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Borderlands 2 VR PC Release Date Finally Confirmed

The Borderlands 2 VR PC release date has been confirmed, and it’s not far off.

In early September developer Gearbox confirmed that the game would be coming to PC VR headsets soon. We now know it’s coming to Steam on October 22nd. The news was announced during Kinda Funny’s first episode of The Borderlands Show. It’s already listed on Steam itself, confirming native support for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Valve Index and Windows VR aren’t listed, though you should be able to play them via OpenVR.

Not only that, but the PC release of the game will include all of the DLC on release. When Borderlands 2 VR first hit PC last year it included the base game alone. DLC content, adding new missions and characters, was only added earlier this month for free. That said, neither version of the game will include four-player co-op support; it’s a single-player only affair.

Even with that setback, we thought Borderlands 2 was a pretty decent port on PSVR. “The small gameplay tweaks aren’t enough to rewrite a game that was designed around four-player co-op, but the core of the experience is so strong, rewarding, and entertaining that it serves as a feature-rich and exciting VR shooter in its own right despite its flaws,” we said.

Still no word on if the just-released Borderlands 3 (or older Borderlands games) will wind up getting VR support. We have high hopes, though.

Will you be picking up Borderlands 2 VR on PC? Or are you still holding out for yet more updates? Let us know in the comments below.

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Ubisoft AAA VR Game, Half-Live VR Code, Win Skyworld Quest! – VRecap

Happy September! Yes, 2019 is beginning to wind down (11o days until Christmas!), but there’s still plenty of VR news to sift through.

This week’s VRecap is filled with updates on games already released, already announced and, well some games that aren’t announced but we basically know all about. For example! Ubisoft is hiring lots and lots of senior positions for an unannounced AAA VR game. Not only that, but it’s apparently based on one of its existing franchises, too. If that isn’t either the rumored Splinter Cell VR or Assassin’s Creed VR we’ll eat our hats.

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Elsewhere, we finally know that Borderlands 2 VR is coming to PC! But watch on for some extra details for PSVR players too (or just go to the PlayStation Store, but please still watch here too). After that, we’re talking about the latest chapter in the Facebook privacy saga,  where we spoke to the company about the data it collects from our Rift and Quest headsets.

As for releases, it’s kind of a quiet week, but we’re giving you the chance to win one of the new Quest titles launching in Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl! Vertigo Games has kindly supplied us with codes, which you can try and grab here.

Anyway, time for us to get out of here for another week. Still enjoying the VRecap? Let us know in the comments section below? Think there are things we can improve? Get lost! No, actually, just please tell us in a nice and pilot manner. Until next week, have fun in VR!

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Borderlands 2 VR Confirmed for 2019 PC Release, PlayStation VR Getting new DLC

Having brought Borderlands 2 VR to PlayStation VR for Christmas 2018, Gearbox Software is now planning on releasing the title for PC virtual reality (VR) headsets this Autumn. As for the PlayStation VR version, fans will see a massive update arrive later this week packed full of content.

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Revealing details as part of PAX West, Gearbox Software will be releasing the ‘Bad Ass Mega Fun’ pack for PlayStation VR this Friday, 6th September 2019. It’ll feature DLC campaigns: Captain Scarlet and Her Pirate’s Booty, Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt, and Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, as well as five Headhunter packs;  Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Packs, the Creature Slaughter Dome; the Vault Hunter Heads and Skin packs; plus the Mechromancer and Psycho classes, reports Eurogamer.

As for the PC edition, the studio has only given a ‘Fall 2019’ release window. No specific VR headsets have been mentioned just yet, most likely it’ll arrive on Steam to support most devices or there’s always the possibility of Oculus Store or the Epic Store. One thing has been made clear, when Borderlands 2 VR does arrive for PC it’ll include the ‘Bad Ass Mega Fun’ pack so there’s no missing out on content.

Borderlands 2 VR was well-received when it first launched with VRFocus giving it a maximum five-star rating in our review, saying: “it’s somewhat of a surprise that Borderlands was the first AAA the studio decided to go with. A pleasant surprise, that is, as Borderlands 2 VR is most certainly a highlight of this year’s VR releases and one of the best titles yet to hit PlayStation VR. Its still Borderlands 2, sure, but you’ve never played Borderlands 2 like this before.”

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There’s still no mention of any sort of multiplayer or co-op functionality for Borderlands 2 VR so, for now, it looks like it’s staying single-player.

