Borderlands Collection Becomes Free On Epic Games Store, One Day Before Launching On Switch

This on top of 2K not handing out review codes. Not looking good from a surface level.

All the stories about the epic store pulling info from your pc still has put me off to install it.

So I’m not tempted to buy it on there anyway.

Yeeeaaaahhhh, I'll take the free one. Sorry not sorry.

You can already get it cheap on other consoles and was available with ps plus so I don't think this will change alot of peoples decision on getting the switch version. Most people who are buying this are in it for borderlands on the go. Atleast it should be better than the last portable version I played.

Errr, are they screwing themselves over or am I missing something? Why on earth would they do this?

I would get this on Switch but all of them have been free with PlayStation Plus a little while ago.

If you've not played any of the series I highly recommend them. They are funny, interesting and not too difficult for a first person shooter. ☺️

You know, I'm something of a PC gamer myself.

So, hmmmmmmmm... my Switch or my 2.4 kg laptop with a separate gamepad? Decisions, decisions... 😜 And that, speaking seriously, is before we get started on this offer only including 2 and TPS - which, for what it's worth, I've technically had on PS Plus for ages, too.

@TJWorks Because if they screw over the release and it bombs, they never have to release another Switch game to justify themselves to stockholders.

Hmmm, terrible marketing or are these ports absolute garbage? Can't believe we haven't seen any preview codes out there.

@TJWorks because epic pays them to do it. They probably get money per download.

Wasn't buying regardless due the HUGE mandatory download for the physical version.

Never played them and itching to get into the series. I will be purchasing on my switch for on the go play and to support. ❤️

Is it me btw or is there currently no way to preorder the collection on the European eshop?

@Haida yeah that is major red flag especially with 2k history in shody ports.

@Qwertyninty due review imbargo id wait for a review seeing as some of their ports are bug ridden disasters to put it nicely.

Stuff like this happens to Nintendo and the Switch occassionally. Few weeks ago Steam, PS4 and Xbox received the "Lego Ninjago" game for free. Free free, no membership no nothing, just free to download, but it was still $49.99 on Switch. Several late ports to Switch had 1/2 off sales on PS4.

That's what happens when you have a lot of old ports. But there was really no excuse for that Lego Ninjago slight though. 😝

@Haida

That explains the lack of reviews. I purchased my copy from the official Nintendo store and heard nothing in terms of delivery as of yet. They tend to dispatch a day before.

Interestingly as well, there is no digital version advertised on the European eshop at the time of writing, whereas it exists on the US store.

@Anguspuss I will be waiting either way. I plan on getting it next week. Hopefully reviews are okay and it runs well. Seriously these are ps360 games there “should” be no issues.

I've already played these games again recently as playstation+ titles, so they've all been "free" in various places.

Thrash bulletspoonge simulators with cringy humor, Doom pounds this series into the ground and I’m not even talking 2016 or Eternal I’m talking about the originals too.

Very nice, I now own it free on 3 different storefronts.

@Qwertyninty im hoping so as well as would love them on the go. but i have my doubts tho. fingers crossed the review imbargo due day one awsome patch

Meaningless to me considering I don't even have a capable PC and not in the market for one. Mainly though, the PC version isn't on a hybrid device.

Hate the amount of GB you have to download for a physical copy so I won’t buy it. And € 50,00 for old games is way too much imo.

It also has been on GamePass for a while. That doesn't take away from it being a new release, in a different and portable system.

Hmm. Don't think it'll have that much of an impact. On the flip side, it could be a nice way for people to double dip on their PC and buy it on the Switch. I never take my laptop on trips anymore thanks to my iPad, plus my Switch of course

Hinting at PC cross save between the Epic Store and Nintendo for Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel, maybe?

@ShallweSlay I agree with your statement. I have the Epic Store on my PC build for the freebies only. Never bought anything on their store since I have too much tied up in GOG and Steam.

I'll take the free games and never buy anything from Epic. I will still get the Switch games no matter what.

Oh, only the PC version is free? I have zero interest in sharing my pc data with the game. So, I'm not downloading the PC version of the game. I don't game on my PC, as weird as that may sound.

@Friendly I don't think their spying is any more or less than what Steam & Microsoft collect, but I guess we'll never know for sure. I'd feel more comfortable if Tencent weren't involved though.

I am more worried that zero review codes were handed out for these games (at least that's the rumor)... I hope all three of these collections pan out as I plan on buying all three.

Also, I hate to be harsh but who cares what it costs elsewhere? If you want it on Steam get it there (same for other consoles). The prices elsewhere do not change my feelings on a Switch title. If the price seems fine (and TBH, $50 for three massive games works for me) then I will buy. okay rant over

Bet the switch version is delayed...

