Hello new players!

First thing: If you have any questions not addressed here, comment below and one of our veterans will help you out.

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We’re so glad to see you hopping into Battleborn and the awesome community around it. Joining the party late can be daunting sometimes (especially for a game like Battleborn) so here’s some information that should ease your transition.

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Before you start playing, check out our beginners guide. It will run you through the fundamentals of the gameplay, story mode, multiplayer mode, loot system, and more. Along with this, check out the big list of 100 Battleborn tips from the BB forums.

#[Beginners Guide] (http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=972539404)

#[Rundown of PvP Modes] (https://battleborn.com/en/news/view/battleborn-pvp-at-a-glance/)

#[Veteran Tips for Beginners] (https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/veterans-what-tips-would-you-give-new-players/1561637?u=temirarash)

#[100 Battleborn Tips] (https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/100-ways-to-survive-solo-pvp/1553034)

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If you’re just starting out with the free trial version, there are a couple things you should know. First, you won’t be able to jump straight into normal multiplayer until you hit Command Rank 20. You’ll also start out with a tutorial mode against bots. Here’s the breakdown of your road to normal matchmaking:

#[New Player Matchmaking Steps] (https://i.redd.it/wtuzgzs8692z.png)

Be sure to read the full description of the free trial version and check out the free trial FAQ below, so you know what you’re getting into.

#[Free Trial Announcement] (https://battleborn.com/en/news/view/en-battleborn-free-trial/)

#[Free Trial FAQ] (https://battleborn.com/en/news/view/en-battleborn-free-trial-faq/)

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Battleborn is a game best played with friends—especially when you’re new. You can party up with others on the sub here, or use one of these other resources. Find a Battleborn veteran and stick with them as you learn the ropes.

#[Discord] (https://discordapp.com/invite/0skGDG3kAuzdqfNR)

#[LFT Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlebornLFT/)

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A lot has changed in Battleborn since release. If you want to catch up on all of the changed made since May of last year, read the posts titled “Battleplan” on the Battleborn news page. They are updates released by Gearbox every Thursday highlighting changes, upcoming events, lore, and more.

#[Battleborn News] (https://battleborn.com/en/news/)

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Gearbox also periodically releases “Shift Codes” for unlocking content in-game. Enter the green (unexpired) codes to unlock loot in-game at the Shift Code menu.

#[Battleborn Shift Codes] (http://orcz.com/Battleborn:_Shift_Codes)

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Those are the basics! Check the sidebar here for many more resources, and don’t hesitate to post here with any questions, comments or concerns you have. Welcome to Battleborn, and good luck saving Solus!