Gearbox Software and 2K announce the launch of Borderlands 3, scheduled for September 13, 2019 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The release date was accompanied by a new gameplay trailer showing the irreverent atmosphere typical of the game.
"In the past few years, the Gearbox Software team has focused every bit of their passion, creativity and love, to make Borderlands 3 the biggest, meanest and most ambitious Borderlands ever," says Gearbox Software president and CEO Randy Pitchford.
"Borderlands 3 was created not only as a love letter for fans of the series, but also as an ideal starting point for new players, who can try alone or in coop, online or offline, the biggest point reference point for shooter-looter titles. ”The Borderlands series has sold over 41 million copies to date. With a Metacritic rating of 90 and having sold over 19 million copies, Borderlands 2 still has more than one million active players per month, 7 years after its launch.
"Borderlands is one of the most famous and celebrated videogame industry franchises," added David Ismailer, president of 2K. "We are proud of the work and dedication of Gearbox, which is creating a game that will not only rekindle the passion of millions of Borderlands fans, but will welcome new players to our beloved universe."
In Borderlands 3 it will be possible to explore new worlds, alone or in a cooperative, as one of the four new hunters in the Crypt. Each of them will be endowed with unique abilities, specializations and characteristics, which will serve to face massive monsters, recover loot and save the planet from the most ruthless sect of the galaxy.
The Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition includes:
Retro Package: head and skin hunter of the Crypt, skin ECHO device and skin weapon
Neon Package: head and skin hunter of the Crypt, skin ECHO device and pendant
Gearbox package: weapon skin and pendant
Toy Weapons Package: 2 toy weapons, MOD toy grenades and pendant
Equipped MODs, XP and loot increase
The Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition includes all the contents of the Deluxe Edition plus the Season Pass, which includes: 4 DLC packages with new stories, missions and challenges, Skin Weapons, pendant and MOD Stallone ass grenades. Finally for the collectors there is the Diamond Loot Chest Collector's Edition, which will be without the game but will offer the season pass, all the DLC and contents of the Super Deluxe Edition more:
Reproduction of a Diamond Loot Chest: Equipped with a retractable lid, it is perfect for storing any kind of loot;
Borderlands 3 (x10) character figurines: Make space on the shelves for the game's cast, including the four new Crypt hunters, Calypso twin fanatics and some of the most beloved characters from the Borderlands universe! Height about 8 cm;
Sanctuary 3 model to assemble: Build your own Sanctuary 3 and display it on the included pedestal;
Keyring of the Crypt Key (x4): Because you can never know when you will find yourself in front of a Crypt to be opened;
Map of the galaxy on fabric: Discover new worlds beyond Pandora thanks to the map of Typhon DeLeon;
Lithographs with portraits of the characters (x5): Exclusive printed portraits of the new hunters of the Crypt and of the Calypso twin fanatics;
SteelBook case for Borderlands 3: a metal case for the most demanding collectors.
To celebrate the announcement of Borderlands 3, the Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition will be available starting today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition is the final version in ultra HD remastered with all DLC included. More information on the game will be announced during a livestream set for May 1st.
