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Having initially introduced the Shift code system with the release of Borderlands 2, Gearbox has successfully maintained the feature throughout all of its subsequent releases, which naturally includes Tiny Tina's Wonderlands as well. By activating Shift codes, players can earn some valuable endgame-tier loot, which is particularly useful when facing difficult enemy encounters and the like.
One of the ways in which players could get a steady supply of Shift codes for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was to keep track of Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's Twitter feed, as he periodically posted codes there. However, it seems that Pitchford missed his schedule last weekend, and he's now promised to make up for it with a more substantial Shift code than is usual.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has numerous Shift codes available already, but since they mainly award players with Skeleton Keys that open completely randomized chests, each player's mileage may vary by a fair margin. Rather than relying on individual Skeleton Key Shift codes, however, Pitchford may have something way more substantial in the works this time around, as he's promised to deliver the "Mother Of All Shift Codes." Anyone that's interested in claiming this allegedly massive reward will need to wait until the end of the week, as Pitchford's promised to drop the code during his attending of this year's PAX.
It's not impossible that Pitchford may have a huge Skeleton Key drop in mind, potentially awarding players dozens of high-end loot drops all at once. While most Shift codes aren't a big deal, some of them have already proven to be quite valuable indeed. In fact, it was in late April that Wonderlands got a Shift code with 10 Keys, allowing players to roll the appropriate chest over and over again, earning numerous rare weapons and armor pieces along the way.
Now, it's also worth pointing out that some Borderlands 3 Shift codes included unique cosmetics and the like. While Wonderlands hasn't had many Shift codes of that type yet, Randy Pitchford may indeed have something special in tow for the Mother Of All Shift Codes, considering the implication. If Gearbox is preparing a major PAX announcement, the upcoming Shift code may even relate to that somehow, though that's admittedly a bit of a stretch.
Considering all of the above, the promised Shift code could be an excellent way for veteran Wonderlands players to jump back into the game, and for total newbies to get a head start. Some players want a new Wonderlands Season Pass already, and it's certainly possible that Gearbox is setting the stage for a near-future announcement, though fans shouldn't get their hopes up. Even if this doesn't end up being the case, getting a batch of exciting top-tier loot is always a good time.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.