2K Games News Articles
Tuesday21st Nov 2023
News Borderlands 3 Switch Update Out Now, Includes Performance Optimisations & Much More
Here's what's included
If there weren't enough updates going live today, we've now also got one for Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, which finally made its debut on the Switch last month. Early tests suggest it's made some significant improvements. According to the team, the performance in the game has been further optimised and there are even some...
Sunday8th Oct 2023
Video Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch & PS5)
See how the Switch version holds up
Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition is out now on the Nintendo Switch and if you're curious to know how this version looks alongside a next-generation version, you've come to the right place. The folks at GameXplain have put together a side-by-side graphics comparison of Borderlands 3 on the Switch and the...
Friday8th Sep 2023
News Surprise! LEGO 2K Drive Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Download it now
Following the arrival of LEGO 2K Drive on the Switch earlier this year, 2K Games has now rolled out a free demo on the Switch eShop in the US and UK. According to Nintendo's socials, players will be able to cruise around Turbo Acres - the introductory biome of Bricklandia. When LEGO 2K Drive launched on the Switch earlier this...
Thursday31st Aug 2023
News Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Announced For Switch
Coming in October with all previous DLC
2K just dropped a bit of a bombshell — Borderlands 3 will be coming to Switch on 6th October 2023 in a brand new package that includes all previously released DLC (thanks, Gematsu). The game was rated for Switch back in December 2022, but we finally have confirmation from publisher 2K. Borderlands 3 Ul
Wednesday30th Aug 2023
News Surprise! Civilization VI's Leader Pass DLC Has Been Released On Switch
Download it today
In some surprising news today, 2K Games has announced the arrival of the Civilization VI Leader Pass on all consoles including the Nintendo Switch. This DLC wasn't originally planned for console versions of the popular turn-based strategy, but after ongoing requests from the playerbase, 2K has decided to release it on every...
Wednesday16th Aug 2023
News NBA 2K24's New ProPLAY Feature Will Not Make The Lineup On Switch
Reserved for Next Gen only
As we approach the end of the summer, 2K's latest basketball sim once again rears its ugly head with NBA 2K24 tipping off on Switch on 8th September. For the most part, the series has avoided the FIFA-esque corner-cutting in its Nintendo versions, with the Switch receiving the full game (we know, what a concept!) just like...
Friday7th Jul 2023
News NBA 2K24 Tips Off This September On Switch With Kobe Bryant As Its Cover Athlete
Pre-orders are now open
2K has today announced that pre-orders for NBA 2K24 are now open, revealing Kobe Bryant as this year's cover athlete. The game is set to release on 8th September, with Switch owners getting the option of the standard Kobe Bryant Edition or the bulkier Black Mamba Edition which includes bonuses such as extra VC, various...
Wednesday14th Jun 2023
News Long-Rumoured LEGO Football Game Has Been Rated In Korea
An own goal
A rating for LEGO 2K Goooal! has been spotted on The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea website by Gematsu. This suggested that the long-rumoured LEGO football game is potential on the horizon. There were whispers about a LEGO football title way back in February 2022, following a re
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Free Game Trial Has Been Announced For Next Week (UK)
Free pointer
Nintendo has officially announced that its next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will be NBA 2K23, which is stepping onto the court from 7th June. While this addition in 2K's long-running basketball franchise missed out on the MyNBA Eras mode and the MyPlayer 'City' unique to next-gen consoles, there is still a...
Sunday21st May 2023
Round Up The Reviews Are In For LEGO 2K Drive
Ready, set... build!
It's all about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the moment for most Switch owners, but there are still plenty of other new releases to enjoy. One, in particular, that arrived this week was LEGO 2K Drive - a new open-world driving sim featuring all sorts of live service elements. The first round of reviews have now gone live, and...
