Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes (February 2026) — latest working list and how to redeem

Update: We checked for new Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes on February 03, 2026, but there were no changes.

Borderlands 4 uses SHiFT codes to hand out Golden Keys and exclusive cosmetics that are tied to your SHiFT account and work across all platforms linked to that account.

All working Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes (February 2026)

The codes below are currently active and can be redeemed once per SHiFT account. Time-limited codes expire on their listed dates, while long‑term codes run until December 31, 2030 or have no set end date.

All long‑term cosmetic and pack codes listed above run until December 31, 2030 unless otherwise noted. Golden Keys from SHiFT are used on Golden Chests in the hub locations Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway to pull high‑rarity loot with a chance at Legendaries.

How to redeem Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes in-game

Redeeming directly from inside Borderlands 4 is the quickest method once your SHiFT account is linked to your platform account.

Step 1: Launch Borderlands 4 and wait until you reach the main menu or pause menu.

Step 2: Select the SHiFT option. This opens the SHiFT interface, which includes tabs for your account, friends, support, and rewards.

Step 3: Go to the Rewards tab (gift‑box icon). In the code entry field, type or paste one 25‑character SHiFT code. The field is not case‑sensitive and hyphens are added automatically.

Step 4: Confirm with the Redeem or Check button. If the code is valid and unused, a confirmation appears and the reward is added to your account.

You can review what you have claimed from SHiFT on the in‑game Reward History page in the same menu. Golden Keys appear under currencies in your inventory, and cosmetics or packs show up in the appropriate customization or equipment reward list ready to be claimed.

How to redeem Borderlands 4 SHiFT codes on the website

Redeeming via browser is useful when you are away from your PC or console and do not want to miss a short‑lived code.

Step 1: Open the SHiFT portal at https://shift.gearboxsoftware.com/rewards and sign in with your SHiFT credentials.

Step 2: Ensure your gaming platform (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.) is linked under the Gaming Platforms section of your SHiFT account so rewards can be delivered to the correct profile.

Step 3: In the Rewards area, use the Code Redemption field at the top to enter or paste a single SHiFT code, then select CHECK.

Step 4: When prompted, choose Borderlands 4 and confirm the platform you want to receive the reward on. The code is then consumed and logged in your online reward history.

Once redeemed on the site, launch Borderlands 4 while logged into the same SHiFT account on that platform. After the game connects, the reward is delivered; Golden Keys appear in your currency list and item rewards can be claimed from the in‑game SHiFT Rewards screens.

How to create and link a SHiFT account

A SHiFT account is required before any Borderlands 4 code can be used, whether in-game or via browser.

Step 1: Go to https://shift.gearboxsoftware.com and choose to create a new account.

Step 2: Either register with an email address or sign in using an existing platform account such as Steam, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, or Epic Games. Using a platform login automatically links that platform to SHiFT.

Step 3: Confirm your email if you registered that way, then sign in to SHiFT and open the Gaming Platforms tab.

Step 4: For any platform where you plan to play Borderlands 4, press Sign In under that platform’s icon and complete the linking flow.

After linking, start Borderlands 4 on the same platform while signed into your SHiFT account. The game recognizes the link and any future SHiFT redemptions for Borderlands 4 will target that profile unless you choose a different linked platform during redemption.

How Hazard Pay and other SHiFT account rewards work

Certain cosmetics, such as the “Hazard Pay” weapon skin, are granted for opting in to newsletters and marketing messages on your SHiFT profile and then playing Borderlands 4 with that account.

Step 1: Sign in to your SHiFT profile at https://shift.gearboxsoftware.com/account and go to the Profile page.

Step 2: In the User Preferences section, enable the option to receive news and promotional messages from 2K and its affiliates, then save your preferences.

Step 3: Verify your gaming platform is correctly linked under Gaming Platforms.

Step 4: Launch Borderlands 4 while signed into the same SHiFT account to trigger delivery of the associated cosmetic. A SHiFT reward email or in‑game notification is generated, and you then redeem that code or claim the reward through the usual SHiFT Rewards flow.

These account‑based rewards do not appear automatically in your inventory until the SHiFT condition (opt‑in plus gameplay on the linked platform) is satisfied and the code or entitlement has been processed.

Where SHiFT rewards appear in Borderlands 4

After any successful redemption, you can confirm that the code worked by checking the following:

• Golden Keys: Open your inventory and look at the currencies section in the lower corner. The Golden Key count increases by the amount granted by the code.
• Vault Hunter skins and heads: Visit the customization menus for Vex, Rafa, Amon, or Harlowe. New heads and skins unlocked by SHiFT appear as selectable options.
• ECHO‑4 drone skins: Open the ECHO‑4 customization interface and check the list of available paintjobs. SHiFT skins such as “A Winter Borderland”, “Break Free”, “Kn0x”, and Butterfinger variants are listed there when redeemed.
• Legendary Ripper shield: For the Break Free Pack, open the Rewards section in your inventory’s Equipment tab to claim “Firebreak” if it has not been claimed already, then equip it from your shield slot.

If a code returns an error, it is usually because it has expired, already been used on that SHiFT account, or requires a specific promotion flow (such as a unique Nvidia, Discord, or Butterfinger reward path) that has not been followed. Trying a different active code is the simplest way to confirm that your SHiFT linkage is working correctly.