Is Borderlands 3 co-op?

Yes, Borderlands 3 supports co-op.

Does Borderlands 3 have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Borderlands 3.

Do we both need to own Borderlands 3 to play together?

Yes. Borderlands 3 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Borderlands 3?

About 3,164 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Can you play Borderlands 3 on LAN?

Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op for Borderlands 3, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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Is Borderlands 3 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Borderlands 3 is a looter shooter game released in 2020, 84% positive on Steam (149,065 reviews), with 3,164 playing right now. $59.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooShooter · Looter shooter

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault…

How Borderlands 3 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Yes
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: RPG, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, FPS, Online Co-Op, Action, Loot, Open World

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Quick answers

Is Borderlands 3 co-op?: Yes, Borderlands 3 supports co-op.
Does Borderlands 3 have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Borderlands 3.
Do we both need to own Borderlands 3 to play together?: Yes. Borderlands 3 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Borderlands 3?: About 3,164 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Can you play Borderlands 3 on LAN?: Yes. Steam lists LAN co-op for Borderlands 3, so it works on a local network without the game's online servers.

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