The original Borderlands 2 launched in 2012 and over the years saw a huge amount of DLC content added. The bonus for VR players is that all this additional DLC will be free. Borderlands 2 VR isn’t the only VR title Gearbox Software has created with Penn and Teller VR: Frankly Unfair, Unkind, Unnecessary & Underhanded released this summer.

As the studio continues to support VR, VRFocus will keep you updated on the latest announcements.

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Borderlands 2 VR PC Finally Confirmed, Free DLC Hits Soon

Gearbox finally confirmed what we pretty much all knew over the weekend; Borderlands 2 VR is coming to PC.

The company announced as much during PAX West in Seattle. The news was confirmed during its showcase at the event. The PC VR version of the loot and shoot hit will arrive sometime before the end of the year. Back in June, we reported on an ESRB listing for the PC version on the game. Borderlands 2 VR first released on PSVR in late 2018. It’s the full version of the original game inside headsets, only it’s missing multiplayer support and all of its DLC. Fortunately, Gearbox is fixing that, too.

Borderlands 2 VR DLC Confirmed

The Bad Ass Mega Fun (or BAMF, for short) pack hits PSVR on September 6th. It includes each of the game’s major expansion packs: Captain Scarlet and Her Pirate’s Booty, Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt, and Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. There’s also the new character classes added over the course of the DLC, including the Mechromancer and Psycho.

All of this DLC will be included in the PC version of the game. Gearbox hasn’t specified which headsets the game will support natively but other published titles like Trover Saves The Universe have launched on both Steam and Oculus stores, so it’s a good bet this will too. Oh and, that trailer above? At one point you can see a Move controller being used, so don’t take that as PC footage.

We originally had a lot of issues with Borderlands 2 VR, though Gearbox has definitely addressed a lot of those at this point. Still, the lack of co-op play with always sting as that’s what the Borderlands series is kind of all about.

Borderlands 3, meanwhile is releasing shortly after the PSVR DLC on September 13th. It doesn’t look like the game will support VR at launch, but hopefully we’ll get a VR update later down the line.

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‘Borderlands 2 VR’ Launches on PC VR Headsets Today, Leaving PSVR Exclusivity

Borderlands 2 VR (2018) is finally headed out of PSVR exclusivity today, with the game’s Steam page ready to give PC VR headset users a crack at the VR port of the popular looter shooter.

Update (October 22nd, 2019): The Borderlands 2 VR Steam page is only moments away from letting users with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Valve Index into the game’s massive world.

Update (September 23rd, 2019): Gearbox Software and 2K Games updated Borderlands 2 VR Steam page over the weekend, now showing an October 22nd launch date for the game.

The original article, which discusses the free DLC coming to the game at launch, follows below.

Original Article (August 31st, 2019): At PAX West yesterday, Gearbox Software announced that the free DLC campaigns coming to PSVR in September will feature a bevy of content including: Captain Scarlet and Her Pirate’s Booty, Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt, and Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, according to Eurogamer.

Additionally, you’ll also be able to play Creature Slaughter Dome, the Mechromancer and Psycho classes, all five Headhunter DLC packs, both Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Packs, and the Vault Hunter Heads and Skin packs.

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And yes, the so-called Bad Ass Mega Fun pack (BAMF pack) DLC is also headed to Borderlands 2 VR for PC.

Other than that, there’s not much else to go on at this time for the PC version. Neither its publisher 2k Games nor developer Gearbox Software has mentioned which platform it will land on, be it Steam, Epic Games Store, Oculus Store or otherwise. We assume the standard SteamVR-compatible headsets apply, although it hasn’t been specified yet.

It’s also unknown whether it will bring co-op play to the game, as it’s sorely lacking in the PSVR version. We’re hoping for yes, although it’s possible the studios want to maintain basic feature parity with the PSVR version (pre-DLC).

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Blood & Truth Headlines Top Picks From The Incredible PSVR Summer Sale

The PSVR Summer Sale (or Sales) is on, and there are some incredible deals going.

Summer’s heatwave might not be the best time to jump into VR. It’s way too hot for Beat Saber and your headset’s going to get all sweaty and smelly. But some of these prices will make you want to block out the sun and bathe in the rays of a screen meer millimeters away from your eyes instead. I’m sure that gives you just as many vitamins and whatnot, right? No?

