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After years of fervent fan demand, Gearbox Software and 2K Games finally confirm thatBorderlands 3will be releasing on October 6 for Nintendo Switch. The new Nintendo Switch version releases four years after the initial launch ofBorderlands 3in September 2019, and gamers who choose to opt for this version will have hundreds of hours of content to explore.
AfterHandsome Jack’s defeat inBorderlands 2, the Children of the Vault attempt to fill the empty throne inBorderlands 3. Vault Hunters return to Pandora to recover a lost Vault map that’s in the possession of Troy and Tyreen, the leaders of the Children of the Vault. The story takesBorderlands 3players to planets and Vaults outside of Pandora, however. Nintendo Switch gamers will be able to experienceBorderlands 3for the first time this October.
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In a tweet from the officialBorderlandsTwitter account, Gearbox and 2K announced thatBorderlands 3 Ultimate Editionreleases on October 6 for Nintendo Switch.Borderlands 3 Ultimate Editionincludes the base game, over 30 additional cosmetic items, and all six DLC packs for $59.99 on Nintendo Switch. These DLC packs includeMoxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, Designer’s Cut, and Director’s Cut. Moreover, the Nintendo Switch version supports local and online co-op, allowing friends to team up and secure tons of loot together. Details about the Nintendo Switch version’s performance were not revealed yet.
Pre-orders for theBorderlands 3 Ultimate Editionphysical edition are now available at participating retailers, including GameStop.Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Boxwas also announced alongside the Nintendo Switch release ofBorderlands 3. This new collection will release on September 1 featuringBorderlands,Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel,Tales from the Borderlands,Borderlands 3, andNew Tales from the Borderlands. All the previously released DLC will be included for the respective titles.Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Boxwill not be released on Nintendo Switch.
The announcement puts years of rumors to rest since Nintendo Switch gamers may look forward toBorderlands 3with certainty.Borderlands 3continues to be a popular title with new mods and builds being crafted, and the Nintendo Switch version could extend its longevity even further. The game’s performance and post-launch support may be the determining factors for the success of the Nintendo Switch.
Gearbox and 2K will likely share more details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch version through official channels and theBorderlands 3website. While waiting on more details, gamers who want to try out the series for the first time may catch up by playingBorderlands Legendary Collectionon Nintendo Switch.
Borderlands 3is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version launches October 6.
