How To Transfer Borderlands 2 Saves

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How To Transfer Borderlands 2 Saves

From the platform that currently has the save file that you want to transfer: In the main menu of Borderlands 2 select the character you wish to transfer. Select the bottom option on the menu, 'Cross-Save' While connected to the Sony Entertainment Network/PSN select 'Upload Current Character'. In order to transfer old saves forward, all that's needed is the patches which enable cross-save functionality in Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel – as well as the day-one patch for The Handsome Collection. After that, it should be a fairly simple process of uploading and downloading saves using the in-game menus.
Ahead of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection's release next week, developer Gearbox Software has posted a detailed set of instructions for how to migrate your existing saves to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 game.
The Handsome Collection features remastered versions of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. If you've played either of those games on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 (or PlayStation Vita for Borderlands 2), you will be able to move your saves to The Handsome Collection.
The one major catch is that you can only transfer saves within the same console family. This means, Xbox 360 to Xbox One is supported, but not Xbox 360 to PS4.

A PC version of The Handsome Collection has not been announced.How To Transfer Borderlands 2 Saves Pc
To bring your save forward to The Handsome Collection, you'll first need to download a patch for Borderlands 2 or The Pre-Sequel that enables cross-save functionality. This update should arrive later in the week.
After you've downloaded the patch, you need to follow the steps listed below, spelled out by Gearbox. If you're running into trouble, Gearbox recommends visiting its support site.
Ensure all versions of the games are up to date with the latest patch (old-gen and new-gen) and you are connected to PlayStation Network or Xbox Live.
From the main menu of the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions of BL2 or BL:TPS, choose the 'Cross Save' (PlayStation consoles) or 'Cloud Save' (Xbox consoles), then 'Upload Save' function.
Once the save has been uploaded, choose 'Cross Save' or 'Cloud Save' then 'Download Save' from the main menu of the PS4 / Xbox One Handsome Collection game for which you're downloading the save.
IMPORTANT: How To Transfer Borderlands 2 Saves From Mac To PcOnly one save may be uploaded at a time. If you have multiple saves to transfer, upload one save, then download it in the Handsome Collection, then repeat the process for successive saves.
Please note:

The Xbox family of systems can only move saves from Xbox 360 to Xbox One and not the other way around.
The PlayStation family of systems can upload / download saves from any system to any other PlayStation system. Think of PS3 / PS4 / PSV as a triangle, and saves can move in any direction (Vita saves are only applicable to BL2 and not BL:TPS).
Uploading a save does not remove it from the original system, it only creates a copy of the save on the network.
Players will need the day 1 patch for the Handsome Collection in order to download saves.
Players will also need the most recent patch installed for PS3 / Xbox 360 in order to upload saves.
When you transfer your save, here's what comes along with it:
Character level and all mission progress
Badass Points (all of these will transfer, but you'll get to re-spend them)
Backpack inventory
Weapon slots
Cash and Eridum/Moonstones
All unlocked character customizations (heads/skins) ***note that customizations obtained from Telltale's Poker Night 2 will be added in a patch following launch***
Items stored in the bank in Sanctuary

Note that items stored in Claptrap's Secret Stash in Borderlands 2 will NOT transfer along with your save, so be sure to move anything you can't live without to the bank. Trophies and Achievements will also not transfer over and will need to be re-earned.
Your Golden Key balance will also not transfer. However, as a reward for playing Borderlands 2 and/or Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, all players will receive the following bonuses upon signing into SHiFT in The Handsome Collection for the first time:
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2 Game Saves Pc

75 Golden Keys
A healthy chunk of Badass Rank
Bonus character customizations
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
75 Golden Keys
A healthy chunk of Badass Rank
Bonus unique weapons and character customizations
Note: These bonus Badass points can only be earned once and are redeemed instantly upon entering the game. We recommend using the Cross/Cloud Save functionality prior to starting a game in The Handsome Collection to transfer over your account's Badass Rank. This will ensure that bonus Rank is awarded in addition to existing Badass Rank.
Source: Borderlands Xbox One/PS4: Here's How To Transfer Your Saves - GameSpotIn case you were curious about the procedure to transfer your save files to Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this month, be curious no more! Your questions have finally been answered (we hope).
First things first- your saves from the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita versions are all compatible. However, only one save can be uploaded at a time (although you can repeat the process multiple times and get all your saves in the new collection that way).
Borderlands 1 Modded Saves PcHere is what you need to do:

