Gearbox and 2K announce that the next-gen updates for Borderlands 3 will come day and date with the launch of the new consoles. The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will get the new benefits of 4K resolutions, 60fps, and four-player local split-screen co-op.
The first next-gen version will drop on November 10 alongside the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. The PlayStation 5 release will obviously happen when that console launches on November 12 in North America and select other countries.
Those that own the game on current consoles that then purchase a next-gen console will be able to download the upgraded version for free.
And now the moment you've all been waiting for: A statement from Gearbox's Randy Pitchford!
“Borderlands is a ground-breaking, record-setting, critically acclaimed franchise where millions upon millions of gamers have experienced one-of-a-kind gameplay, mayhem, and fun across multiple generations of gaming technology,†said Randy Pitchford, Executive Producer and Founder of Gearbox Entertainment. “With Borderlands 3 continuing to grow and launching this November on next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles, there has never been a better time to jump in and join the fun.â€