Anyway, both the US and EU PlayStation Store territories are hosting hefty discounts.

The US side offers some hearty deals on the likes of Borderlands 2 VR, Arizona Sunshine and more. There isn’t much that’s truly show-stealing, but it’s a good opportunity to pick up some of the better titles you might have missed over the past few years.

To be honest, though, the EU summer sale puts the US to shame. Recent hits like Blood And Truth have already had their prices slashed by a good margin. Meanwhile, some of VR’s core staples like Superhot VR are down to some of the lowest prices we’ve seen them go. We’ve rounded up our list of top picks below, but be sure to get a good look through your respective store too. If you’ve got a PS Plus account then make sure to look out for some extra discounts too.

Just remember to keep a cold glass of water near you’re if you’re about to start putting in Firewall all-nighters.  Maybe invest in a fan, too.

UploadVR’s PSVR Summer Sale Top Picks

Blood & Truth – £19.99/$31.99

Astro Bot Rescue Mission – £15.99

Superhot VR – £11.99/$17.49

Borderlands 2 VR – £24.99/$24.99

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR – £19.99

The Inpatient – £9.49/$9.99

Arizona Sunshine – £12.99 (£9.69 Plus)/$13.99

Firewall Zero Hour – £15.99 (£13.49 Plus)

Tetris Effect – £19.99/$24.79

Killing Floor: Incursion – £7.99 (£6.39 Plus)/$9.99

Megaton Rainfall – £6.49

Farpoint – £7.99/$9.99

Transference – £12.99

A Fisherman’s Tale – £7.79

Statik – £7.99 (£3.99 Plus)/$5.99

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Report: ‘Borderlands 2 VR’ Gets ESRB Rating for PC, Suggesting Nearby Launch

Borderlands 2 VR (2018) landed on PSVR late last year, although Gearbox Software made it clear at launch that it was going to be a timed exclusive, with a minimum of five months given to PlayStation. Now, it appears a Windows PC version of the game has just gotten its ESRB rating, putting it one step closer to PC VR headset users.

As first reported by UploadVR, Twitter user ‘Wario64’ broke the news during E3 2019 that Borderlands 2 VR for Windows PC had garnered an ‘M’ rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

The ESRB website doesn’t show this rating specifically at the time of this writing; it only lists the rating for the previous PlayStation 4 version. Twitter user Wario64 has generally been a reliable source for leaks however, and considering the game’s release on PC VR was all but confirmed by the studio itself even before launch on PSVR, the supposed rating is decidedly credible, if not a complete banality to anyone not following the space.

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Admittedly, we weren’t too impressed with Borderlands 2 VR on PSVR, giving it a tepid [5.9/10] on our linear grading scale. Road to VR’s Ben Lang reviewed the game on PSVR when it launched in December 2018, saying that while it technically works in VR, it still hasn’t managed to escape the feeling of being an outright port. On top of that, there’s no co-op mode, no VR-specific interactions, middling graphics, and a gamepad-first design.

Although it’s since gotten a few quality of life updates, bringing with it support for PS Aim and improved shooting for all controller types, it’ll be interesting to see if Gearbox takes the opportunity to iron out more of the other gripe-worthy issues we saw on PSVR for the PC VR release.

On that note, Gearbox recently announced they plan on bringing “all” of game’s DLC to Borderlands 2 VR in an update this summer, for free. The studio also said they’re working on bringing more community suggestions to the game, including “improvements to the HUD and height offset along with fixes to an unreachable chest, teleport, performance and more.”

Update (10:00 AM ET): Added information on incoming DLC.

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Borderlands 2 VR For PC Rated By ESRB, Suggesting Release Nears

Borderlands 2 VR For PC Rated By ESRB, Suggesting Release Nears

We’d always pegged Borderlands 2 VR for an eventual release on PC headsets. Gearbox Software made it clear that the game’s exclusivity for PSVR was always timed. After its window is up, the developer is free to bring it to other headsets. It looks like it’s doing just that.

We missed this in the hassle of E3 but Borderlands 2 VR has been rated for PC via the ESRB. That’s not official confirmation the game will make its way over, but it’s about as close as it gets without an announcement. Presumably this version of the game will support the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index headsets at the very least. We wouldn’t be surprised to see Windows VR support too.

Borderlands 2 VR brings the entire original game into headsets, though it doesn’t support cooperative play. Later this summer the PSVR version of the game will be getting all of the original title’s DLC for free. Hopefully the PC VR version of the game will also be getting that content.