A PC version of The Handsome Collection has not been announced.How To Transfer Borderlands 2 Saves Pc
To bring your save forward to The Handsome Collection, you'll first need to download a patch for Borderlands 2 or The Pre-Sequel that enables cross-save functionality. This update should arrive later in the week.
After you've downloaded the patch, you need to follow the steps listed below, spelled out by Gearbox. If you're running into trouble, Gearbox recommends visiting its support site.
Ensure all versions of the games are up to date with the latest patch (old-gen and new-gen) and you are connected to PlayStation Network or Xbox Live.
From the main menu of the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions of BL2 or BL:TPS, choose the 'Cross Save' (PlayStation consoles) or 'Cloud Save' (Xbox consoles), then 'Upload Save' function.
Once the save has been uploaded, choose 'Cross Save' or 'Cloud Save' then 'Download Save' from the main menu of the PS4 / Xbox One Handsome Collection game for which you're downloading the save.
IMPORTANT: How To Transfer Borderlands 2 Saves From Mac To PcOnly one save may be uploaded at a time. If you have multiple saves to transfer, upload one save, then download it in the Handsome Collection, then repeat the process for successive saves.
Please note:
The Xbox family of systems can only move saves from Xbox 360 to Xbox One and not the other way around.
The PlayStation family of systems can upload / download saves from any system to any other PlayStation system. Think of PS3 / PS4 / PSV as a triangle, and saves can move in any direction (Vita saves are only applicable to BL2 and not BL:TPS).
Uploading a save does not remove it from the original system, it only creates a copy of the save on the network.
Players will need the day 1 patch for the Handsome Collection in order to download saves.
Players will also need the most recent patch installed for PS3 / Xbox 360 in order to upload saves.
When you transfer your save, here's what comes along with it:
Character level and all mission progress
Badass Points (all of these will transfer, but you'll get to re-spend them)
Backpack inventory
Weapon slots
Cash and Eridum/Moonstones
All unlocked character customizations (heads/skins) ***note that customizations obtained from Telltale's Poker Night 2 will be added in a patch following launch***
Items stored in the bank in Sanctuary

Note that items stored in Claptrap's Secret Stash in Borderlands 2 will NOT transfer along with your save, so be sure to move anything you can't live without to the bank. Trophies and Achievements will also not transfer over and will need to be re-earned.
Your Golden Key balance will also not transfer. However, as a reward for playing Borderlands 2 and/or Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, all players will receive the following bonuses upon signing into SHiFT in The Handsome Collection for the first time:
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2 Game Saves Pc75 Golden Keys
A healthy chunk of Badass Rank
Bonus character customizations
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
75 Golden Keys
A healthy chunk of Badass Rank
Bonus unique weapons and character customizations
Note: These bonus Badass points can only be earned once and are redeemed instantly upon entering the game. We recommend using the Cross/Cloud Save functionality prior to starting a game in The Handsome Collection to transfer over your account's Badass Rank. This will ensure that bonus Rank is awarded in addition to existing Badass Rank.
Source: Borderlands Xbox One/PS4: Here's How To Transfer Your Saves - GameSpotIn case you were curious about the procedure to transfer your save files to Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this month, be curious no more! Your questions have finally been answered (we hope).
First things first- your saves from the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita versions are all compatible. However, only one save can be uploaded at a time (although you can repeat the process multiple times and get all your saves in the new collection that way).
Borderlands 1 Modded Saves PcHere is what you need to do:
Make sure your game is up to date on all systems
From the main menu, select Cross Save (if you are on PlayStation) or Cloud Save (Xbox), and then click on ‘Upload Save'
In The Handsome Jack Collection, click on Cross Save, then Download Save
There are a few restrictions- PlayStation family saves are compatible only with PlayStation family versions, and Xbox family saves with Xbox family versions. This means your Xbox 360 save does not upload to the PS4 Handsome Jack Collection.
If you do do this, your original save won't be deleted either- just copied.