Exclusive: Borderlands 3 Unveils Highly-Anticipated Switch Release Date

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Gearbox Software and 2K Games have confirmed that Borderlands 3 will be releasing on Nintendo Switch on October 6, fulfilling the long-standing fan demand.

The Nintendo Switch version boasts the complete base game, along with all DLC packs and over 30 cosmetic items, offering gamers a vast amount of content to enjoy for countless hours.

Additionally, the announcement unveiled the arrival of the Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box. This comprehensive collection comprises Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3, and New Tales from the Borderlands, all with the inclusion of previously released DLC.

Borderlands 3 fans will finally have their wishes fulfilled as Gearbox Software and 2K Games confirm the release date of October 6 for the game on Nintendo Switch. This highly-anticipated version comes four years after the initial launch of Borderlands 3 in September 2019, offering Nintendo Switch players countless hours of captivating gameplay.

Following the defeat of Handsome Jack in Borderlands 2, the Children of the Vault are now vying for power in Borderlands 3. To retrieve a valuable lost Vault map in the possession of Troy and Tyreen, the leaders of the Children of the Vault, the Vault Hunters venture back to Pandora. However, this time, the story of Borderlands 3 takes players beyond Pandora, to various planets and Vaults. This exciting adventure will be available to Nintendo Switch gamers for the first time in October.

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is set to launch on October 6 for Nintendo Switch, as announced by Gearbox and 2K through the official Borderlands Twitter account. This edition encompasses the main game, along with more than 30 additional cosmetic items, and all six DLC packs. Priced at $59.99, Nintendo Switch users can enjoy Moxxi'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. Excitingly, the Nintendo Switch version supports both local and online co-op, allowing friends to team up and gather plentiful loot. We await further information regarding the performance of the Nintendo Switch version.

For those interested, physical copies of the Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition can now be pre-ordered at select retailers, including GameStop. Additionally, the announcement of Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box was made concurrently with the release of Borderlands 3 on Nintendo Switch. Scheduled for September 1, this collection will contain Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3, and New Tales from the Borderlands, each with their respective previously released DLC. However, it should be noted that Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box will not be available for Nintendo Switch users.

The announcement finally confirms the rumors that Nintendo Switch gamers can expect the release of Borderlands 3. With the continual development of new mods and builds, the popularity of Borderlands 3 is expected to grow even more with the Nintendo Switch version. The success of the Nintendo Switch will depend on the game's performance and post-launch support.

More information about the Nintendo Switch version will be shared by Gearbox and 2K through official channels and the Borderlands 3 website. While waiting for further details, gamers who are new to the series can get acquainted by playing Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch.

Borderlands 3 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version launches October 6.