Gearbox has announced that the Epic Games Store has nabbed Borderlands 3 as a timed-exclusive for PC, as previously leaked. The loot-shooter will only be available for PC on Epic's digital storefront for a period of six months, from its release on September 13 to April 2020. Once that's done and dusted, it'll show up on other digital outlets. 'The PC gaming community has been an important part of the success of the Borderlands series, and we are excited to be partnering with Epic who recognise its worldwide popularity and share in our commitment to bring Borderlands 3 to this rapidly expanding audience,' said David Ismailer, president of 2K. 'Our mission, in addition to delivering the most engaging and captivating entertainment experiences, is to embrace new distribution platforms that will contribute to our effort to grow the audience for Borderlands 3.' Borderlands 3 is receiving three special editions, including a Diamond Loot Chest Collector's Edition.<doc-sep>Prepare to explore the world of Pandora and beyond once more on September 13, 2019 when Borderlands 3 drops. Announced earlier this week by Gearbox Software and 2K Publishing, the third entry in the esteemed looter-shooter franchise will be available on the PS4, Xbox One, and on the PC, but as a timed exclusive on the Epic Games Store. In the new trailer shown above, the names of the new playable Vault Hunters have been revealed. Moze as THE GUNNER: When Moze needs backup she Digistructs her mech – Iron Bear – for a sucker punch of additional firepower. When Moze needs backup she Digistructs her mech – Iron Bear – for a sucker punch of additional firepower. Amara as THE SIREN: A confident, capable brawler with the ability to summon ethereal fists, Amara uses her Siren powers to smash her enemies. A confident, capable brawler with the ability to summon ethereal fists, Amara uses her Siren powers to smash her enemies. FL4K as the BEASTMASTER: FL4K lives for the hunt. So do the loyal beasts that follow their master’s every command. Their preferred prey? Unsuspecting bandits, those poor suckers. FL4K lives for the hunt. So do the loyal beasts that follow their master’s every command. Their preferred prey? Unsuspecting bandits, those poor suckers. Zane as the OPERATIVE: Specializing in battlefield gadgetry, Zane is extremely proficient at slipping into combat, creating chaos, and sneaking back out as if he were never there. From Left: Zane, Moze, FL4K, Amara The quartet will be going up against the Calypso Twins, Tyreen and Troy, presumably the main villains of the story. From Left: Troy, Tyreen Also, in typical Borderlands fashion, you’ll be able to pepper your enemies with “over one billion” guns, with the zaniness of the designs going through the roof this time. We’ve had talking guns before, so how about a walking AND talking one this time? Gameplay is also as typical as Borderlands gets, but that’s always a good thing in this case. Seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op gameplay makes a return, with enemies scaled to your level, and loot drops are exclusive to each player, so no one misses out on anything. Split-screen local co-op also returns, which is perfect if you have a friend or significant other who wants in on the Borderlands 3 goodness. Pre-orders are available on the official Borderlands 3 website now and will get you a Gold Weapon Skins Pack upon doing so, regardless of the edition. The Standard Edition goes for US$59.99, which includes the pre-order bonuses and the base game. The Deluxe Edition will go for US$79.99, which will also include: Retro Cosmetic Pack Neon Cosmetic Pack Gearbox Cosmetic Pack Toy Box Weapon Pack XP & loot drop boost mods The Super Deluxe Edition (US$99.99) contains: 4 campaign DLC packs featuring new stories, missions and challenges Butt Stallion Weapon Skin Butt Stallion Weapon trinket Butt Stallion grenade mod And finally, the Collector’s Edition (US$249.99) comes pre-packaged in a shiny Diamond Loot Chest Replica, which then contains all of the above and the following: 10x 3.5″ Borderlands character figurines, including the four new Vault Hunters, the Calypso Twins, as well as fan-favourite characters across the game franchise Sanctuary 3 snap model replica 4x Vault Key keychains Cloth galaxy map featuring the Borderlands universe 5x Character Art Lithographs featuring the new Vault Hunters and the Calypso Twins Borderlands 3 Steelbook Case To cap things off, Gearbox and 2K will be hosting a Gameplay Reveal livestream on May 1, so tune in for that. Borderlands 3 officially launches on September 13, 2019 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Marion has a serious RPG addiction. Sometimes it bleeds into real life; he forgets to sleep because he thinks he has a Witcher’s body clock. Forgive him in advance if he suddenly blurts out terms such as “Mind Flayer” and “Magic Missile”, because never once does he stop thinking about his next Dungeons & Dragons game. Drop a Facebook comment below!<doc-sep>Something to look forward to: Gearbox has confirmed that the PC version of Borderlands 3 will arrive as an Epic Games Store exclusive on September 13. Like most other titles that launch solely on the platform, this is a timed exclusivity deal, meaning it will be “available on additional PC digital storefronts in April 2020.” The news doesn’t come as a huge surprise. Monday saw Borderlands 3’s release date revealed in a deleted tweet posted on the game’s official Twitter account. But being April Fools’ Day, there was always a chance this could have been an elaborate hoax. Additionally, another deleted tweet, this one showing an ad for the game, suggested it would be an Epic Games Store exclusive, something Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford all but confirmed in a follow-up tweet, where he mentioned a six-month exclusivity period. Now, the deleted tweets have been confirmed as accurate. There’s also a new trailer that shows off the playable vault hunters: Moze the Gunner, Amara the Siren, FL4K the Beastmaster, and Zane the