UPDATE: We have confirmation from Aspyr Media that they are doing the port:
Remember when Randy Pitchford of Gearbox told us not to get our hopes up? Then Borderlands: The Pre-sequel was confirmed for Linux? Well he's a funny guy as Borderlands 2 is now showing signs of coming over to Linux anyway.
Thanks to the SteamDB as usual:
There's a lot more too, but you get the idea
Borderlands 2 was ported to Mac thanks to Aspyr Media, so it's easy to assume they will be doing the porting for Borderlands 2 on Linux as well. Considering how good their first Linux port was I have high hopes for this one to not only be real, but to be a good port.
I've actually played a lot of the original Borderlands and a little bit of Borderlands 2, so I will be buying all the DLC once it is release to show my support. I might even grab a gift copy for one lucky GamingOnLinux reader, so stay tuned for that.
Borderlands 2 is a massive game with some really awesome weapons to be found. The weapons that can be found vary widly too, and no play-through will be the same. The chance to have this type of game on Linux is amazing.
I would imagine Borderlands 2 would be ported before The Pre-sequel since it's an older and more familiar code-base.
We have reached out to Aspyr Media to see if they can comment on it or point us in the direction of who is doing it.
You can check out Borderlands 2 on Steam here, but we highly recommend NOT buying it until it is released.
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A new era of shoot and loot is about to begin. Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.
Are you as excited as we are? Be sure to sound off in the comments and spread the word across the internet.
For me Randy Pitchford of Gearbox this puts you firmly back in my good backs after Colonial Marines, so don't break my heart again please. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Michael Blair, Aspyr MediaYes! BL2 Linux is absolutely real! We've been working hard on it for months and will talk about a release date as soon as possible.
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Thanks to the SteamDB as usual:
QuoteChanged App Config
launch/3/config/oslist: linux
launch/3/description: Launch
launch/3/executable: ./Borderlands2
QuoteChanged Depots
49531/config/oslist: linux
49531/name: Linux Content
49533/config/oslist: linux
49533/name: Linux Executable
49534/config/language: english
49534/config/oslist: linux
49534/name: Linux English
There's a lot more too, but you get the idea
Borderlands 2 was ported to Mac thanks to Aspyr Media, so it's easy to assume they will be doing the porting for Borderlands 2 on Linux as well. Considering how good their first Linux port was I have high hopes for this one to not only be real, but to be a good port.
I've actually played a lot of the original Borderlands and a little bit of Borderlands 2, so I will be buying all the DLC once it is release to show my support. I might even grab a gift copy for one lucky GamingOnLinux reader, so stay tuned for that.
Borderlands 2 is a massive game with some really awesome weapons to be found. The weapons that can be found vary widly too, and no play-through will be the same. The chance to have this type of game on Linux is amazing.
I would imagine Borderlands 2 would be ported before The Pre-sequel since it's an older and more familiar code-base.
We have reached out to Aspyr Media to see if they can comment on it or point us in the direction of who is doing it.
You can check out Borderlands 2 on Steam here, but we highly recommend NOT buying it until it is released.
Official About
A new era of shoot and loot is about to begin. Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.
Are you as excited as we are? Be sure to sound off in the comments and spread the word across the internet.
For me Randy Pitchford of Gearbox this puts you firmly back in my good backs after Colonial Marines, so don't break my heart again please. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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FutureSuture 2 Sep 2014
I started singing Ode to Joy when I read the update! Linux gaming is taking off!!!
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Segata Sanshiro 2 Sep 2014
There is no good reason to use Windows anymore. Sure, Linux doesn't have all the titles yet, but still too many to get through anyway (I have lots in my library which are still unplayed). It's gotten to the point where it's less inconvenient to have those few "must have" titles on Wine than it is to dual boot. So really don't get why people use it at all (unless they use some very specific pieces of software for work or something).
Also, not hugely interested in Borderlands, but if Aspyr is doing the port then I think I will try it. Just wish someone would announce Bioshock Infinite now...
Also, not hugely interested in Borderlands, but if Aspyr is doing the port then I think I will try it. Just wish someone would announce Bioshock Infinite now...
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Hopefully B1 wont be too far behind.. just for completion sake. Also nvidia needs to hurry up with linux PhysX. Say whatever you want about it... borderlands uses it, and it's amazing with it. If you say you can't tell the difference between playing it with advanced gpu PhysX and no PhysX or turned down PhysX.. please step up to the ______ so I can smack the crap outta you, you poor, blind mofo ;)
J/K.. or am I?
EDIT: Liam since you have been in contact with them, will you let them know our community is ready and willing to beta test if/when they need. If they are worried about too many people jumping in just for the beta, limit it to people who's GOL accounts were created before today maybe?