I already have the games for free. I only bought the first one back that was years ago on psn for $15 with all dlc. After that I got the first two games free on Xbox live. And this collection was free on plus some months ago. So unless you have only had Nintendo systems for all these years you may have got the borderlands games free already. This is why I am not buying borderlands 3. It will probably be free on everything next year.

But if you missed the games and have a crappy pc you can get this on switch. You should wait for a sale though. Cause like in two or three months this will be $20 or $30 on eshop.

Is this a hint that the Switch port is bad? 🤔

Here is gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUu-26xFc6M&feature=youtu.be

Near the end he also switches over to Bioshock 2

1. The Upgrade to "remaster" was Free for everyone who owned the originals on Steam.

2. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection was the Free PS+ on PS4 in June 2019

3. Gearbox let people play Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for Free during the Borderlands 3 launch

Unless you have been in a videogame coma for the past decade. You have gotten Borderlands (and Xcom and Bioshock) for Free already

Release Borderlands 3 on Switch that is still a $30-$50 game and has 22,000 players a day on Steam (make it cross progression like Witcher). And this will not happen.

No real physical releases, so no thanks.

Another example of paying more for everything on this switch. When cloud gaming catches up which is sooner than you think, people will flock to other portable options that don't overcharge for old games.

@Savino you're absolutely right. I don't like the direction things are going right now. No review's nothing to talk about. Hope it's a good port, if not customers will start loosing faith.

Well seems like Epic Game Store is making this promotion, like few weeks ago with GTAV for free...
...but think about it.

@Haida At least you get review codes.

This doesn't make me less excited for the Switch port of these games, it only makes it easier to wait for the Switch ports to be deeply discounted.

@Agramonte Your caps lock key is getting stuck again. Time to upgrade your keyboard.

Well, I'm not tempted to actually PLAY it on anything but the Switch (handheld and gyro aim any day over anything else, and I tried getting into it on playstation before, but playstation hardware for some reason has always been a massive fourth wall between me and any virtual world, also my tiny old laptop couldn't run it, ever), but I found the price too high to begin with, and this is the worst way of convincing anyone otherwise.

@JimmySpades Always cap FREE, XCOM and STEAM. Just like a cap EPIC, EGS, CONTROL and METRO. Mean nothing by it.

But Happy to edit for you (there you go) does not change my point in any way. Happy to help

I will be buying this due to the fact it will be playable on the go. I love the series, and I don't care that it is an older game. The only put off is that it is only Borderlands 1 that is physical. Hate having to do the huge download for Borderlands 2, because that is the one I will be playing the most.

There's a reason why there is no gameplay from influencers and all... 2k Haven't sent review codes to anyone. They only sent collectables to very few influencers to remind people those releases are still a thing.

No reviews, no gameplay, and no details on how every port runs. Sounds like they're just going to be garbage ports. That or they don't care for the Switch to a point where they want these to fail on purpose so they dont have to release anything else on Switch.

@Agramonte I ACCEPT your assertion that you mean nothing by the words you choose to stress. TRULY.

But can you play the PC version on the go without having to worry about some wifi connection? I thought not. BTW, I have the PC and PS4 versions, and will be buying this for the 3rd time for the handheld experience.

@MrMichaelJames That is some clunky aiming

@JimmySpades wow, I was thinking the exact same thing about your last to replies (but just in general)... so many things we agree on. Is that you Tim? 🙃

I've never been one to join gaming protests and boycotts, but I'm not going anywhere near the Epic Store.

@Haida Review codes for what? Let all those “reviewers” pay for their games. I’ve never understood why people feel the need to ask for review codes or copies to form an opinion in advance. Can’t you wait a week or two after the games have been released and read or hear opinions from people who actually bought the games? Enough with these privileges to gaming “journalists” or YouTubers

A free PC version isn't really going too effect the sales of the Switch version as anyone wanting it on the Switch will be getting it to be fallible to play it anywhere in a less cumbersome manner than a laptop. The only thing that may effect its sales are the lack of any actual gameplay footage or anyone actually having tried the switch versions of any of these games due out tomorrow also odd that in Europe not one of them is even listed on the eshop as of yet. It's one of those things if you weren't told it was coming you wouldn't know it even existed. I am actually now going to wait to see the performance analysis of the games since nothing has even been shown as far as actual Switch screenshots or footage.

The amount of free games I've gotten for basically doing nothing on the epic game store makes me want to invest in a gaming pc lol. I probably have 25+ already just from stuff like this. As far as the switch version I may consider it when it hits $20 or less. Have bought these games 2/3 times now and I do love me some Borderlands. Hopefully it runs well on the Switch!

@Saint_Link since the dawn of games reviewers publishers have been sending games out to give themselves free publicity. While I understand too many people on platforms like YouTube try and abuse that for themselves when it comes to actual dedicated games media sites the practice should be continued.