Operative. Online multiplayer will be available, as will split-screen co-op. Players can team up with anybody, irrespective of their level or mission progress. The standard version of the game costs $60. You don’t get anything else with it, though preordering secures "gold weapon skins" and a "weapon trinket." There are also an $80 Deluxe Edition and a $100 Super Deluxe Edition, which include cosmetic packs, trinkets and the like. The more expensive of the two also comes with a season pass, which gets buyers the four campaign DLC packs. Finally, there’s the $250 Diamond Loot Chest collector’s edition, which contains everything from the Super Deluxe Edition along with a Loot Chest Replica, ten figurines, a cloth Galaxy map, a steelbook case, a Sanctuary 3 snap model, keychains, and five character art lithographs. All three deluxe versions of the game also come with XP and loot boost mods. There isn’t much detail about these so we don’t know if they’re temporary, but their inclusion might cause some controversy.<doc-sep>In brief: Borderlands fans had reason to celebrate when, as rumored, the third game in the main franchise was unveiled at Pax East last week. Now, a couple of deleted tweets appear to have revealed Borderlands 3’s release date while confirming that it would be another timed Epic Games Store exclusive. The official Borderlands 3 Twitter account posted a message yesterday stating that “Mayhem,” a term previously used to describe the game, is coming on September 13. While the post did arrive on April Fools’ Day, the fact it was quickly deleted and arrived via an official account suggests its legitimacy. Additionally, Twitter user Wario64 posted another deleted tweet, this one featuring a short ad for Borderlands 3. There’s an Epic Games Store logo in the bottom left corner of the video, suggesting the shooter will be joining Metro Exodus, Phoenix Point, and several others as a timed exclusive. Borderlands 3 releasing on Epic Games Store (from a Twitter ad video that is now deleted) pic.twitter.com/d4v17GapWZ — Wario64 (@Wario64) April 1, 2019 Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford responded to the clip, all but confirming that Borderlands 3 will only be available on the Epic Games Store for the first six months after release. Pitchford wrote that publisher 2K Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive are responsible for "all decisions regarding price-points, territories, distribution and platform partnerships." He added that anyone with inquiries regarding those topics, which would include complaining about the exclusivity deal, should write to 2K. The CEO then sent out another tweet that hinted at the length of time Borderlands 3 will remain exclusive to Epic. “To me, exclusives are fine when they come w/ advantages and when they are short – say, six months :),” he wrote. As a customer, I’m happy to shop in different stores - already do! I’ve bought games from Xbox, Playstation, Switch, Steam, Origin, GOG, Humble, Uplay, Epic and other stores. To me, exclusives are fine when they come w/ advantages and when they are short – say, six months :) 2/3 — Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) April 1, 2019 We don’t have long to wait to discover Borderlands 3’s official release date. Pitchford and a company rep said it would be revealed tomorrow (April 3).<doc-sep>
tech2 News Staff The rumours were true and Borderlands 3 will indeed be an Epic Games Store exclusive. However, it’s going to be a limited period exclusive and it will start rolling out on other PC digital distribution platforms after April 2020. Borderlands 3 comes out on 13 September on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. When the rumours around its exclusivity were floating around, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford had tweeted out to address some of the concerns of fans of the franchise. He explained that 2K and Take Two had the exclusive publishing rights to the game including making decisions on price-points, territories, distribution and platform partnerships. The reason Pitchford even thought it necessary to come clean about the deal with 2K and Take Two is the severe community backlash that Epic's game platform is receiving. Epic Games, the creator of popular PUBG alternative Fortnite, has been accused by gamers of using underhanded tactics to score exclusives in a bid to strengthen the Epic Games Store (it's like an App Store for PC games). In a follow-up tweet, he stated that he thinks “exclusives are fine when they come w/ advantages and when they are short – say, six months”. This suggested that Borderlands 3 was going to be an Epic Store exclusive. Now with the release date in September out in the open, the exclusivity termination on April shows that Randy had indirectly confirmed the temporary exclusivity duration as well. As a customer, I’m happy to shop in different stores - already do! I’ve bought games from Xbox, Playstation, Switch, Steam, Origin, GOG, Humble, Uplay, Epic and other stores. To me, exclusives are fine when they come w/ advantages and when they are short – say, six months 2/3 — Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) 1 April 2019 Borderlands 3 has managed to stay in the news almost every day leading up to its official launch. Whether it was the first teaser video or the full trailer with its official announcement or when the release date was accidentally leaked or when recently the box art was leaked out. Along with the announcement of the release date, Gearbox also released a new trailer. While there’s still time for Borderlands 3 to come out, Gearbox has breathed new life into the older games. The current Borderlands titles in user libraries will be upgraded to the Game of the Year Edition for free. Apart from improvements to the visuals, it also adds all the DLCs and some gameplay improvements. Free ultra HD texture pack upgrades have also been deployed for Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Check out our livestream where we revisited Borderlands 2 last week.