We think this is a pretty good port of a fun game, though the lack of multiplayer definitely stings. “The small gameplay tweaks aren’t enough to rewrite a game that was designed around four-player co-op, but the core of the experience is so strong, rewarding, and entertaining that it serves as a feature-rich and exciting VR shooter in its own right despite its flaws,” we said in our review.

As for Borderlands 3? Gearbox says VR has been discussed but nothing’s been announced so far. Today the company also launches a new Penn & Teller VR experience.

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Borderlands 3 VR Has Been Talked About But ‘Nothing Really Planned’

Borderlands 3 VR Has Been Talked About But ‘Nothing Really Planned’

Borderlands 2 VR was one of 2018’s late surprises. It came out of seemingly nowhere and offered up one of the beefiest and most intense experiences the PSVR has seen yet. Despite axing co-op for this version, since release it’s gotten PS Aim Controller support and the promise of all past Borderlands 2 DLC coming over into the game, free of charge. We still don’t have a date for the PC VR version, but it’s certainly in the works we’d guess.

Now with the recent announcement of Borderlands 3, we’ve been waiting for news about a potential VR version once again. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like it’s in the cards just yet.

In an interview with Daily Star, Kate Pistick, Mission Designer on Borderlands 3, explains:

“There’s been talk about it, but there’s nothing really planned that I’m aware of,” Pistick says. “We had an internal team who worked on the VR stuff for Borderlands 2. They worked on it with an external development contracting company. A really small team – most of them were hired to work exclusively on that project.

“There wasn’t anyone leaving the main project to work on Borderlands 2 VR, just a couple of guys who might go overseeing or offering guidance when questions came up during development, porting that game from an older engine into a newer VR space.”

Hopefully that changes before the game releases in September, but if it isn’t part of the plan right now then expectations of VR support should definitely be squashed for the time being. Fingers crossed for a VR port in early 2020 then, maybe, hopefully.

For more on Borderlands VR, read our review of Borderlands 2 VR, watch our launch livestream, and check out our list of tips if you haven’t journeyed into Pandora just yet. Let us know what you think down in the comments below!

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PS Plus Sale Discounts 20 PSVR Games Until April 30th

PS Plus Sale Discounts 20 PSVR Games Until April 30th

Today Sony unveiled a huge sale on the PSN Store that discounts nearly 300 different digital games across PS4, PSVR, and PS3. If you filter the list down to just PSVR games it totals out to exactly 20. The catch here is that this sale is only for PS Plus subscribers. Discounts range from 25% to 70% off. The sale ends on April 30th, this coming Tuesday, at 8AM PST.

While not an exhaustive discount list by any means, there are some great deals on offer here. For example, Borderlands 2 VR, one of PSVR’s biggest titles yet, is included at 25% off. That port fits the entire base game into VR, now with PS Aim Controller support, and it’ll receive all previously released Borderlands 2 DLC for free later this year. Still no co-op support though.

Here’s the full list of all games and their discounts:

18 Floors – $8.99 [40% Off]
Borderlands 2 VR – $37.49 [25% Off]
Code51: Mecha Arena – $9.99 [50% Off]
Drone Striker – $7.49 [25% Off]
Gun Club VR – $12.49 [50% Off]
Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR – $11.99 [40% Off]
Knockout League – $14.99 [50% Off]
Loading Human: Chapter 1 – $7.99 [80% Off]
Mervils: A VR Adventure – $5.99 [70% Off]
Mortal Blitz – $5.99 [70% Off]
Paper Dolls – $12.74 [25% Off]
Prison Boss VR – $11.99 [40% Off]
Rush VR – $12.49 [50% Off]
Sega Genesis Classics – $20.99 [30% Off]
Super Amazeballs – $3.99 [20% Off]
The Walker – $5.99 [40% Off]
Torn – $8.99 [70% Off]
Unearthing Mars – $7.49 [50% Off]
Unearthing Mars 2: The Ancient War – $13.99 [30% Off]
Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams – $17.49 [30% Off]

I went through and bolded some of the ones I personally recommend trying out, but at these prices you’d be hard-pressed to pick one that isn’t worth your money. May is coming up fast which means big titles like Blood & Truth are just mere weeks away.

Let us know what you think of the sale down in the comments below!

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