Gearbox Software officially announced the development of Borderlands, a new first-person shooter with RPG elements.
Borderlands was released worldwide for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, as well as for Microsoft Windows, marking the launch of the franchise.
The first downloadable content (DLC) pack for Borderlands was released, adding new missions and areas.
Another DLC pack offering arena-style combat challenges was released for Borderlands.
A major DLC expansion with new weapons, missions, and challenges.
The sequel to Borderlands was released, greatly expanding the game universe and features.
The discovery and opening of the ancient alien Vault on the planet Pandora, which sets off the main events of the game as vault hunters seek its treasure.
Four vault hunters—Roland, Lilith, Mordecai, and Brick—arrive on Pandora to search for the Vault despite its dangers and the lawlessness of the planet.
The vault hunters clash repeatedly with the Crimson Lance mercenary organization, which aims to control the Vault's technology.
Vault hunters take down Captain Flynt, a bandit leader guarding key paths toward the Vault and the Wildlife Exploitation Preserve.
Vault hunters successfully access the Vault, battle and defeat 'The Destroyer,' an ancient monster guarding the vault's treasure.
Despite initial expectations, the Vault contains a deadly monstrosity rather than treasures, shifting the focus to survival.
