Four-Player Splitscreen, Cross-Play, And Next-Gen Support Announced For Borderlands 3

On Sunday September 13, Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 will turn a full year old. And while 365 days might not actually be a lot, the project has morphed into so much more since the initial launch of the game. Recently, Borderlands 3 just shipped its fourth story expansion ‘Psycho Krieh and the Fantastic Fustercluck’ shipped this week offering even more content to its dedicated playerbase that have returned for more mayhem.

But one thing that can in favor of the game’s release last year was how malleable to project can be when so close to the next console generation. In that, Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 3 will be shipping to the coming line of Xboxs and PlayStations in the coming future.

Even more, the firm tells that cross-platform play will officially be supported when this new version drops between all platforms – new and old. Prior to its release last September, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford disclosed that that cross-play will not be ready at launch for the game.

Granted, cross-play support is already supported for Borderlands 3: that being between the Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game. But now, this is a completely different magnitude for a playable ecosystem for fans of Borderlands 3. In the revealing blog post, Gearbox Software also told that users can upgrade to the aforementioned next-generation version for free as long as it’s part of the same console family.

Adding on, the new update shipping out in the near future is also said to offer more variables to fans of local play. It is gathered that vertical splitscreen for two-player co-op will be offered to all platforms when the client arrives. On newer hardware, three-player and four-player local play will be making their debut for Borderlands 3.

Upon all the major platforms alongside the coming systems arriving this holiday, the only platform missing out is Nintendo Switch. And despite fans on the platform who would welcome the idea of a port, it was suggested by Randy Pitchford prior to Borderland 3’s announcement that it isn’t likely to become a reality. You can read the full report by heading here.

What platform do you plan to revisit Borderlands 3 on for the next-generation?

Borderlands 3 is out now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and Stadia; listed for Xbox Series X/Series S and PlayStation 5.

Source: Gearbox Software