Borderlands PRE SEQUEL Easter Eggs

BEST Secret Locations & References

The Ultimate EASTER EGG GUIDE

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is packed with Easter Eggs, from hidden references and side quests to secret areas inspired by famous movies and video games.

Below you’ll find some of the best Easter Eggs in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, including memorable references to Super Mario Bros, Star Wars, Toy Story, and 2001: A Space Odyssey that are well worth discovering during your playthrough.

Super Mario Bros

Location: Tycho’s Ribs
Type: Secret area
DLC Required: No

What is the Super Mario Bros Easter Egg?

Hidden in Tycho’s Ribs is one of the most memorable Easter Eggs in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, inspired by the classic Super Mario Bros games. A hidden elevator leads to a secret room filled with Mario-themed platforms, brick-textured chests, and platforming challenges.

As you explore the area, you’ll find multiple treasure chests, a hidden Warp Zone, and several references to the iconic Nintendo series, making it one of the most creative secrets in the game.

How to Find the Super Mario Bros Easter Egg?

  1. Travel to Tycho’s Ribs.
  2. Find the elevator without the yellow energy barrier at the top.
  3. Ride the elevator to enter the hidden Mario-themed area.
  4. Defeat all the enemies to unlock the exit and the first treasure room.
  5. Explore the platforming section to reach the upper levels.
  6. Walk through the hidden wall near the top to discover the secret Warp Zone and an additional treasure room.

TIPS

  • Several elevators are located in this area, but only one leads to the Easter Egg. Look for the one without the yellow barrier.
  • Take time to explore the entire platforming area, as the hidden Warp Zone contains additional treasure chests.
  • Look for the hidden Vault Symbol while exploring the upper platforms.

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Star Wars

Location: Vorago Solitude
Type: Side quest
DLC Required: No

What is the Star Wars Easter Egg?

The Star Wars Easter Egg is a side quest called These are the Bots, filled with references to the iconic sci-fi franchise. During the mission, you’ll escort two robots inspired by C-3PO and R2-D2 as they search for a mysterious character named Toby Van Adobe, a parody of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

The quest features humorous dialogue, several Star Wars references, and rewards you with a unique laser weapon upon completion.

How to Find the Star Wars Easter Egg?

  1. Travel to Vorago Solitude.
  2. Head to the bottom-right area of the map.
  3. Accept the These are the Bots side quest.
  4. Escort the two robots through the map until they reach Toby Van Adobe.
  5. Complete the mission to receive your reward.

TIPS

  • Listen to the robots’ dialogue as you progress through the mission, as it’s filled with Star Wars references and jokes.
  • Completing the quest rewards you with a unique laser weapon.
  • This is one of the easiest Easter Eggs in the game, as there are no hidden paths or puzzles to solve.
  • If you’re aiming for 100% completion, this side quest also counts toward completing all optional missions.

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Buzz Lightyear

Location: Triton Flats
Type: Side quest
DLC Required: No

What is the Buzz Lightyear Easter Egg?

The Buzz Lightyear Easter Egg is a reference to Toy Story, featuring an NPC named Neil Parsec. After completing a side quest involving a rocket launch, Neil attempts to prove he can fly by jumping from a cliff, recreating Buzz Lightyear’s famous attempts to fly in the Toy Story movies.

It’s a short but memorable scene that’s easy to miss if you leave the area immediately after finishing the quest.

How to Find the Buzz Lightyear Easter Egg?

  1. Travel to Triton Flats.
  2. Accept the No Such Thing As A Free Launch side quest from Cosmo Wishbone.
  3. Complete the entire mission.
  4. Save and Quit, then reload your character.
  5. Return to the quest location.
  6. You’ll find Neil Parsec waiting outside. Approach him to witness the Toy Story reference.

TIPS

  • You must complete No Such Thing As A Free Launch before the Easter Egg becomes available.
  • Don’t leave the area after finishing the mission, the Easter Egg only appears after reloading your game.
  • Listen to Neil’s dialogue before he jumps, as it references Buzz Lightyear’s belief that he can fly.

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2001: A Space Odyssey

Location: Stanton’s Liver
Type: Secret area
DLC Required: No

What is the 2001: A Space Odyssey Easter Egg?

Hidden in Stanton’s Liver is an Easter Egg inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey. After following a hidden path, you’ll discover a mysterious Monolith that recreates several memorable scenes from the movie.

By stepping into the Monolith, you’ll be transported through different locations inspired by the film, including the prehistoric landscape where the Monolith first appears, the iconic white room, and the famous Star Child finale.

How to Find the 2001: A Space Odyssey Easter Egg?

  1. Travel to Stanton’s Liver.
  2. Follow the hidden path through the caves until you reach a small research area.
  3. Defeat any enemies guarding the Monolith.
  4. Step into the Monolith to begin the Easter Egg.
  5. Continue interacting with each Monolith you encounter to experience every scene inspired by the movie.

TIPS

  • Explore the cave carefully, as the entrance to the Easter Egg is easy to miss.
  • A loot chest can be found along the hidden path before reaching the Monolith.
  • Once you’ve completed the Easter Egg, you’ll need to leave the area before experiencing it again.

VIDEO WALKTHROUGH