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Borderlands: The Pre-sequel has not only opened up pre-orders for Linux, but it seems it will have a same-day Linux release. This follows on from the fact that Borderlands 2 has just received a Linux release.

This is the first time a AAA game has had a same-day Linux release announced ever. This is quite a historic milestone don't you think? It again just shows you how far our platform has come. It's a good time to see how strong sales can be for Linux for such a big title, so we should make this one count.

Aspyr Media are really coming through for us as a game porter, so be sure to grab a copy to support them. The Borderlands games themselves are really quite fun with the blend of over-the-top shooting action with the random loot and RPG mechanics.

This is a time when I am actually comfortable telling people to pre-order something, and that pretty much never happens.

We spoke to Aspyr Media about how the port went and how they feel about being part of the first same-day release for a AAA game like this:
QuoteSimultaneously shipping our Linux and Mac versions along side the Windows version has been a dream of ours for years and certainly a strong request from the gaming community. I can’t say enough about how Gearbox and 2K came through as partners to make that happen. We can’t wait for Linux gamers to get their hands on this CRAZY fun game on Oct 14th!


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LAUNCH INTO THE BORDERLANDS UNIVERSE AND SHOOT ‘N’ LOOT YOUR WAY THROUGH A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE THAT ROCKETS YOU ONTO PANDORA’S MOON IN BORDERLANDS: THE PRE-SEQUEL!

Discover the story behind Borderlands 2 villain, Handsome Jack, and his rise to power. Taking place between the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2, the Pre-Sequel gives you a whole lotta new gameplay featuring the genre blending fusion of shooter and RPG mechanics that players have come to love.

Float through the air with each low gravity jump while taking enemies down from above using new ice and laser weapons. Catch-a-ride and explore the lunar landscape with new vehicles allowing for more levels of destructive mayhem.

Also GameAgent.com which is run by Aspyr Media now supports Linux, so you can support Aspyr directly without Steam taking a cut if that's your thing. Seems like a great way to support the developer directly, and you get Steam keys of course. It was something Linux users requested, so they made it happen.

If you don't wish to use GameAgent then pre-order Borderlands: The Pre-sequel for Linux on Steam. Can't see a reason not to support Aspyr directly though.

Excited yet? I'm excruciatingly happy. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: FPS, RPG, Steam, Upcoming
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GoCorinthians Sep 30, 2014
Still only buying it a few hours before, as aspyr said to buy, download and play it for some time, and we cant do by pre-ordering it weeks before.

Maybe a few minutes before its release!

openSUSE KDE Steam FTW!
Kristian Sep 30, 2014
What about UT2K4? Was that later?
FutureSuture Sep 30, 2014
Same day release, hm? Aspyr, you flirt, you. I think I will take you home on release day.
Maelrane Sep 30, 2014
Would love to buy, but I will wait and test if BL2 runs well with my AMD 6950 and the open source drivers. If not I will skip it until I have a new card and can test it out :)
Beardy Sep 30, 2014
Quoting: KristianWhat about UT2K4? Was that later?

I was about to suggest the exact same game. I'm semi-certain there's one or two others but can't think of them off the top of my head.
Guest Sep 30, 2014
Not surprised they decided to do it now right after they put Borderlands 2 into the wild; likely hoping some of us can't contain ourselves :P
lucifertdark Sep 30, 2014
If I didn't already have it in my bought list I'd be ordering this right now. :D
seven Sep 30, 2014
you guys rock!!!!!
Maokei Sep 30, 2014
This is fantastic news!!!! I recently picked up a new gfx card and got a code for borderlands the pre sequel! xD
seven Sep 30, 2014
Quoting: MaokeiThis is fantastic news!!!! I recently picked up a new gfx card and got a code for borderlands the pre sequel! xD

you lucky b*st*rd, i will have to pay full price i guess. if it runs as good borderlands 2 does, i won't mind at all :D
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