Friday5th May 2023
News LEGO 2K Drive Outlines Year One Seasons And 'Premium Drive Pass' Rewards
Pay real money to unlock more
As you might recall, the upcoming racer LEGO 2K Drive will be a "live service" with seasonal updates and even a drive pass. 2K and the developer Visual Concepts have now officially detailed what players can expect from this whole service with a "yeah 1 overview" graphic. Season 1 kicks off in June 2023 and the fourth...
Tuesday2nd May 2023
News Marvel's Midnight Suns On Switch "No Longer Planned"
Acclaimed tactics game is skipping Switch
Firaxis Games and 2K have announced that Marvel's Midnight Suns, last year's critically acclaimed comic book card-based tactics game, is no longer coming to Switch Announcing the news alongside the final DLC trailer for the game, publisher 2K confirmed on its official website (via Twitter) that while the...
Sunday16th Apr 2023
News LEGO 2K Drive's Physical Switch Release Is Just A Download Code
Keep driving
LEGO 2K Drive is due out on the Nintendo Switch next month and if you were planning to add a physical copy to your collection, you might want to read on. In case you missed it, listings of the hard card copy include a number of warnings noting how a game card is "not included" with the physical version. A download will be required, and...
Sunday26th Mar 2023
News LEGO 2K Drive Open To Crossovers With Other IP
"Anything is possible in LEGO"
LEGO thrives off crossovers nowadays, so what are the chances we'll see something like the Batmobile or X-Wing in the upcoming racing game LEGO 2K Drive? During a recent chat with Wccftech, the game's creative director Brian Silva was asked this exact question. Although nothing was outright confirmed, Silva did...
Saturday25th Mar 2023
News LEGO 2K Drive Will Include Real Money Transactions
It's a "live service" with seasonal updates & "drive pass"
LEGO 2K Drive got announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this week and if you have been wondering about whether or not there'll be an option to spend money on the game, it seems there will be. A 2K representative has told Wccftech there will be "real money" in play. While players earn...
Wednesday21st Sep 2022
News 2K Warns Customers Of Security Breach And Phishing Scam
'We deeply apologise for any inconvenience and disruption'
2K has taken to Twitter via its @2KSupport account to warn players of a phishing scam. The scam comes as a result of a security breach from an "unauthorised third party" that accessed customer information through one of its help desk platform vendors. According to the statement, illegal...
Friday26th Aug 2022
News Netflix's BioShock Movie Gets 'I Am Legend' Director And 'Blade Runner 2049' Writer
No gods or kings, only men
We have been eagerly anticipating news of Netflix's BioShock movie ever since the media giant announced its plans back in February, and last night the studio provided some fresh details by revealing both the film's writer and director. In a tweet, the streaming service announced that the upcoming adaptation would be...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
News New Tales From The Borderlands Officially Revealed, Hitting Switch In October
Update: Gearbox confirm
Update [Tue 23rd Aug, 2022 19:45 BST]: Gearbox has officially confirmed New Tales from the Borderlands for Switch (and other platforms) with the above trailer at Gamescom 2022. Bringing back people from the now-defunct Telltale Games who developed the first Tales from the Borderlands game, it's launching on 21st October...
Monday15th Aug 2022
News Unlike FIFA, Switch Gamers Are Getting The Newest Mode In NBA 2K23
Take on 15 of MJ's most iconic moments
Weeks after EA announced that its next sporting title, FIFA 23, will release as a Legacy Edition on Switch (which lacks multiple features from the other console versions), it is a relief to see that NBA 2K23 is ensuring that its newest game mode, The Jordan Challenge, is coming to Switch (thanks, Eurogamer)...
Thursday11th Aug 2022
Deals Still Haven't Played BioShock? It's Too Good To Miss At This Price (Europe)
(Bio)Shockingly good savings
BioShock: The Collection made waves when it first arrived on Switch, and now this fantastic first-person package is available on the Nintendo eShop with a tasty 80% discount. Rather than paying the full £39.99 for the celebrated three-game collection, the current Switch eShop sale (Europe only at the moment —...
