The Borderlands 2 Release Date Is Coming
**Update**Again**
Borderlands 2 Fans Rejoice – The Release Date Just Got A Lot Better
First came the release dates (18 Sep in US, 21 Sep the rest), then came the first pre-order bonuses (Premiere Club, yeah), then the Premiere Club got even better (Mechromancer anyone), then Gamestop waded in with a massive pre-order sweetener (check it out here) so where could Gearbox go from there. Borderlands 2 Special Editions.
The two announced limited editions are the Deluxe Vault Hunters Collectors Edition and the Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition so there are now three pre-order options (including the game by itself), all of which include access to the Premiere Club. Let’s check out what’s included as part of the latest announcements.
Deluxe Vault Hunters Collectors Edition ($99.99)
Includes:
- A copy of the game (PC, Xbox or PS3)
- Marcus Kincaid Bobblehead
- Collectable Sticker Set
- Digital Comic Download
- Inside the Vault: The Art and Design of Borderlands 2
- Map of Pandora
- Bonus In-Game Digital Content Download (what hasn’t been revealed yet)
Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition ($149.99)
Includes everything listed above plus:
- Cloth Map of Pandora
- Steel Book Case
- Collectable Scaled Replica of the Red Loot Chests Found In-Game
- Creatures of Pandora Id Chart
- Lithograph Postcard Set
- Field Notes From Sir Hammerlock
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Aside from the announcement of these two beasts of packs, there’s also been a mass of new gameplay footage floating around the web, mostly centered around Salvador and Maya. If you haven’t seen them yet, have a check of these Borderlands 2 trailers and other gameplay footage.
The Borderlands 2 Official Release Date Has Finally Been Announced
After months of speculation and waiting, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have officially announced the US release date of Borderlands 2. On the 18 September 2012, US, and the 21 September 2012, International, owners of the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 or PC can return to the world of Pandora with ’870 Gadjillion more guns, 96.5% more Wub Wub and 1000 degrees more heat’. Check out the BRAND NEW Borderlands 2 Launch Date Trailer here, released to coincide with the Borderlands 2 release date and ‘Get ready to joy puke your face off’.
Fans who pre-order will receive exclusive access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club. The Borderlands 2 Premiere Club includes:
- Golden Key: Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest.
- Vault Hunter’s Relic: Play solo or team up with friends and boost your gear-hunting fortune with the Vault Hunter’s Relic.
- Gearbox Golden Gun Pack: A package of unique Gearbox Golden Guns to help you start your journey on Pandora!
- New: Mechromancer Class: Download the new Mechromancer character class for free as soon as she’s available
The Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, pre-order bonus is available through Gamestop, Amazon and Best Buy.
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The long awaited announcement was made on 2 August 2011 that Gearbox and 2K Games will be releasing a sequel to the surprise 2009 hit, Borderlands. The Borderlands 2 release date is finally announced as the 18 September 2012 (U.S. release) and 21 September for the rest of the world. The good news is that you can pre-order with price guarantees and massive bonuses from the links below. Watch this space for more information as it becomes available.
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So what has Gearbox got in store for us this time around. Borderlands 2 picks up five years after the opening of the vault and, with Handsome Jack (new bad guy) claiming the credit and the loot from the vault allowing him to buy the Hyperion Corporation, you can bet Pandora is in for a rough time. You step in as one of the four new characters to reap some revenge on Jack for ripping you off and leaving you for dead on the frozen tundra. With the scene set it’s time to kick ass, Borderlands style and the list of additions to the first is impressive.
The weapons system has received a huge overhaul with a number of different class mods, artifacts and the new Eridium enhancements expanding the opportunities for some serious mayhem. One of the new weapon types allows the player to empty the clip and then throw the empty gun at the enemy for more damage which then reloads the same gun you now have back in your hand. (Don’t over think it, it makes no sense, it just means more killing) A caveat to this is that the more rounds in the clip when you throw the gun, the greater the damage inflicted. The choice will be yours how to use it. One of the new characters’ ability two dual wield any weapon types will also make for some interesting gameplay.
The visual feel of Borderlands is retained but as you will see on the Borderlands 2 release date, the playable areas are now everywhere that you can see and the ‘Oh look, more rocks’ feel of the original is now replaced by a swag of new terrain. From arctic tundra to the corrosive caverns, you can explore and decimate by yourself, in four player online co-op, splitscreen or even via LAN (yeah it’s still around). All types of gameplay have received massive attention to ensure that whatever mode you play in, the experience will be ultimately rewarding and, replayable. Also, based on the first game, I would expect a mass of downloadable content to further expand your gaming fun.
Gaming geeks and Role Playing Shooter fans, the long wait is nearly over, so wait with baited breath for the Borderlands 2 release date on 18 Sep. It’s everything you loved from the original, and a whole lot more.
