eSAFETY GUIDE

Borderlands 3

17+
Minimum age according to Borderlands
17+ Minimum age according to Borderlands

What is Borderlands 3?

Borderlands 3 is a role-playing first-person shooter game published by Take-Two Interactive Software. The game is set in the war-torn galaxy of Pandora, which is populated with bandits, aliens and monsters. As a player, you can control one of four Vault Hunter characters who must fight and kill their enemies, using all manner of weaponry. Borderlands 3 content includes graphic violence, sexual themes and dark humour.

Borderlands 3 can be played in single-player mode or by up to four people online at a time. The game’s matchmaking system automatically groups players of similar skill together. This feature can be disabled by selecting ‘offline’ or ‘invite only’ game modes.

Borderlands 3 features on streaming platforms like Twitch.

Borderlands 3 players often use third-party voice chat apps like Discord to communicate in the game.

Website: borderlands.com

Platforms: MacOS, Stadia, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. 

Apps: Borderlands 3 is not currently available as an app for mobile devices.

How do people use Borderlands 3?

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with how people use role-playing first-person shooter games like Borderlands 3.

Borderlands 3 is used for: gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, online relationships, screen capture and voice chat.

How can you mute another player?

This link is provided by Pwrdown for Borderlands 3:

  • Mute
    Instructions on how to mute players who might be acting inappropriately.

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Take-Two Interactive Software:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn how Take-Two Interactive Software collects, stores and shares your personal information. 

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Take-Two Interactive Software:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn how Take-Two Interactive Software collects, stores and shares your personal information. 

Key safety links

These links are provided by Take-Two Interactive Software:

  • Terms of service
    The terms you agree to by using Take-Two Interactive Software products and services.
  • End User License Agreement
    Outlines the agreement you are bound by when you open, download, install, or copy Take-Two Interactive’s software.
  • Submit a Support Request
    Fill out this form to get help with specific issues relating to Borderlands 3.

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.