GeForce NOW's Latest Spell: Free Borderlands 4 (Just Don't Trip Over the Catch, Mate!)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
NVIDIA's conjured up a tempting deal for GeForce NOW Ultimate subscribers: a free copy of the chaotic *Borderlands 4* with a 12-month plan – but keep an eye on that upfront cost and 'while supplies last' clause, mate.
Right, so picture this: you're casually scrolling through the digital ether, minding your own business, when BAM! A wild *Borderlands 4* copy appears, shiny and new, asking for nothing. Well, almost nothing. NVIDIA, bless their silicon hearts, has decided to sprinkle a bit of that 'free game' magic dust over their GeForce NOW Ultimate subscribers. But as any good wizard knows, even the best spells often come with a cheeky little incantation you might miss if you're not paying attention, eh?
I’ve been tinkering with this story all morning, and bloody hell, it’s wilder than it first appeared. According to the digital scrolls *[Editor's Note: Original article published by Mohsen Baqery on Game Rant]*, new members who opt for the 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate plan before September 25th will get a complimentary Steam copy of *Borderlands 4*. That's right, the highly anticipated fourth instalment of the chaotic looter-shooter saga, expected to be one of the most-played titles of 2025, could be yours for the low, low price of 'just buying a yearly subscription.'
For those who've been living under a rock (or perhaps just haven't quite stepped into the cloud yet), GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's nifty little service that basically turns your average potato PC into a super-powered gaming rig. You link your Steam, Epic, or other accounts, and suddenly you're streaming your games from NVIDIA's beastly servers. Think of it as having a ridiculously powerful gaming PC that you don't actually own, but can use from pretty much anywhere, on pretty much anything – from your laptop to your smart TV. Pretty neat, right?
Now, the spell in question – sorry, *deal* – is specifically for new members signing up for the GeForce NOW Ultimate 12-month plan. Fork over about $120 upfront (that's roughly $10 a month if you do the maths, which is decent for what you get), and *poof*, a Steam copy of *Borderlands 4* magically appears in your linked account. Considering *Borderlands 4* is expected to hit around the $70 mark, that's a fair chunk of change saved, almost like getting half your subscription back in the form of one of Steam's most anticipated games.
But hold your horses, mate, because here's where my wizardly senses start tingling. There's always a slight wrinkle in the fabric of reality, isn't there? First off, that $120 is all upfront. No monthly payments to ease the blow. And once you've committed, there's no going back – no refunds. So, you'd better be absolutely certain you're ready for a year of cloud gaming and that you actually *want* *Borderlands 4*. Plus, and this is a classic move, it's 'while supplies last.' Which, let's be fair, usually means it could vanish faster than a goblin seeing a gold coin, potentially well before the September 25th deadline. So, if you're keen, probably don't dawdle.
Now, let's talk about the prize: *Borderlands 4*. The latest chaotic entry in Gearbox Software's beloved looter-shooter franchise, which, fair dinkum, has already kicked off with a bang. We're talking over 150,000 concurrent players on Steam within its first few hours – that's a stampede, not just a queue! People are clearly buzzing for more vault hunting madness. And get this, one of its standout features is good old couch co-op. Remember those days? So, even if only one mate springs for the GFN deal, you can still blast baddies together from the same sofa. Proper brilliant, that.
And for the tech-heads out there, the Ultimate tier of GFN lets you run certain games on their shiny new GeForce RTX 5080 servers. *Borderlands 4* is one of 'em. So, if you fancy streaming your mayhem in glorious 4K resolution at buttery-smooth frame rates (up to 240 FPS, mind you), your devices are about to get a serious upgrade, virtually speaking. It’s like having an impossibly powerful rig floating in the clouds, just waiting for your command.
So, who's this spell cast for, exactly? Is it the perfect bait to reel in a whole new school of cloud gamers? Or is it more of a wink and a nod to the folks already knee-deep in the GeForce NOW ecosystem, perhaps those whose subscriptions are nearing their expiry date? I reckon it's a bit of both, but probably leans heavily towards the latter. A free AAA game is always a nice sweetener, but switching entirely to cloud gaming is a pretty big commitment for many. Latency, internet stability, giving up local files – these are all big considerations. Still, for an existing GFN user looking to renew, getting a highly anticipated game like *Borderlands 4* for essentially 'free' with their yearly subscription? That's a no-brainer of a value proposition, if you ask me.
It’s always interesting to watch these bigger companies try to shift paradigms, isn’t it? Cloud gaming has been 'the next big thing' for a while now, and these kinds of bundled offers feel like a constant experiment to figure out what finally pushes it into the mainstream. It’s not just about selling a subscription; it’s about selling a *lifestyle* – the freedom to play anywhere. And a blockbuster like *Borderlands 4* certainly gives them some serious firepower for that pitch, especially when they can flaunt the latest hardware like the RTX 5080, even if you’re just streaming it.
Ultimately, it's a pretty tempting offer if you're already in the cloud gaming camp or seriously considering taking the plunge. Just remember to read the scrolls before you sign the magical contract, eh? Free games are great, but knowing exactly what you're getting into is even better. Happy vault hunting, whether it's local or beamed down from the digital heavens!
Tags: Cloud Gaming, Borderlands 4, GeForce NOW, Gaming Deals, NVIDIA
Original article: Game Rant