Is Borderlands 3 cross platform Epic and Steam

Gearbox Software has announced that Borderlands 3 will be cross-play between Steam and Epic Games Store.

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Jak Connor

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Published Mar 6, 2020 2:40 AM CST   |   Updated Tue, Nov 3 2020 11:44 AM CST

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Gamers absolutely love cross-play support for their titles, as it opens up a whole new realm of enjoyment when gamers can enjoy the game they love with people from other platforms.

It's even better when gamers can share save files between platforms as well. Well, that's exactly what Gearbox Software is giving Borderlands 3 players, according to the developers' recent announcement. Gearbox says that when players launch Borderlands 3 on Steam for the first time, and on Epic after installing a brand new patch, they will be prompted with a "PC Cross-Play" screen.

This prompt will give players the option to enable/disable cross-play between these platforms. If a player chooses to enable cross-play, he/she will be able to queue up with fellow gamers on the other platform. I think the 'disabling' part is quite self-explanatory. On top of that juicy cross-play goodness, PC players will be able to transfer save data between Steam and the Epic Games Store. This means players won't have to worry about starting all over again if they decide to jump platform. Side note - Gearbox does warn players who decide to do this have a risk of loosing their save files. So backups will be necessary if this is what you want to do.

Here's Gearbox's full statement:

"When launching Borderlands 3 for the first time on Steam, and on Epic after installing a new patch, you'll be greeted by a "PC Cross-Play" screen and the option to enable or disable this feature. Enabling PC Cross-Play lets you join game sessions with players on Steam or Epic Game Store through Matchmaking and Game Invites. Disabling this feature will restrict you to playing with other people on the same PC platform as you. You can choose to enable or disable this feature at any time via the Options menu, under the General section of the Network & Social menu."

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Epic Games Borderlands 3 is one of the most popular titles among shooter game fans. It is now free on the platform for you to claim and it is possible to crossplay between Steam and Epic Games.

Epic Games Borderlands 3 is now free until May 26th

The popular first-person shooter Borderlands 3 is now available for free on the Epic Games Store, giving anyone with a decent PC a chance to play. Until 11 a.m. ET on May 26, “Borderlands 3” will be free to download. Epic says another well-known game will become available for free that day but it doesn’t reveal the title. We already informed you that Epic Games will give away another “Mystery Game” dive into countdown and rumors by visiting our article.

Epic Games Borderlands 3 was one of the year’s best-selling releases, and developer Gearbox Software is continuing to support the game with paid additions and free updates. Crossplay is supported in the game, so you may play using your Epic Games Store copy with friends who have Borderlands 3 on Xbox or Steam. With a future update, players who own Borderlands 3 on PlayStation will be able to crossplay too.

The Borderlands series is also being turned into a movie with Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black in the cast.

How to get Borderlands 3 for free?

By logging into the Epic Games Store app or website and then selecting “Get” on the game’s product page, you can obtain Borderlands 3 for free. You should already have an account if you’ve played “Fortnite,” but if not, you may create a new account easily.

The game will be added to your library once you claim the offer. On May 26 at 11 a.m. ET, the deal will expire. The Epic Games Store frequently offers free games, so keep following them to expand your gaming collection.

The free Borderlands 3 deal is a part of the Epic Games Store Mega Sale, which will continue until June 16. Along with making four different hit games available for free during the sale, you’ll also get 25% off any game that’s $15 or more in the Epic Games Store.

Borderlands 3: How to crossplay between Steam and Epic Games?

Borderlands 3 has finally arrived on Steam in 2020 and crossplay is available with those on Epic Games. After a six-month period in which it was exclusively available on the Epic Games Store, Borderlands 3 has at long last arrived on Steam. PC gamers on Steam and Epic Games can now play with one another, even if there is no crossplay between PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

In the meantime, there’s a childish warfare going on between Epic Games and Steam in certain parts of the internet. Those who bought Borderlands 3 on either platform can join together via crossplay. And you’ll learn how crossplay between Steam and Epic Games below. By the way, if you want to learn how to install Windows on Steam Deck, head in!

Gearbox’s most recent update enables players on the Steam and Epic Games Store to crossplay with each other, allowing them to do so for the first time. Borderlands 3 players must activate “PC Cross-Play” after launching the game in order to crossplay between Steam and Epic Games.

For those who disabled the option but now wish to enable it, you can do so at anytime by visiting the General section of the Network & Social menu in Options.

Once you’ve enabled crossplay and decided upon your PC Cross-Play Display Name, you’ll then be able to Matchmake and send Game Invites to people on PC regardless of whether they play through the Epic Games Store or Steam.

Borderlands 3: How to crossplay on PS4 and Xbox One?

There’s no telling when Epic Games Borderlands 3 will have crossplay on PS4 and Xbox One. After the release of Borderlands 3, Gearbox had committed to working towards crossplay, but no launch date for PS4 or Xbox One has been announced. Do you want to learn how to create stories with the Xbox app? Well, Instagram is not the only platform to socialize.

In an interview with The Sixth Axis published on March 3rd, Gearbox CCO Dan Hewitt stated:

“We’re still working on it. We’re not done yet. So we probably aren’t going to be able to do that. It’s [crossplay] always something we are looking at. [There are] lots of different things that we can do, but for right now, we’re focused just right now on DLC 2, making sure that that’s a success, and making sure that [with] PC crossplay, we could welcome our Steam Community back to Pandora.”

Crossplay between the PS4 and Xbox One has not been implemented yet, but it is something that may be in the works as soon as the Guns, Love, and Tentacles add-on arrives on March 26th. If you want to learn how to create a Gearbox Software SHiFT account using Borderlands 3, visit our guide!

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