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Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
Gearbox Software has delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 to allow for additional development and polish, with the new release date to be announced later. The delay aims to improve the game's performance and potentially add cross-save functionality, as the game has faced scrutiny for performance issues on other platforms and poor demo impressions on Switch 2.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Insider Gaming
Caleb McAlpine, a terminally ill fan with Stage 4 cancer, was given the chance to play an early build of Borderlands 4 at Gearbox Software. McAlpine expressed his gratitude to the developers and the community for making his dream come true, describing the experience as amazing. Borderlands 4 is set to release in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Informer
Following the sale of Gearbox Software to Take-Two, some employees have been laid off, although the exact number is undisclosed. Gearbox assures that those affected are not involved in the development of upcoming games. Embracer Group, which recently sold Gearbox after an unsuccessful deal, has been undergoing a significant restructuring process, including selling off studios and laying off employees to recover from losses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Developer
Gearbox Software is laying off staff shortly after announcing its split from Embracer to join Take-Two, with senior user research investigator Jewels Verne and PR manager Jennifer Locke among those affected. The $460 million deal will see Gearbox taking its key franchises to Take-Two, while its publishing arm and certain publishing rights will remain with Embracer. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has expressed optimism about the move, calling it the "best possible scenario" for the studio.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Developer
Embracer Group has sold Gearbox Software and its major franchises like Borderlands to Take-Two Interactive for $460 million, as part of Embracer's strategy to reduce net debt and become more focused. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford believes the deal is in the best interest of all stakeholders, while Take-Two sees it as an opportunity to expand its internal development team with proven talent and iconic intellectual property. This marks the second significant divestment by Embracer in recent weeks, following the sale of Saber Interactive assets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by VG247
Saber Interactive is set to gain independence from Embracer Group through a $500 million deal with a private investor group, allowing the company to retain its 3,500 employees and continue development on projects such as the Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic remake. Meanwhile, a report suggests that Gearbox Software is close to being sold, following Embracer's acquisition of the company for $1.4 billion in 2020. Embracer Group, which has undergone significant restructuring and acquisitions in recent years, currently owns 129 game development studios and employs around 15,000 people across 40 countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TrueAchievements
The TA Playlist game for September 2023 has been announced, and it is Borderlands. Developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games, Borderlands is a highly-rated "looter-shooter" FPS/RPG hybrid set in a space-Western sci-fi setting. Players take on the role of a mercenary Vault Hunter on the planet of Pandora, searching for a legendary stockpile of alien technology known as The Vault. With addictive gameplay, a massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements, and four-player co-op, Borderlands has spawned a popular franchise. Xbox Live Gold subscribers can play Borderlands as part of the Games With Gold program before it ends this month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Video Games Chronicle
2K and Gearbox Software have announced the release of Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box, which includes all six Borderlands games and their DLC, coming to various platforms on September 1, 2023. Additionally, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on October 6. Existing owners of certain Borderlands titles will have discounted upgrade options, and the collection is available for pre-order now.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Valve has included a small reference to Half-Life's Gordon Freeman in the new Counter-Strike 2 update, which is set to release later this summer. The Easter egg is the name "Gordon F." engraved on an in-game Beretta handgun. This is a nod to Gearbox Software's HD Pack for Half-Life, which changed the pistol from a Glock to a Beretta. The inclusion of the Easter egg has divided the community, with some preferring the original Half-Life models and weapons.