I don’t think that it’s a secret exactly that I happen to be a massive fan of Borderlands. I’ve absorbed countless bullets in that game, and have watched Claptrap defeated by a flight of stairs at least a dozen times. So yes, I’m kind of excited for more Borderlands content. Especially when it involves seeing Claptrap cause havoc while wearing a cute beret.
Here’s the latest video on the game, which has Gearbox Software’s James Lopez and 2K Australia’s Joel Escher giving players a guided tour of the game, based on the build that has done the rounds at PAX East in April. Check it out:
Don’t have time to watch the video? Well here’s the crib notes version. Don’t let teacher catch you with it:
- New loot chest designs
- New Cryo-gun – Fires ice rounds and freezes enemies, shattering them
- Laser gun – new type, each manufacturer has one. Dahl laser guns fire off multiple beams, the Maliwan version emits a steady beam
- Oz kits provide oxygen
- Moon surface has you constantly losing oxygen, but there are plenty of opportunities planned to keep your supply steady, such as air geysers which replenish your oxygen meter.
- Oxygen is designed to be a feature that adds new abilities to the game
- Oxygen can boost jumps
- You can also use oxygen to do an area of effect attack, or a “butt-stomp”
- “During the development of the game, the moon just turned into Australia”, Eschler said about the local lunar accents
- Low gravity results in new gameplay tactics, such as explosives sending enemies flying into space
- Headshots are more powerful now, thanks to enemies using oxygen bubbles around their heads as well.
- Scavs are a new enemy to deal with, essentially moon bandits
- Athena’s action skill absorbs a ton of damage, which you can then use to redirect back at enemies
- The Badass Outlaw, another new enemy, can use his tackle-charges to throw you around
- You can use friendly fire to charge Athena’s shield up as well
- A new vehicle was shown off briefly, the Sting-Ray
- Claptrap is a Beyd Ess
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC later this year.
Last Updated: May 28, 2014
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 11:06
I swear to god, every Borderlands article starts by stating it is no secret/surprise how much a staff member/ the LG staff as a whole loves Borderlands 😛
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:09
BWAHAHAH! DING
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 11:11
Lol glad I’m not the only one that noticed that
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:12
It’s true. Or with Geoff, he says things when talking about The Last of Us ‘Many loved this game, but I thought it was merely okay’…
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 11:12
LOOOOL DING DING DIIIING, correct!
ToshZA
May 28, 2014 at 11:09
Out of interest, who isn’t a borderlands fan?
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 11:11
Not sure tbh lol It is no secret that I am a huge fan of JRPGS ( 😛 ) but i freaking adore BL
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:19
Wha? You are? http://derpicdn.net/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMTMvMDEvMDcvMjFfNTZfMzJfMjM1XzIwNTY5Ml9fVU5PUFRfX3NhZmVfcGlua2llX3BpZV9hbmltYXRlZF9wb255X3NvbG9fc21pbGVfaGFwcHlfcmFpbmJvd19zZWl6dXJlX3dhcm5pbmdfdm9taXRfZXhjaXRlZF9wdWtpbmdfcmFpbmJvd3MuZ2lmLmdpZiJdXQ/205692__safe_pinkie-pie_solo_animated_pony_smile_happy_rainbow_seizure-warning_vomit_excited_puking-rainbows.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 11:48
Butt Stallion!
Dutch Matrix
May 28, 2014 at 11:19
ME!!!
Anon A Mouse
May 28, 2014 at 11:29
I’ve purchased BL2 many a month ago and it still lies there gathering dust. Every time I look at it I get memories of BL1 and instantly put it down. I have no idea why I’ve purchased it.
The D
May 28, 2014 at 11:39
From now on, every time I write about Borderlands, I’m starting it with “This might surprise you Umar, but I really, really love Borderlands…”
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 11:54
Lol….I’m sorry
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:09
I will be getting this, hopefully Vamp and Tim will join!
ToshZA
May 28, 2014 at 11:09
I’ll be waiting on BL3 tbh. >_>
VampyreSquirrel
May 28, 2014 at 11:14
The chances are high that I shall be joining. Tim may not because he now has a 5 day old baby girl at home 🙂
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:16
Rather ugly to be honest. At least the baby is cute though 😉 Must take after the mother! Tehehe. Hey, Werner used to play with his new born sitting on his lap 🙂
VampyreSquirrel
May 28, 2014 at 11:20
Werner told me… will see how Tim survives over the next little while hehe
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:24
Shame, hope he is okay, what with new job and all. What did he call her? Tell me TANYA PLEASE!
VampyreSquirrel
May 28, 2014 at 12:09
Chloe… I doubt he’d ever be able to call anyone Tanya.
Umar's Crown
May 28, 2014 at 11:20
Babies are so cute…I want one
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:38
Defo on the 1. Couldn’t eat more than that…
Anon A Mouse
May 28, 2014 at 11:26
Is not that’s his going to sleep anyway, might as well be playing.
VampyreSquirrel
May 28, 2014 at 12:10
So true… I shall remind him of this.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 11:20
As much as I love Borderlands… no thanks, I’ll wait. The last DLC milking is still a bit too fresh in my mind.
FoxOneZA
May 28, 2014 at 11:41
Screw DLC milking. This is franchise milking at it’s best.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 28, 2014 at 11:47
lol. I said the other day this sounds like B2 offcuts that were slapped together to make a new game.
FoxOneZA
May 28, 2014 at 11:58
LOL. Makes sense now that you mention it.
Viking Of Science
May 28, 2014 at 11:49
But at least 4 of the DLCs added actual Story content. more than can be said for other companies DLCs….
Viking Of Science
May 28, 2014 at 11:21
I just got Boderlands 2 GOTY on special, time to run though with some friends…. Presequel can wait for price drop…. 🙂
RinceofFuturePast
May 28, 2014 at 11:24
Enjoy, you will LOVE it 🙂
Viking Of Science
May 28, 2014 at 11:48
Oh, I’ve Played it before, on a buddy’s machine, it was great fun, we reached level 40… but now… With all the MAIN DLCs. It’s gonna kick ass.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 28, 2014 at 11:42
My BL1 is still sitting unopened at home :/