The biggest news coming out of Gearbox’s PAX East 2019 panel was the reveal ofBorderlands 3, but that doesn’t mean olderBorderlandsgames aren’t getting some love as well. Gearbox has also announced a 4k update forBorderlands: The Handsome Collection, in addition to a remaster of the originalBorderlands. TheBorderlandsremasteris coming asBorderlands: Game of the Year Editionon April 3 and at a budget price.
WhenBorderlands: Game of the Year Editionreleases on April 3, fans can pick it up on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $29.99. However, those that already ownBorderlandsfor PC will get all of the new content as part of a free update.
The new content inBorderlands: Game of the Year Editioncertainly sounds like it will make a return trip to Pandora worth it.Borderlands: Game of the Year Editionwill be adding 4-player split-screen co-op, 4k graphics, new weapons, improved character customization, gold chests and keys, and comes packed with all of the DLC. Additionally, it will add a mini-map to the screen and will rework the final boss fight to make it more exciting for returning players.
It’s possible thatBorderlands: Game of the Year Editionwill have some other changes and surprises in store, but fans will have to wait until its April 3 release date to find out. At the very least, they should be able to expect a souped-up version of the 2009 looter-shooter classic that could help tide them over untilBorderlands 3’s launch.
One detail aboutBorderlands 3that wasn’t announced at PAX East was when exactly its launch would be. However, fans have analyzed theBorderlands 3trailerand have come to the conclusion that the game will likely launch in October of this year. Whether or not the clues in the trailer are actually pointing to an October 2019 release date is up for debate, but more should come to light in the coming months.
In the meantime,Borderlands: Game of the Year Editionand the 4k update forBorderlands: The Handsome Collectionwill be available on April 3 to keep fans occupied untilBorderlands 3is ready for launch.
Borderlands: Game of the Year Editionlaunches on April 3 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
