla. 1
5Arrow R Pitch Meeting 2024822 August 22, 2024 Pitch Meeting had an episode on Borderlands. 2
5Arrow R Nostalgia Critic 20241113 November 13, 2024 The Nostalgia Critic reviews Borderlands. 2
5Arrow R WWE 2025831 August 31, 2025 The Street profits from WWE don outfits inspired by the Psychos from Borderlands to promote Borderlands 4. Season 2 Ringside Pass for WWE 2K26 features Borderlands-themed personas for Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and Rhea Ripley. 2
5Arrow R MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 2025911 September 11, 2025 A promotional artwork celebrating Borderlands 4's launch was released, featuring MOUSE: P.I. For Hire characters dressed up as Borderlands 4 characters. 2

Links to Non-Series Media

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5Arrow R Xbox Avatar (Mascot) 2012918 September 18, 2012 Claptrap appears as a pet for your Xbox Avatar. Costumes and props based on Borderlands were available to put on your Xbox Avatar. 1
5Arrow R Youtooz Promotional Art 202488 August 8, 2024 Claptrap appears in Youtooz promotional art alongside other characters. 1