EDIT Again: Like Dead Island, Borderlands 2 is already showing up on my linux game list in steam.
Hopefully B1 wont be too far behind.. just for completion sake. Also nvidia needs to hurry up with linux PhysX. Say whatever you want about it... borderlands uses it, and it's amazing with it. If you say you can't tell the difference between playing it with advanced gpu PhysX and no PhysX or turned down PhysX.. please step up to the ______ so I can smack the crap outta you, you poor, blind mofo ;)
J/K.. or am I?
EDIT: Liam since you have been in contact with them, will you let them know our community is ready and willing to beta test if/when they need. If they are worried about too many people jumping in just for the beta, limit it to people who's GOL accounts were created before today maybe?
EDIT Again: Like Dead Island, Borderlands 2 is already showing up on my linux game list in steam.
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Pitchford is kind of an idiot. First he says he'll look into it, then he says it's not going to happen, and now it is happening. Is that marketing hype? because it looks a lot like indifference to your audience, to me.
Anyway I'm glad that Borderlands 2 and Presequel are coming to Linux and I'll buy them both.
Anyway I'm glad that Borderlands 2 and Presequel are coming to Linux and I'll buy them both.
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i didnt buy them cyz they are windows only, guess i have to re-evaluate my opinion. will buy when they come out. its gonna be so awesome
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... borderlands uses it, and it's amazing with it. If you say you can't tell the difference between playing it with advanced gpu PhysX and no PhysX or turned down PhysX.. please step up to the ______ so I can smack the crap outta you, you poor, blind mofo ;)lmao same here...
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I always wanted to check what's the hype for ... I don't see anything special about the game (yet), but it's got so great ratings that I'll have to buy and check it out.
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Both games use the same engine, so...
I want to see the first one ported to linux too, saly it hasnt even been ported to mac os.
I want to see the first one ported to linux too, saly it hasnt even been ported to mac os.
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I'll buy it, once I see its on linux.
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Strange, I always thought it was Feral who did the Mac ports of Borderlands.
But man this is AWESOME news, I've not even finished B2 and not touched the DLC yet - now I'll wait for this version and do it all!
Also, this game seriously is first and foremost a coop game. So hook up with some buddies on this one and do the campaign together. It adds SO much to the experience.
But man this is AWESOME news, I've not even finished B2 and not touched the DLC yet - now I'll wait for this version and do it all!
Also, this game seriously is first and foremost a coop game. So hook up with some buddies on this one and do the campaign together. It adds SO much to the experience.
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OUUAAAHHHH! Another F****** Amazing GAME!
I'm on Ubuntu since 3 years WITHOUTH Windows, just mono-boot. And..... Wow. This news make me happy!
If there's one thing as I like more than to make love, it's Borderlands 2 <3
I'm on Ubuntu since 3 years WITHOUTH Windows, just mono-boot. And..... Wow. This news make me happy!
If there's one thing as I like more than to make love, it's Borderlands 2 <3
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Eyjafjallajökull 3 Sep 2014
Woohoo, can't wait to play this game with out wine !
Now I want to see blizzard to get on board with tux too ;)
Now I want to see blizzard to get on board with tux too ;)
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This is fantastic news! Borderlands is hands down one of the best FPSes out there. It's unique and very stylish design makes it not only stand out, but it also allows the game to capture the feel of the Wild West way beyond anything that's found in any of the typical lackluster Western shooters. I honestly can't wait. :-)
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coryrj19951 3 Sep 2014
Never really played any of the games in the series, but since they seem to be porting them, I might have to give them a try! any one else starting to love Aspyr Media? Their port of Civ V was flawless!
EDIT: just bought Borderlands 1 for the Xbox360 two days ago, definitely going to buy number 2 for Linux! great game!
EDIT: just bought Borderlands 1 for the Xbox360 two days ago, definitely going to buy number 2 for Linux! great game!
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oldrocker99 4 Sep 2014
Yah-freakin'-WHOO!
This is one of the games I asked Aspyr about, and, having already ported it to the Mac, a lot of the heavy lifting is already done.
The other game I asked about is Bioshock:Infinite, which a number of other users here have expressed a desire to see. It was also ported to the Mac by Aspyr.
Life is good and getting better!
This is one of the games I asked Aspyr about, and, having already ported it to the Mac, a lot of the heavy lifting is already done.
The other game I asked about is Bioshock:Infinite, which a number of other users here have expressed a desire to see. It was also ported to the Mac by Aspyr.
Life is good and getting better!
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I hope it uses OpenAL or SDL, I would love to have native OSS4 support too!
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good thing is I haven't bought this game yet, and since I heard wind of this I've held off from buying it several times now. Just so I can get it when Aspyr releases it, so they get the credit :)
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