Borderlands 2

Game Overview

Borderlands 2 brings the full, uncompromised console open-world looter-shooter experience to portable handheld hardware on the PlayStation Vita. Blending intense first-person combat with action-RPG character development, the game drops players into a vast science-fiction world filled with dangerous wildlife, eccentric psychotics, and billions of unique weapon combinations.

Gameplay focuses on completing story missions and side quests while constantly upgrading your arsenal and character skills. Players select from six distinct Vault Hunter classes—including Salvador the Gunzerker, Maya the Siren, Axton the Commando, Zer0 the Assassin, plus DLC characters Gaige the Mechromancer and Krieg the Psycho. Each class features unique action skills and extensive skill trees that allow deep playstyle customization. The core thrill stems from chasing procedurally generated loot, where firearms vary in manufacturer gimmicks, elemental damage types (Fire, Shock, Corrosive, Slag), firing modes, and rare visual finishes.

Engineered specifically for the PS Vita handheld, the game incorporates rear touch pad and front touch screen integration to map secondary actions such as sprinting, melee attacks, and throwing grenades. The handheld release bundles six major DLC add-ons, including the Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty and Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage expansions, alongside two extra character classes and level cap upgrades. With two-player online co-op via Wi-Fi and Cross-Save functionality, Borderlands 2 remains one of the most ambitious portable RPG shooters on the system.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Massive Open-World Looter-Shooter: Explore the vast planet of Pandora packed with main story quests, optional side missions, and secrets.

• Six Playable Vault Hunter Classes: Play as Salvador, Maya, Axton, Zer0, or bonus DLC Vault Hunters Gaige the Mechromancer and Krieg the Psycho.

• Procedural Weapon Generation: Discover billions of randomized weapons featuring distinct manufacturer traits, elemental effects, and stats.

• Includes Six Major DLC Packs: Bundled with Captain Scarlett, Mr. Torgue, Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1, and character DLCs.

• Cross-Save & 2-Player Co-Op: Transfer save files seamlessly between PS Vita and PS3, or team up online with a friend over Wi-Fi connection.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Which DLC expansions are included on the PS Vita version of Borderlands 2?

The PS Vita release includes six DLC add-on packs: Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty, Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage, the Mechromancer Character Class (Gaige), the Psycho Character Class (Krieg), Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1, and the Creature Slaughter Dome.

Does Borderlands 2 support multiplayer on PS Vita?

Yes, the PS Vita version supports 2-player online cooperative multiplayer over a Wi-Fi connection.

How do touch controls work in Borderlands 2 on PS Vita?

The game uses the front touch screen for opening the map and inventory, while the rear touch pad is mapped to sprint, melee, and throwing grenades to compensate for the hardware's single pair of shoulder buttons.

How do I install Borderlands 2 on a custom firmware PS Vita?

The game can be installed on custom firmware (CFW) enabled PS Vita consoles using standard formats like NoNpDrm, VPK, or MAI dumps via VitaShell.