Update 4/3:Borderlands 3 is now confirmed to be an Epic Games Store exclusiveon PC. It will be available for other PC platforms like Steam in April 2020 at the earliest.
Following theofficialBorderlands 3reveal trailer, PC players were concerned that since Gearbox Software has worked closely with Epic Games in the past thatBorderlands 3would be an Epic Games Store exclusive at launch. Now it seems that theory could become reality if a recently leaked video is to be believed. It seems that an ad forBorderlands 3went live a little early and revealed thatBorderlands 3would be heading to the Epic Games Store when it launches later this year.
The ad in question showcases each of the four new Vault Hunters inBorderlands 3and highlights a few their abilities. It also reveals their names, which line up with theBorderlands 3character class leakfrom before the official reveal. More interesting, though, is when the ad showcases the game’s release date, the Epic Games Store logo is listed at the bottom next to the 2K and Gearbox logos. While some fans will likely be excited to have an official release date, PC players may be left frustrated and upset that the Epic Games Store will be gettingBorderlands 3over Steam - at least at first.
While there has been no confirmation from Gearbox Software regarding the matter, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford did comment on Twitter earlier that he finds store exclusives acceptable when they “come with advantages” and when they are short. Pitchford noted six months in his example, so if he is speaking from experience, then perhapsBorderlands 3will only be a timed Epic Games Store PC exclusive and will launch on Steam at a later date. Fans will likely learn more about theBorderlands 3release dateand plans in the announcement scheduled to come at 6 a.m. PT.
Pitchford did also note that Gearbox Software is not the one to look at when it comes to publishing, price-points, and platform partnerships forBorderlands 3, all which fall solely on 2K and Take-Two. While some fans will likely be upset thatBorderlands 3may be an Epic Games Store exclusive, at least there is hope that the game will launch on Steam at a later date.
