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 * March 15 Luck of the Zafords Weekend now in effect through Sunday, March 17 at 11:55PM CT. See link for info.
 * March 12 Twitter conversation with Pitchford suggests an orange loot fest and something to do with the next hotfix.
 * March 8 New character class teased at SXSW Gearbox Panel. More information to come at PAX East Gearbox panel.
 * March 2 New character class and level cap increase "officially" announced by Randy Pitchford.
 * February 20 The fourth issue of the Borderlands: Origins comic series is out.
 * February 5 2K announces a Borderlands 2 Add-On Content disc which includes all Downloadable Content to date except for Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt.
 * January 23 The third issue of the Borderlands: Origins comic series is out.
 * January 22 Borderlands 2 heads and skins are released as Downloadable Content
 * January 15 Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt is released.
 * January 14 The spawn rate of Vermivorous the Invincible in Borderlands 2 is increased in preparation of Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt.
 * January 13 The drop rate of sniper rifles in Borderlands 2 is increased in preparation of Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt.
 * January 12 The drop rate of grenade mods in Borderlands 2 is increased in preparation of Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt.
 * January 11 The drop rate of shotguns in Borderlands 2 is increased in preparation of Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt.
 * January 9 Patch 1.3.1 is released for Borderlands 2 on PC.

2013 


 * December 20 Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt official trailer released on @ECHOcasts
 * December 19 Borderlands 2 wins the Peoples Choice Awards from @IGN for "Best 360 Action Game," "PS3 Shooter," "PS3 MP Game," "Overall PS3 Game," and "PC Shooter."
 * December 19 Sir Hammerlock hacks the @ECHOcasts Twitter account from Mr Torgue.
 * December 13 "Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt" confirmed for next DLC.
 * December 13 An unnamed update for the Xbox was released for Borderlands 2.
 * December 13 Patch 1.3.0 is released for Borderlands 2 on PC.
 * December 12 Borderlands 2 wins the Raptr Awards - Most Played Games of 2012 awards for "Most Played New Game," "Most Played Long-Awaited Sequel," and "No Bathroom Break."
 * December 12 The second issue of the Borderlands: Origins comic series is out.
 * December 12 Borderlands 2 Ringtones and Notifications released for free on Borderlands 2 website.
 * December 12 For those who missed them the Creature Slaughter Dome and Collector's Edition DLC are now available for purchase.
 * December 7 Borderlands 2 wins "Best Shooter," "Best Multiplayer Game," "Best Performance By a Human Male (Dameon Clarke as Handsome Jack)," and "Character of the Year (Claptrap)" at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards.