BioShock The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, XCOM 2 Collection announced for Switch
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During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, a trio of new packages from 2K Games was announced. BioShock The Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, XCOM 2 Collection are all on the way. They’ll all be available on May 29.
Here’s a trailer:
XCOM 2 Collection seemingly coming to Switch
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XCOM 2 Collection appears to be bound for Switch. Last month, it was classified for Nintendo’s console in South Korea.
While this isn’t an official announcement, the same ratings site has outed other Switch releases before they were revealed. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is one recent example.
XCOM 2 is a turn-based tactics game. As for the collection, it includes the War of the Chosen expansion and four DLC packs (Resistance Warrior Pack, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, Shen’s Last Gift, Tactical Legacy Pack).
Here’s an overview of XCOM 2, along with a trailer:
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New rating suggests BioShock: The Collection is coming to Switch
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The acclaimed BioShock series has never appeared on a Nintendo platform, but that could be changing in the near future. A rating for the package has popped up in Taiwan.
BioShock: The Collection includes BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite. Players can also access all single-player add-on content, the “Columbia’s Finest” pack, and director’s commentary with developers Ken Levine and Shawn Robertson.
Here’s an overview of BioShock: The Collection, along with a trailer:
Civilization VI update out now (version 1.2.2.0)
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Civilization VI has been given a much-needed update on Switch. Version 1.2.2.0 is out now for all players.
After the previous update for the game was released on Switch, a number of reports came in regarding crashing. Those issues have apparently been addressed with the new patch, so be sure to download the update.
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Civilization VI players reporting that latest Switch update is crashing the game
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Update: 2K says it’s working on a fix and has a workaround (see below).
Original: Civilization VI’s latest update appears to be causing major issues on Switch. Due to a bug, players have reported that the game is crashing just as they’re about to win a game. It doesn’t appear to be limited to a small subset of users and is happening regularly.
2K Games has yet to comment on the situation nor is there any word on any imminent patch to address these problems. If we do receive a status update, we’ll be sure to let you know.
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Civilization VI – Expansion Bundle launch trailer
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The new Civilization VI Expansion Bundle for Switch, containing Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm expansions, is now available on Switch. Watch a launch trailer for its release below.
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Civilization VI update out now (version 1.2.1), hotseat mode added
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A new update for Civilization VI has just gone live on Switch. Version 1.2.1 can be accessed by all users.
Based on users reports, one of the main highlights is the addition of the previously-announced hotseat mode. The feature allows players to take turns playing the game on a single Switch system.
2K Games has yet to share any additional information about the update. We’ll report back if we receive any further details, including patch notes.
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Civilization VI Expansion Bundle coming to Switch in November
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Civilization VI Expansion Bundle is making its way to Switch in November, 2K Games and Firaxis have announced. It will include the Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm expansion with “a host of additional civilizations and leaders, new gameplay systems and depth, and unique challenges”.
Here’s an overview of both:
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Civilization VI to add a hotseat mode on Switch, no plans for online multiplayer
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Civilization VI will be receiving a new feature on Switch with a future update. A hotseat mode will be added to the game, allowing for multiplayer on a single console with players taking turns.
One thing that we won’t be seeing is online multiplayer. Aspyr, the company that ported Civilization VI to Switch, explained why it’s not possible:
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Civilization VI Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm expansions planned for Switch this year
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Civilization VI launched on Switch last year, but there’s some content from the PC version not yet available on Nintendo’s console. Thankfully, it looks like that will start to change in the future.
According to the official Civilization Twitter account, the Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm expansions are both on the way to Switch. They’ll release later this year if all goes as planned. Port studio Aspyr previously indicated that the extra DLC would eventually make their way over.
To recap, here’s an overview of Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm plus trailers:
