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{{Fixbox/fix|Manual fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Manual fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | ||
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− | <li> | + | <li>Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code></li> |
+ | <li>Open <code>WillowEngine.ini</code>.</li> | ||
<li>Find:<pre>StartupMovies=2K_logo | <li>Find:<pre>StartupMovies=2K_logo | ||
StartupMovies=Gearbox_logo | StartupMovies=Gearbox_logo | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Modify .ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify .ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code> |
+ | # Open <code>WillowInput.ini</code>. | ||
# Find under <code>[WillowGame.WillowPlayerInput]</code> the section: <code>Bindings=(Name="F8",Command="shot")</code>. | # Find under <code>[WillowGame.WillowPlayerInput]</code> the section: <code>Bindings=(Name="F8",Command="shot")</code>. | ||
# Add the following: <code>Bindings=(Name="F11",Command="FOV 90",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False)</code>. | # Add the following: <code>Bindings=(Name="F11",Command="FOV 90",Control=False,Shift=False,Alt=False)</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|V-Sync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|V-Sync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code> |
+ | # Open <code>WillowEngine.ini</code>. | ||
# Change <code>UseVsync=False</code> to <code>UseVsync=True</code>. | # Change <code>UseVsync=False</code> to <code>UseVsync=True</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Mouse Smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Mouse Smoothing|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code> |
+ | # Open <code>WillowInput.ini</code>. | ||
# Change <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</code> to <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code> | # Change <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=true</code> to <code>bEnableMouseSmoothing=false</code> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable scroll wheel|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable scroll wheel|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code> |
+ | # Open <code>WillowInput.ini</code>. | ||
# Search for all instances of <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollUp",ModifierKeyFlags=42</code> and change them to <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollUp"</code>. | # Search for all instances of <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollUp",ModifierKeyFlags=42</code> and change them to <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollUp"</code>. | ||
# Search for all instances of <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollDown",ModifierKeyFlags=42</code> and change them to <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollDown"</code>. | # Search for all instances of <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollDown",ModifierKeyFlags=42</code> and change them to <code>InputKeyName="MouseScrollDown"</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Modify .ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Modify .ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code> |
+ | # Open <code>WillowGame.ini</code>. | ||
# Change the <code>FakePlatform=</code> value. Refer to the table below to find the value your controller corresponds to. | # Change the <code>FakePlatform=</code> value. Refer to the table below to find the value your controller corresponds to. | ||
{{ii}} If this fix works, the "Online Game" and "LAN Game" main menu options will change to "Xbox LIVE" and "System Link." | {{ii}} If this fix works, the "Online Game" and "LAN Game" main menu options will change to "Xbox LIVE" and "System Link." | ||
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# Add '''-dx9''' to the command line (helps fps) | # Add '''-dx9''' to the command line (helps fps) | ||
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Borderlands\WillowGame\Config\</code> |
+ | # Open <code>WillowEngine.ini</code>. | ||
# Find '''UseVsync''' and set it to '''True''' (helps with tearing). | # Find '''UseVsync''' and set it to '''True''' (helps with tearing). | ||
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Developers | |
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Gearbox Software | |
Demiurge Studios[1] | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 26, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | December 3, 2010 |
Warnings
Key points
- Multiplayer for the Steam version has been transitioned to Steamworks as of September 15, 2014.[2]
General information
- Borderlands Wiki
- Gearbox Forums - BL PC and Mac Technical Support
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM DFA online activation. Retail product keys of the GOTY Edition can activate DLC on Steam. | |||
Publisher website | GOTY Edition | |||
GOTY Edition is also available. | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | GOTY Edition | |||
Humble Store | GOTY Edition is also available. | |||
Mac App Store | GOTY Edition | |||
Steam |
- All product keys activate on Steam; retail versions can be activated using the Borderlands Granting Tool under Tools in the Steam client.[3]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned | Part of GOTY release. | |
Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot | Part of GOTY release. | |
The Secret Army of General Knoxx | Part of GOTY release. | |
Claptrap's Robot Revolution | Part of GOTY release. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Borderlands Advanced Settings
- The Borderlands Config Tool adds many essential video and gameplay options. See Mods.
Force Software PhysX
Instructions |
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Turn Off Texture Streaming
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/8980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Borderlands natively supports widescreen and ultra-wide resolutions through its options menu. Support is normally Vert- in all widescreen resolutions, but there is a quick solution for Hor+ widescreen gameplay in all resolutions.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Split Screen
- Refer to this guide for split screen support.
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Enable scroll wheel in text boxes
Instructions |
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Enable Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 controller UI
Instructions |
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- Possible values for
FakePlatform=
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Value | Effect |
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-1 | disabled/auto |
0 | PC |
1 | Xbox 360 |
2 | PlayStation 3 |
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Spanish | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Turkish | ||||
Polish |
Turkish
- A Turkish fan patch is available here. Note that this patch requires at least game version 1.41, and DLCs are not included.
Polish
- A Polish patch is available here. Note that this patch requires at least game version 1.41, and DLCs are not included.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Co-op See this Steam Users' Forums Guide on hacking splitscreen into the game. |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op Needs conversion tools for non-Steam versions, including retail copies. Go to 2K support page for more details. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Add the target IP and port as a command line argument.[4] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7777, 28900, 28902, 28910 |
UDP | 7777, 27900, 28902 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Borderlands 1. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Activating DLC
Instructions |
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General Protection Fault / R6025 runtime error
Instructions |
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Fixing Performance Issues
Instructions |
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Progress Not Being Saved
Instructions |
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Some weapon stats are not visible
Instructions |
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Game freezes in Lockdown Palace (General Knoxx DLC)
Instructions |
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No Sound through headphones on laptops
Instructions |
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Issues unresolved
Crashes on Startup (Windows XP)
Some users, after having installed and successfully played the game on Windows XP, experience a standard "Borderlands has encountered an error and needs to close" message after some time. There are no known solutions for this problem.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD, SpeechFX | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
Mods
- Run the game and change a keybind in the options menu at least once before using this tool. This will create the necessary.ini files and should fix options being disabled in the tool.
- This tool unlocks many options including the following:
- Disable startup movies
- Disable story introduction movies
- Disable mouse smoothing
- Disable in-game voice chat
- Windowed mode
- V-sync
- Change FOV
- Increase Difficulty (LAN only)
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz Dual-core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3000 series Nvidia GeForce 7000 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | ATI Radeon HD 4000 series Nvidia GeForce 9000 series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/8980/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (8980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)