2K Games explains what content we will find in the physical version and how much it will be necessary to download additionally through the eShop.
One of the most prominent announcements of the Nintendo Direct on March 26 has been the confirmation of three great video games by the publisher 2K Games for the Nintendo Switch, which remains committed to the hybrid machine: BioShock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection and the Borderlands Legendary Collection. All of them available on May 29. Now, different official releases have let us know how much of each of the collections will be included in the cartridge and how much will be an additional download. Let's go case by case.
What will be included in the physical version of each collection
BioShock: The Collection
In the case of BioShock: The Collection, the BAFTA award-winning trilogy and recognized as one of the most significant of the previous generation, will cost € 49.99, the physical version will arrive with a 16 GB cartridge that includes the opening acts of BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, and BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition. "The subsequent content and accessories will have to be downloaded," they indicate.
BioShock: The Collection
XCOM 2 Collection
We continue with the famous XCOM 2 Collection strategy saga. The alien threat is coming to Switch for € 49.99 where the physical version will come with an 8GB cartridge that includes two missions from the main game. The rest of the content must be downloaded. "The total size of the download will not exceed 24 GB," they indicate.
XCOM 2 Collection
Borderlands Legendary Collection
We finish with Borderlands, which will include for 49.99 euros Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2 and Borderlands The Pre-Sequel. As for the physical version, it will come with an 8GB cartridge that includes Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, with an additional 6.6GB download. Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will require a 35 GB download.
Borderlands Legendary Collection
2K Games Celebrates Announcement: Available May 29
All in all, 2K Games celebrate the news for what it means for them when forging the name of these intellectual properties on Nintendo Switch. "We are excited to bring some of our largest franchises to the Nintendo Switch," said Melissa Bell, senior vice president and head of global marketing for 2K. “These are some of our most successful franchises and games, which have captivated millions of fans around the world. Now that they will be available on Nintendo Switch, more people will be able to enjoy them and it will be easier to play those experiences at any time. ”
Source | Official press release
