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.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Quoting: Whitewolfe80doesnt the epic store work perfectly under lutris it did last time i checked in with it now yes ill never buy anything epic related but if you got bl3 with a graphics card cant see the harm
Right. And since windows bloatware is included in the package why not installing windows too? I've heard that the last iteration is very stable and performing plus it's supported by virtually every PC game out there.
Quoting: MalQuoting: Whitewolfe80doesnt the epic store work perfectly under lutris it did last time i checked in with it now yes ill never buy anything epic related but if you got bl3 with a graphics card cant see the harm
Right. And since windows bloatware is included in the package why not installing windows too? I've heard that the last iteration is very stable and performing plus it's supported by virtually every PC game out there.
Sorry you are comparing lutris to windows because ?
Quoting: Whitewolfe80I'm pretty sure he's comparing Epic Store to Windows, given that both of them like to spy on their users.Quoting: MalQuoting: Whitewolfe80doesnt the epic store work perfectly under lutris it did last time i checked in with it now yes ill never buy anything epic related but if you got bl3 with a graphics card cant see the harm
Right. And since windows bloatware is included in the package why not installing windows too? I've heard that the last iteration is very stable and performing plus it's supported by virtually every PC game out there.
Sorry you are comparing lutris to windows because ?
Quoting: Whitewolfe80Quoting: MalQuoting: Whitewolfe80doesnt the epic store work perfectly under lutris it did last time i checked in with it now yes ill never buy anything epic related but if you got bl3 with a graphics card cant see the harm
Right. And since windows bloatware is included in the package why not installing windows too? I've heard that the last iteration is very stable and performing plus it's supported by virtually every PC game out there.
Sorry you are comparing lutris to windows because ?
I'm comparing nothing. EGS and B3 supports Windows not Lutris. If you deliberately spend money to buy Windows stuff it's only logical that you install Windows to take full advantage of it. AAA games are a conspicuous investment of money after all even without the DLCs. You don't want to gamble on Lutris just to remain locked out of your purchase when a random patch breaks wine compatibility (assuming that B3 will be wine compatible).
Then if one is not willing to cede to EGS petty little shakedown it's advisable to put the (quite large amount of) money into hardware and software that are officially supported on linux. Like a card package that comes with linux supported games. Or a cheaper package with no game included. But hei! That's just me! Everyone is free to spend their money how they see fit.
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