Take-Two Interactive has revealed that the Borderlands franchise has sold nearly 93 million copies since its inception. With the next game in the Borderlands series just a few months away, the recent numbers showcase the incredible success of this iconic looter-shooter franchise.

The original Borderlands launched in 2009, revolutionizing the looter-shooter genre with its unique blend of cel-shaded graphics, irreverent humor, and an unprecedented arsenal of weapons. Developed by Gearbox Software, the game spawned two main sequels (2012's Borderlands 2 and 2019's Borderlands 3) along with successful spin-offs like Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Telltale's Tales from the Borderlands. The series has consistently ranked among the best looter-shooters ever created.

According to Take-Two Interactive's financial report for May 2025, Borderlands 3 stands as "2K's fastest selling title," moving over 22 million units since its 2019 launch - despite receiving mixed critical reviews. However, Borderlands 2 remains the franchise champion with over 30 million copies sold since 2012.

The upcoming Borderlands 4 appears destined to push the series past the 100 million sales mark - a monumental achievement for any video game franchise. After the disappointing reception of last year's Borderlands movie adaptation, the series could use a win, and all eyes are on whether Borderlands 4 can deliver.

As the September 12 release date approaches, Gearbox has been revealing exciting details about Borderlands 4. While the franchise has never radically reinvented its formula, recent announcements about loot and co-op improvements suggest meaningful evolution to the series' core mechanics.