2K Games and Gearbox Software dropped a release date for Borderlands 2 on Wednesday along with a new "Doomsday" trailer. Who's ready for another round of vault hunting this September?
The original Borderlands made a name for itself with a unique graphical style, hybrid RPG and first-person shooter gameplay mechanics plus "87 bazillion guns." Borderlands 2 looks to up the ante when it is released on September 18, 2012 in the United States for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
“The addictive gameplay and shooting and looting mayhem of the first Borderlands is back and better than ever in Borderlands 2, taking the franchise to an entirely new level,” saidChristoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With more guns, more enemies, more missions, an engaging story and all-new characters, Borderlands 2 promises to bring a new era to gaming this fall.”
Borderlands 2 adds four new characters will all new abilities and weapons that player can take control of in local split-screen two-player co-op or online co-op for up to four players. This time around, players take on Handsome Jack and the corrupt Hyperion Corporation.
“Borderlands 2 is a passion project, through and through,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “The result is a sequel that has improved every successful aspect of Borderlands while innovating with an all-new experience.”
And it wouldn't be a release announcement without the mention of pre-order bonuses. Pre-ordering Borderlands 2 from select retailers will grant access to the Borderlands 2 Premier Club. This club let players download items like the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key and the Vault Hunter’s Relic. The Gearbox Gun Pack is a collection of unique guns to help players begin their journey on Pandora. The Golden Key is an in-game item used to unlock a rare item in the mysterious Golden Sanctuary Loot Chest found in Borderlands 2. The Vault Hunter’s Relic is an in-game item that boosts players’ gear-hunting fortune while playing solo or teaming up with friends.
You can check out the "Doomsday" trailer for Borderlands 2 in our video gallery. For those wondering, the song is also titled Doomsday and is by Nero.
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