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The appearance of a new rating from German rating organization USK suggestsBorderlands Collection: Pandora’s Boxmay be releasing on Switch in the near future. The massive collection, which originally launched earlier this year, features nearly every game from the popular looter-shooter franchise with the recentTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsas a notable omission. The huge compilation saw an initial release in September, debuting on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Now, a new rumor suggests the compilation could be coming to Switch soon as well.
Nintendo’s handheld-home console hybrid has already become quite familiar with theBorderlandsfranchise with multiple releases on the Switch. The console already received theBorderlands Legendary Collectionin 2020, featuring both of the first two main-series games as well asBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel.Borderlands 3would also finally receive a Switch version last month, just over four years after the game’s initial launch. Now,Borderlandsfans on Switch may have a massive helping of new content coming in the near future.
As reported by Eurogamer, a recent update to German software rating organization USK has revealed a newfound rating for thePandora’s Boxcompilation on Switch. The surprise rating comes as Gearbox Software has yet to announce an official release on Switch for themega-collection ofBorderlandsgames. The German Switch release would see the game given an “18” age rating, with the franchise typically carrying an M rating from the North American ESRB. The listing also reveals the classification for the game collection was filed in August, shortly following the initial announcement of the compilation.
The potential release ofBorderlands Collection: Pandora’s Boxon Switch would see two particular games in the franchise brought to the Switch for the first time. BothTales from the Borderlandsand its sequel,New Tales from the Borderlands, would see their first release on Switch as part of the compilation. The first oftheBorderlandsspinoff adventure gameswas developed in collaboration with Telltale Games, withNew Tales from the Borderlandstaken over by Gearbox following Telltale’s dissolution. The listing did not confirm an expected release date forBorderlands Collection: Pandora’s Boxon the Switch.
While rumors circulate about the compilation’s status on the Switch, new leaks have suggested players may learn more about the future of the franchise soon. A leak from earlier this month related to the LinkedIn profile of a Gearbox employee suggested thatBorderlands 4could be in developmentalongsideTiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2. Rumors from earlier this year have even suggestedBorderlands 4’s release window may be coming sooner than expected, speculated to be sometime around 2026. A new release for thePandora’s Boxcollection and new games on the horizon should spell exciting times to come forBorderlandsfans.
Borderlands 3
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The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDEStop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy’s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down.YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLEBecome one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable.LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOTWith bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too.NEW BORDERLANDSDiscover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTIONPlay with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
