The co-op shooter is now available for pre-order and special bonuses are included

Feb 22, 2012 15:31 GMT  ·  By

2K Games and Gearbox Software have finally confirmed a release date for Borderlands 2, the upcoming shooter that’s now set to appear in September for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms.

The original Borderlands has delighted millions of players from all around the world thanks to its tight gameplay focused on the cooperative multiplayer, not to mention the huge variety of weapons that could be wielded by the player.

Now, Gearbox Software and 2K Games are getting ready to deploy a full-fledged sequel called, what else, Borderlands 2, which has finally received a concrete release date, not to mention a new presentation video and some fresh details.

Gamers on the PC, PS3 or Xbox 360 will get Borderlands 2 on September 18, in North America, and September 21, in the rest of the world.

Besides this long awaited release date, the two companies have also mentioned some fresh details about its gameplay, which once again retains the focus on cooperative action, bringing four new protagonists that take over from the ones included in the original.

“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,” said Christoph 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.”

As you can see in the video below, four new characters replace the protagonists from the first game. They include the Gunzerker called Salvador, the new Siren named Maya, a new Soldier called Axton, and an all-new character named Zero, who’s a sort of ninja with a cloaking device.

“Living up to the mantra “bigger, better and more badass,” Borderlands 2 features all-new characters; skills; imaginative, diverse new environments with unique missions and enemies; and more exciting and fun weapons, equipment and loot than ever before,” Gearbox revealed.

“All of these features come together in a story that takes players to the world of Pandora to take down the notorious Handsome Jack and his corrupt Hyperion Corporation as a solo campaign or with up to four cooperative players.”

Borderlands 2 has also received some fresh pre-order bonuses, as anyone who pre-purchases the game gains access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club. This allows them to download 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,” the studio revealed.

Expect more details about Borderlands 2 to appear soon. Until then, check out the new trailer below.