I love the games and was actually looking forward to playing them anywhere, but I’ll definitely be waiting on reviews and Digital Foundry’s assessment. Then I have to decide if it’s worth dealing with the huge download.

@Zenszulu Sure, what bugs me is normal potential buyers actually asking or in some cases demand companies to send those review codes to those so called gaming outlets. It’s pathetic to be honest. Like I said, I value the opinion of someone who actually bought the game with their own cash. Regardless of wether I agree or disagree with that opinion.

Hmm I smell a rat 🐀

This is just a classical textbook you know what move that starts with a D and ends with a K....

What is weird is Borderlands: The handsome collection and Borderlands game of the year edition together is $90 on PS4 store. Borderlands Legendary Collection on Switch with both is $50. And then you have this which is free for a week. Their pricing is all over the place.

I'd like to get it for switch.... but then I remember the psvita port...... I'll wait for a review.

If only the Epic Store was on the Switch...

@status-204 in this case it’s probably part of a tactic to try and gain as much marketshare as possible so they’re in a better position against Steam and Gog.

Something given has no value!
Sorry, couldn't help myself.

I bought BD1 goty on the eshop. I already finished BD2 over and over again on PC. I have a fond memory of the first one so I am excited to replay it on my switch. 30€ is way too overpriced though...

@Saint_Link I take it you never read reviews published before the day of release, then? One should always strive to minimize hypocrisy, yes?

Free on the Epic game store. Ah. Free if I can tolerate the toxicity of Tim Sweeney and Tencent. Free, as I would be with Facebook, to "share" my data without my knowledge or consent.

There are other kinds of "free".

@nhSnork I have a desktop with a 1080ti, a laptop msi gs65se with 1tb ssd, 32gb ram and a gtx2060 and a smaller laptop with 8.4 inches. If a game releases on switch, this is where I buy it.

Thank you for letting us know. I just got this game for free AND and $10 credit in the EPIC store! Definitely a big win, win!

@COVIDberry Of course I read reviews and plenty of them if you must know. I just never, ever beg on behalf of any gaming outlet and cry out shoddy practices when they haven’t a review up before the game comes out simply because they weren’t given their free copy so that people can have their “opinion” validated, or in a worst case scenario, fabricated for them.

@ncb1397 No reason to pay $90 for digital when you can get both for PS4 at Amazon for $28.

I played and replayed BL2 a lot, I wasn't getting the collection on Switch anyway.
But I guess getting it on Switch is different and I know there's people who only plays on Switch so....I guess the collection makes sense.
Always redeem free games on PC though.

I've played them all in multiple formats and Im still getting two copies of this for switch. To show support for titles like this on switch and so that my son and I can play through them all together! It seems like an underhanded tactic to undermine sales for the switch version in order to justify something with shareholders and keep them in the black while eliminating the Switch as a monetarily viable platform to continue publishing games on... maybe that makes sense typed out, like it did in my head.

@Agramonte $90???? Where are you shopping?!?! It's $50 for all of them and it is the same price for this on PS4... you need to find a better retailer.

@Unit_DTH PSN Umm, it is on the PSN store. You know, pretty standard place to buy PS4 games. Anyways, today they just released the legendary edition bundle on PSN bringing the PSN price down from $90 to $50. So, price is now the same between PS4 and Switch(wasn't before).

But yeah, the whole bundle is still cheaper on PC. You can get the Handsome collection free on Epci and then buy borderlands 1 game of the year for $30 on Steam(it isn't available on Epic store) for a total cost of $30(vs $50).

@Unit_DTH That was a reply to post #68. That said it was $90 at the PS4 store.

I was mentioning it is $28 for both ($14 each) on Amazon right now - so no reason to pay $90 for them.

@Agramonte my bad, I didn't notice that. Still $90 that's absurd!

@ncb1397 Yeah, I realized my error in my post(my bad), but still I enjoy the portability on the switch and I'm more than willing to show them, via purchase, that I want their titles on my Switch. If PS hadn't dropped the ball with the Vita then that would have been where I bought it, alas... they abandoned the Vita.

ignoring the extra dl been playing bioshock collection and its an impressive port

Why is anyone surprised?
Old games tend to be free occasionally on other platforms, and apart from half a dozen third party AA/AAA games, the Switch only has old games.

@Unit_DTH Yeah, I figured. Regardless, your point of always finding better retailers is a good one. Always shop around.

"I'm more than willing to show them, via purchase, that I want their titles on my Switch"

Enjoy it!. Hopefully they will reward you with Borderland 3 also 👍

Thanks for bringing to our attention

Seems counterproductive. Switch reviews have been good from people who have bought it. I might pick it up just because Epic games decided to do this. Switch owners will have a blast with this game!

There's a conspiracy against Nintendo.