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Borderlands 2 Also Looks Like It's Coming To Linux, UPDATE: Confirmed

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UPDATE: We have confirmation from Aspyr Media that they are doing the port:
Michael Blair, Aspyr MediaYes! BL2 Linux is absolutely real! We've been working hard on it for months and will talk about a release date as soon as possible.


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Remember when Randy Pitchford of Gearbox told us not to get our hopes up? Then Borderlands: The Pre-sequel was confirmed for Linux? Well he's a funny guy as Borderlands 2 is now showing signs of coming over to Linux anyway.

Thanks to the SteamDB as usual:
QuoteChanged App Config
launch/3/config/oslist: linux
launch/3/description: Launch
launch/3/executable: ./Borderlands2


QuoteChanged Depots
49531/config/oslist: linux
49531/name: Linux Content
49533/config/oslist: linux
49533/name: Linux Executable
49534/config/language: english
49534/config/oslist: linux
49534/name: Linux English

There's a lot more too, but you get the idea

Borderlands 2 was ported to Mac thanks to Aspyr Media, so it's easy to assume they will be doing the porting for Borderlands 2 on Linux as well. Considering how good their first Linux port was I have high hopes for this one to not only be real, but to be a good port.

I've actually played a lot of the original Borderlands and a little bit of Borderlands 2, so I will be buying all the DLC once it is release to show my support. I might even grab a gift copy for one lucky GamingOnLinux reader, so stay tuned for that.

Borderlands 2 is a massive game with some really awesome weapons to be found. The weapons that can be found vary widly too, and no play-through will be the same. The chance to have this type of game on Linux is amazing.

I would imagine Borderlands 2 would be ported before The Pre-sequel since it's an older and more familiar code-base.

We have reached out to Aspyr Media to see if they can comment on it or point us in the direction of who is doing it.

You can check out Borderlands 2 on Steam here, but we highly recommend NOT buying it until it is released.

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EKRboi Sep 4, 2014
Does anyone know exactly what THIS is? I'm new to using the steamdb so maybe someone can clarify... it says status: available, but using the "View package on Steam" link just goes to steams home page.
Awakkened Sep 7, 2014
It's now on my linux game's list.

Did someone downloaded already? I want to know if it works. (Downloading now)

EDIT: It's just on the list, there's nothing to download yet.
Liam Dawe Sep 7, 2014
It was a mistake showing up in our lists now, but "Soon" to quote them from reddit about it. Hold onto your hats folks, and keep your wallets close.
supermonkey77 Sep 14, 2014
I am usually a patient fellow but with both this and Dead Island sitting in my library mocking me with their unplayableness, I am starting to go a little mental.

WHIBBLE
EKRboi Sep 17, 2014
Quoting: supermonkey77I am usually a patient fellow but with both this and Dead Island sitting in my library mocking me with their unplayableness, I am starting to go a little mental.

I'm not very patient and this is killing me haha. It does look like the EULA for Borderlands2 was updated 22hrs ago (SteamDB). Maybe a sign? Less than A month away from The Presequel, I would expect them to want it out way before then.
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