How do I access my SHiFT code golden keys in the Pre-Sequel?
I've been dutifully entering Shift codes since the Pre-Sequel launched, and I should have over 20 saved up by now.
When I finally got around to visiting the golden key chest, I saw that I had only 9 keys. I redeemed a new code from today that should have added one key, but upon visiting the chest again I still had only 9. When I opened the chest, my count went down to 8 as expected.
Is there a cap on golden keys? Or is something else going on here?
Best Answer
In the Pre-Sequel, Shift key redemption has become a multi-step process.
I'm expanding on the accepted answer and other comments with a complete walk-through.
Enter a Shift code. Orcz maintains a good list. You can do this in the game's main menu at Extras > Shift Code (menu option) > Shift Code (button). You can also do it in-game as described below.
Get to the "town square" in Concordia. If you begin at the fast travel console in town square, you can use the jump pad directly in front of you to reach the next location: the Shift kiosk.
Visit and activate the Shift kiosk in town square. This will show you a screen that (currently) just promotes Borderlands social media sites. But if you look up, you'll see a tab-button with a key and a gear as shown below. Click it.
Enter keys in-game if you wish. Now you're on the golden key management screen. If you haven't entered Shift codes on the game's main menu, you can enter them here.
Activate the redeemed keys. You should see one or more keys on the left; the screenshot above shows one. Click a key to truly activate it.
And now (finally) you can spend your golden keys at the mysterious chest in town square. I imagine Gearbox made the process more cumbersome for a reason, but it's not apparent to me.
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How do you open the golden chest in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
The Golden Chest is a unique lootable object located at Sanctuary in Borderlands 2, at Concordia in The Pre-Sequel, at both Fyrestone and New Haven in the GOTY Enhanced edition of Borderlands, and aboard Sanctuary III in Borderlands 3. They are opened by using a Golden Key.How do you enter SHiFT codes in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
How To Use Shift CodesHow do you claim golden keys?
To claim one of these Borderlands 3 Shift codes we have below you'll need to head into the game where you can find the Shift menu. In there you'll be able to input the code and, if it's still valid, Golden Keys will be sent to your Vault Hunter's mailbox to be collected.Where is the SHiFT machine in Concordia Borderlands pre-sequel?
The process for redeeming SHiFT rewards in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel also requires a visit to the SHiFT vending machine in Concordia. This vending machine is in the central square across from the Fast Travel station.Borderlands The Pre Sequel: How to enter Shift Codes and get Golden Keys
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