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The Borderlands series has sold over 100 million copies, and Gearbox is "cooking hard on more Borderlands 4 content for next year"

Borderlands series hits 100 million sales milestone after 17 years

By · Published November 3, 2026  13:33 UTC · Updated November 3, 2026  15:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Borderlands series hits 100 million sales milestone after 17 years
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The milestone is notable for the franchise's longevity and the dedication of its fan base. Coverage from TweakTown and Insider Gaming report on the achievement, citing the series' success as a testament to the vision of its creator, Randy Pitchford.

The reporting does not specify what specific games within the series contributed to the 100 million sales figure. The news also mentions that Gearbox is working on additional content for the series, but does not provide further details.

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How long did it take for the Borderlands series to reach 100 million sales?

17 years

What is the current status of additional content for the series?

Expected to be released next year

Which specific games contributed to the 100 million sales figure?

Coverage does not specify

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