The PC Version Of Borderlands 2 Has Its Perks

Written by: Austin Regimbal (Twitter @austinreg - Google+) | April 4, 2012 3:30 pm

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It’s always a treat when developers prove that they still hold PC gaming in high regard.

In an exclusive interview with PC Gamer, Gearbox Vice President of Marketing Steve Gibson dished on some PC exclusives in Borderlands 2.

PC gamers will be able to enjoy:

higher resolutions
the ability to customize the game’s user interface
multiplayer matchmaking through Steamworks

While most of these bulletpoints are probably to be expected from any modern PC game, it’s reassuring to know that Gearbox won’t just be porting over the console version.

Perhaps more interesting are the new details Gibson revealed on Borderlands 2‘s increased focus on tactics. Apparently, the game will reward players who thoughtfully upgrade their skill trees based on team dynamics, rather than by whatever looks cool.

Also, shooting the closest enemy is no longer the best tactic in the game, as foes can now provide buffs for each other. Instead, players will have to choose their targets wisely in order to stay alive.

Every bit of new information about Borderlands 2 seems like a step in the right direction. We’ll have to wait until the game releases on September 18 in the US — September 21 internationally — to see if Gearbox is successful in their endeavors.

The PC Version Of Borderlands 2 Has Its Perks

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Warfox Mihomiti

This sounds great, because the PC version of Borderlands 1 was awful.
- austinreg
  
  There was definitely room for improvement. Glad that Gearbox is stepping it up.
http://twitter.com/AsytraFTW Kathryn Fuller

I loved the hilarity that happened during CoOp sessions with the first game, however it did suffer from some “Consolitis.” It’s really refreshing that PC gamers are getting thrown a bone here, something that I’d like to see a lot more companies doing.

Gearbox, you’re doin’ it right!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Zackary-Rhodes/100000192033792 Zackary Rhodes

While you joke about them coming out and promoting this stuff (saying it should be “standard”), the truth is that most PC versions of multiple platform games have seen a devolution in most of their “quality of life” features. Specifically the options they mentioned. I honestly think it’s great they are coming out and reassuring PC gamers of all of this, letting us know that they heard our complaints and are fixing them.

Sadly, most major review sites/publications don’t take these PC options into account when writing reviews of multi-platform titles, leaving us PC gamers in the dark until we’ve dropped the cash and have the product installed.Which means that in most cases we’re left with a good game that is frustrating to play due to it’s poor optimization/polish specific to our platform.
- Austin Regimbal
  
  It is great that Gearbox is committing to PC fans. It’s a sad state of affairs that they have to reassure PC gamers that they are actually putting effort into the PC version. Thanks for your comment.
http://twitter.com/dohcheezits Doh Jesus

Can we say marketing
http://twitter.com/Vazzaroth Josh Hagood

I was fully committed to not getting BL2 because of the shittyness of the PC experience last time, but their confirmation of these features has flipped my decision. Now I’ll be buying it first day. Can’t wait!