Nintendo Switch fans can finally play Borderlands 3 on the go with the launch of Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition on the hybrid platform. Developed by Gearbox Entertainment, which may or may not be acquired by Take-Two Interactive, this looter shooter recently made headlines for its newfound portability and a certain "sizeable" hiccup.
Here's the scoop. An observant Redditor highlighted the physical Switch box indicating a whopping 62 GB download, a revelation that raised quite a few eyebrows. You might think, "Isn't Borderlands 3 a massive game?" True, but seasoned gamers are accustomed to Switch ports being optimized to not be so... gargantuan. Before panic could spread through the internet, Gearbox swiftly jumped into damage control mode.
On the game's official Twitter account, the developers clarified, "Actual file size is 23.5 GB." It admitted the initial size was submitted during packaging but further optimization trimmed it down. To break it down further, while the base game takes up 8.5 GB, the DLCs consume 15 GB. The cherry on top? Players can individually install each DLC, choosing what they fancy.
Speaking of DLCs, the "Ultimate Edition" is quite the treasure trove. From the base game to Moxxi's Heist, Guns, Love, and Tentacles, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg, Designer's Cut, Director's Cut, and more than 30 cosmetic items, it's a buffet. Delving into specifics, the Designer's Cut presents a new skill tree for each character, with a nifty roguelike mode titled Arms Race. On the other hand, Director's Cut offers a raid boss, glimpses of in-progress gameplay, and a hearty laugh with some glitches and bloopers.
