Golden Chests have returned in Borderlands 4, promising players who are loyal to SHiFT untold riches beyond their wildest dreams that can aid their efforts to grow in strength as the best Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4. As players progress through certain HUBs of the game, they might find themselves face-to-face with a locked Golden Chest, adorned with a central skull. Below, players can find how to open the Golden Chest in Borderlands 4, along with how to get a selection of Golden Keys to keep the loot coming.
How to Get Golden Keys in Borderlands 4
Where Can I Get More Golden Keys for Borderlands 4?
Golden Keys can only be acquired by redeeming SHiFT codes. Once players load into Borderlands 4, they will be asked to sign in to their SHiFT account, and doing so will allow them to receive free rewards from Gearbox Software. Once players have signed into their free SHiFT account on the platform they wish to play Borderlands 4 on, all they need to do is select SHiFT from the Main Menu, then hover over to the Rewards tab to enter the 25-digit code. Alternatively, players can copy and paste these codes in the Rewards section at Gearbox's official SHiFT website. Once achieved, Golden Keys will be added to your account's chosen platform.
Golden Keys are often posted as 25-digit codes on Gearbox, Randy Pitchford (Gearbox CEO), and Borderlands' official accounts on X (formerly Twitter):
These codes often have an expiration date, but anyone can use them, meaning there's an unlimited supply for all, but they can only be activated once per account.
What Do Golden Keys Do in Borderlands 4?
Where to Find All Golden Chests in Borderlands 4
Golden Keys are used to open the Golden Key Loot Chest that can be found at these locations:
- The Launchpad (The Fadefields)
- Belton's Bore (Terminus Range)
- Carcadia (Carcadia Burn)
- The Lockaway (Dominion)
Golden Keys are single-use items, and they are account-wide, but players can get more of them via SHiFT codes from the accounts mentioned above. When using a Golden Key on the Golden Loot Chest, players will be rewarded with a randomized item or weapon that has a chance to be extremely powerful for their arsenal. Players can get blue weapons, purple weapons, and perhaps even legendary gear from the Golden Chest, but it's all randomized. While random, the weapons will always level-scale with you, or be a tad higher.
Borderlands 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
- Released
- September 12, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
