2K Borderlands video game

Borderlands is a critically acclaimed action role-playing first-person shooter video game franchise. The series was originally created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive. The physical discs and packaging for these games are typically manufactured in multiple regions, including the United States, Mexico, and Austria, depending on the intended market.

The franchise has deep roots in the United States gaming industry, with Gearbox Software based in Texas and 2K headquartered in California. For many years, Gearbox operated as an independent developer until it was acquired by Embracer Group in 2021. However, in a significant shift in the mid-2020s, Take-Two Interactive acquired Gearbox Entertainment from Embracer Group, bringing the developer of the Borderlands series under the same corporate umbrella as its long-time publisher, 2K. This consolidation ensures that the intellectual property remains controlled by one of the largest gaming conglomerates in the world, headquartered in the United States.