: The Borderlands: The Handsome Collection , which includes Borderlands 2 , was famously part of a free giveaway on the Epic Games Store.

: After surviving a train explosion orchestrated by Jack, the Vault Hunters are rescued by the last remaining Claptrap unit. They eventually make their way to Sanctuary, the last bastion of resistance against Jack's Hyperion Corporation.

: Their mission is to stop Handsome Jack from awakening an ancient, destructive alien creature known as "The Warrior," which he plans to use to "bring order" to the planet by wiping out its current inhabitants.

In the world of Borderlands 2 , five years have passed since the original Vault Hunters opened the first Vault. The story begins with a new group of four Vault Hunters—Axton, Maya, Salvador, and Zer0—who are lured to the planet Pandora with the promise of wealth and glory. However, it is quickly revealed that the man who brought them there, Handsome Jack, intended to kill them to ensure he remains the only person capable of opening the "Vault of the Warrior". Key Plot Points

: Periodic "Free Weekend" events on Steam and Xbox allow players to download and play the full game for a limited time at no cost. [ENDED]Borderlands 2 is FREE on STEAM!

: The main campaign consists of 19 story missions, or chapters, and typically takes around 30.5 hours to complete. Ways to Play for Free

Historically, Borderlands 2 has been made available for free through various official promotions:

: The new heroes join forces with the original Vault Hunters (Roland, Lilith, Mordecai, and Brick) to form a resistance called the Crimson Raiders.