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Good news vault hunters, the recently released free DLC for both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel adding in multiple graphical upgrades will be supported in the Linux version.

While I did reach out to Aspyr Media previously, at the time they didn't know what the status would be as it wasn't clear if it was even coming to the PC version. They've since officially confirmed today on Twitter that it will come to Linux:

The Borderlands HD update is coming for Mac and Linux to Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel.

They said to keep an eye on this page for updates.

Great, I don't have a 4K display!

No worries, they did say "improvements can be seen on lower resolution displays as well" due to the multiple upgrades that come with the free DLC like:

  • Remastered 4K environment textures, including geometry and skyboxes
  • Remastered 4K characters and vehicles
  • Remastered 4K weapon meshes and textures
  • Improved Anti-Aliasing implementation, including improved edge line implementation
    • This includes improved ink line definition and framing/outline around character models
  • Improved Screen Space Ambient Occlusion
    • An improved SSAO method for more realistic ambient lighting.
  • Higher Resolution Dynamic Shadows
    • Improved quality and smoothness of shadows, especially during movement

Really good news, last thing we want is to have a Linux version of a popular game left behind. So I'm really happy to see Aspyr Media be able to continue supporting their older ports.

You can find Borderlands 2 on Humble Store and Steam, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is also on Humble Store and Steam.

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Hopfenmeister Apr 5, 2019
Petition: While the "PC-Version" of Borderlands 3 is an EPIC-exclusive, release only the Linux-Version on Steam.
einherjar Apr 5, 2019
Quoting: HopfenmeisterPetition: While the "PC-Version" of Borderlands 3 is an EPIC-exclusive, release only the Linux-Version on Steam.

They will give a shit
einherjar Apr 5, 2019
Hmm, was someone able to play Borderlands 2 with the UHD texture pack via proton?

I renamed the exe files so that ist starts. But if I try to install the texture pack, Steam does not start a download. It opens Borderlands 2, but there I can not find the texture pack
FireBurn Apr 5, 2019
Quoting: Mal
Quoting: FireBurnI really hope they release a remastered Borderlands 1

? This one is already released. And free even, if you got Borderlands classic on steam at least.

There's only Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel native on Linux atm
Mal Apr 5, 2019
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Quoting: FireBurn
Quoting: Mal
Quoting: FireBurnI really hope they release a remastered Borderlands 1

? This one is already released. And free even, if you got Borderlands classic on steam at least.

There's only Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel native on Linux atm

Oh. Right. My bad. This proton thing makes me confuse on what is native and what is not when it comes to old titles.
Mal Apr 5, 2019
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Quoting: HopfenmeisterPetition: While the "PC-Version" of Borderlands 3 is an EPIC-exclusive, release only the Linux-Version on Steam.

That goes against the whole exclusivity strategy. The idea is to destroy the alternatives and take you prisoner. If you allow for an escape route instead of taking prisoners you're just making people flee that way.


Last edited by Mal on 5 April 2019 at 12:48 pm UTC
Dunc Apr 5, 2019
Quoting: fabertaweBorderlands 2 is quite possibly my favourite all time game. So good in fact, I haven't played the pre-sequel yet for fear of disappointment
One of my favourites too. Definitely in my top 10. I held off on the Pre-Sequel for quite a long time for similar reasons, but I don't regret finally buying it at all.

I was worried that the new gameplay mechanics would take away from the Borderlands experience, but they actually add to it. Granted, the story's all over the place, the first boss fight's easily the most frustrating pain in the #@%! of the whole series so far, overall the maps and gameplay don't quite feel as tightly-designed, and the jokes aren't as funny as in BL2, but don't let that (and all the lacklustre reviews you've probably seen) put you off: it really does have its moments. More hits than misses, I'd say. If it had been Borderlands 2, I don't think anyone would have had any complaints. But that game was always going to be a hard act to follow.
Salvatos Apr 5, 2019
Yeah, I'm still playing through the pre-sequel, but to me it feels like a natural continuation to the second game. Very similar interface and mechanics overall, same style, and while the low-gravity stuff is a pretty big change, it's rarely something that detracts from the experience IMO. In fact, I really enjoy the ability to traverse environments vertically more easily and to have it as another option to get out of a tight spot. That first boss fight does suck, but if you do the side missions first you get a decent sniper that you can use to take him down pretty quickly without having to chase him around.
ziabice Apr 6, 2019
Damn, just remembered how crappy ran Borderlands 2 on AMD card when released in 2014. Just tried to run again the game with recent Mesa 19.0.1 and is impressive how the drivers improved: it went from "all to low" to "all maxed" :D

Yes, I know that in the meantime I changed my video card, but is a success story nevertheless...
Corben Apr 6, 2019
I have to rant a bit. It's not regarding Borderlands 2, but Borderlands 1 GotY (non enhanced, non remastered):

My girlfriend and I both got the game several years ago... at that time I was dualbooting to play games that didn't work on Linux at all. Like Borderlands with its securom protection.
Now I've read that the Steam version of Borderlands GotY seems to work pretty well with Proton. I just need to get the game into Steam. And google points to this url, explaining how to convert your retail copy to a Steam version. Great! Well, turns out, it would have been great 10 days ago.
Because they've shutted down that tool on 2019-03-27. I got linked to this page, where they "informed the community" in Feburary. I didn't even know about this tool until last week, and of course I didn't know about that announcement.
Looking at this thread on Steam, I'm not the only one missing either that tool or that announcement. And they also shutted down the securom servers, validating your copy.

This leaves us with a paid but now completely useless game. Thanks 2k. I hope enough people complain about this, so they re-enable this tool. But I'm afraid they just don't care about those few customers having this issue.
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