Tuesday9th Aug 2022
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Delayed (Again), Switch Version To Arrive At A "Later Date"
The aim is to deliver "the best possible experience"
Update #3 [Tue 9th Aug, 2022 02:05 BST]: Marvel's Midnight Suns has suffered yet another delay. The plan now is to launch "later this fiscal year" on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. As for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Switch - these versions will arrive at a "later date". Here's the...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News NBA 2K23's Cover Star Is Michael Jordan, Scores September Release On Switch
There's a Michael Jordan Edition, too
Can you have too much Michael Jordan in your life if you're a basketball fan? 2K don't think so! Yesterday, the sports game publisher announced a release date for the next NBA title, NBA 2K23, and it's exactly when you think it is — September! On 9th September, you'll be able to shoot as many hoops as you...
Tuesday17th May 2022
Random Sorry GameCube, LeBron James Likes The Nintendo 64 More
The King has spoken
King James, otherwise known as the Los Angeles Lakers' player LeBron James, recently held a Q&A on Twitter, and unsurprisingly there were a number of video game questions thrown at the basketball superstar. One, in particular, that's already received quite a bit of attention on social media is a question from the technology...
Friday9th Apr 2021
News Switch Rating For Borderlands 3: Director's Cut Was Apparently An "Error"
It's now been removed
Yesterday, a Nintendo Switch rating for Borderlands 3: Director's Cut was spotted on the PEGI ratings board. What's a bit weird about this is the fact the "Director's Cut" is actually a Season 2 DLC add-on (which
Sunday28th Mar 2021
News PEGI Rating Suggests XCOM: Chimera Squad Is On The Way To Nintendo Switch
Get ready to breach
Following on from the release of the XCOM 2 Collection on the Nintendo Switch last May, it looks like 2K could now be bringing XCOM: Chimera Squad to the hybrid system. This turn-based tactical squad shooter is a sequel to the expansion XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. This information comes from a recent PEGI rating, which suggests...
Thursday18th Feb 2021
News Telltale Lives Again As Tales From The Borderlands Arrives On Switch
Let us tell you a tale of Telltale...
After reappearing on Xbox and PlayStation stores earlier today, it seems that Tales From The Borderlands is finally bringing Telltale Games back from the dead - well, sort of. It seems like it's now in the hands of publisher 2K and Borderlands dev Gearbox, and that somehow means it's coming to Switch. With...
Wednesday17th Feb 2021
News Civilization VI's Next Free Update Introduces A 'Barbarian Clans' Mode
Goes live on February 25th
Since arriving on Switch in 2018, Sid Meier's Civilization VI has witnessed strong post-launch support, receiving two expansions, the New Frontier Pass and more. It hasn't always been the
Saturday13th Feb 2021
News The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Tales from the Borderlands, Secret Neighbor and SnowRunner, too
Taiwan's Digital Game Rating Committee has recently rated a total of four games for the Nintendo Switch. The first title is The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles - which is part of Capcom's Ace Attorney series (you know, Phoenix Wright) and is apparently a two in one release, according to...
Wednesday3rd Feb 2021
News Swedish Company Embracer Buys Borderlands Dev Gearbox For $1.35 Billion
Embracer also owns THQ Nordic and Koch Media
Embracer is on track to becoming the Tencent of Scandinavia, having already added THQ Nordic and Koch Media to its portfolio of games studios, and now expanding even further with the acquisition of Gearbox Studios. Gearbox, the makers/publishers of Borderlands, Battleborn, Bulletstorm,
Thursday3rd Dec 2020
News Switch Version Of Borderlands 2 Patched, Fixes Reported Stability Issues
"Thank you for your patience"
At the beginning of last month, Gearbox and 2K released a new update for Borderlands 2 on Switch adding multiple new features. It also marked the release of the fifth campaign add-on - Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary - on the eShop. Not long after the update went live, players began experi
