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|title = Borderlands 2
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|developer = [[Gearbox Software]]
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|publisher = 2K Games
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|release date = '''{{color|white|PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows}}'''<br /><sup>NA</sup> September 18, 2012<br /><sup>AU</sup> September 20, 2012<br /><sup>EU</sup>September 21, 2012<br />'''{{color|white|Mac}}'''<br /><sup>WW</sup> November 21, 2012<br />'''{{color|white|PlayStation Vita}}'''<br /><sup>NA</sup> May 13, 2014<br /><sup>AU</sup> May 28, 2014<br /><sup>EU</sup> May 30, 2014<br />'''{{color|white|Linux}}'''<br /><sup>WW</sup> September, 30, 2014<br />'''{{color|white|PlayStation 4, Xbox One}}'''<br /><sup>NA</sup> March 25, 2015<br /><sup>WW</sup> March 27, 2015<br />'''{{color|white|Nintendo Switch}}'''<br /><sup>WW</sup> May 29, 2020<br />
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|genre = FPS, RPG
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|modes = Single-player, 2-4 player local and 4 player online cooperative multiplayer
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|ratings = ESRB: Mature 17+<br />PEGI: 18
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|platforms = <abbr title="through Steam service">Microsoft Windows</abbr><br /><abbr title="through Steam service">Mac</abbr><br /><abbr title="through Steam service">Linux</abbr><br />PlayStation 3<br />PlayStation Vita<br />PlayStation 4<br />Xbox 360<br />Xbox One<br />Nintendo Switch
|[[File:Maya4.jpg|thumb|100px|[[maya|Siren]]]]
 
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|[[File:Zero2.jpg|thumb|100px|[[zer0|Assassin]]]]
 
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{{BL2 Release}} and uses PhysX technology. It was announced by Randy Pitchford, Gearbox CEO, that the game sold over 12 millions units by March 2015 on all platforms <ref>[http://www.madeforgaming.com/big-sales-numbers-borderlands-2/ Big Sales Numbers for ''Borderlands 2'']</ref>.
|[[File:Axton2.jpg|thumb|100px|[[axton|Commando]]]]
 
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[[File:BL2 offical cover art PC (Modified).jpg|200px|right|Official Cover Art]]
 
'''''Borderlands 2''''' was [http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/borderlands-2/ officially announced] on August 3rd, 2011. The expected release date is September 18, 2012 for the United States and September 21, 2012 Internationally.
 
   
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==Story==
Gearbox Software will release a sequel sometime in 2012 according to a report from Eurogamer. A source close to the project told the website the game is coming to PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. ''Borderlands 2'' is being built on [http://pc.ign.com/articles/119/1195591p1.html Unreal Engine 3]
 
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Set five years after the events of ''[[Borderlands]]'', [[Handsome Jack]], the game's main antagonist, has taken over the [[Hyperion]] Corporation, declared himself Dictator of Pandora and taken all of the credit for finding [[The Vault]] – going so far as to claim responsibility for killing [[The Destroyer]]. Jack has also blotted out much of the light on the planet by having a giant orbiting H-shaped base set in front of Pandora's stationary moon, creating a 'big brother' atmosphere throughout the planet. The new group of Vault Hunters in ''Borderlands 2'' are tasked with killing Jack and returning peace to Pandora.
   
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''Borderlands 2'' begins with the protagonists on a train to an unspecified location to begin their search for the vault. The train turns out to be a trap set by Handsome Jack, to kill all who search for the Vault. The Vault Hunters defend themselves long enough to reach a train car filled with explosives and a 'dummy' Handsome Jack look-a-like. The detonation causes the train to crash in the Arctic Wasteland, with our new team strewn across the wreckage. The game picks up with the Vault Hunters waking up to Claptrap digging through the remains. The mysterious [[Guardian Angel]] then contacts them and explains that Handsome Jack must be killed, directing players to rescue the four original Vault hunters from Hyperion's clutches to accomplish this.
''"Gearbox Software’s co-op lootfest is back with a host of exciting changes to the first game's addictive formula. The September issue of Game Informer contains 12 pages of exclusive details and screenshots from ''Borderlands 2'', and outlines the numerous improvements the developer has in store for your return trip to Pandora. Don’t expect just a couple bazillion more guns this time around. Gearbox is introducing new and more diverse environments, smarter and more powerful enemies, and an improved mission system capable of delivering a better story. This and much more will be revealed in the story, as well as our full month of additional online content."''
 
   
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All four of the original Vault Hunters reappear in the sequel as [[NPC]]s, taking a pivotal role during the main storyline and offering optional missions that continue their personal story.
==Plot synopsis==
 
Set five years after the events of ''[[Borderlands]]'', Handsome Jack, the game's main antagonist, has taken over the [[Hyperion]] corporation, has declared himself Dictator of Pandora and stolen all of the credit for finding the [[Vault]], going so far to claim responsibility for killing the [[Destroyer]]. Jack has also blotted out much of the light on the planet by having a giant orbiting H-shaped base set in front of Pandora's stationary moon. The new team in ''Borderlands 2'' is tasked with killing Jack and returning peace to Pandora.
 
   
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==Missions==
The original characters will make appearances in the sequel as NPCs, each with their own backstory. They will each give the player characters quests to complete, furthering the main storyline. A good example of this is Roland. For his quest, he is being held captive in a floating cell named W4R-D3N (Pronounced - War-Den) and you must come to his rescue, while contending with bandits and Handsome Jack's robot sentries.
 
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{{main|Borderlands 2 mission flow}}
*[http://www.giantbomb.com/anthony-burch/72-98041/ Anthony Burch] of "Hey Ash Whatcha Playin'" is writing [http://www.heyash.com/anthony-is-writing-borderlands-2/#singleHeader the story for Borderlands 2]
 
   
==Classes==
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==Character Classes==
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[[File:Art_merc720.jpg|thumb|Salvador - The Gunzerker]]{{clrl}}
 
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BL2-Character-Concept-Art classes.jpg|Class concept art
''Borderlands 2'' will have four new player characters:
 
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BL2-Character-Concept-Art.jpg|Class concept evolution
*[[Axton]] (Commando) - A general combat proficient character with the ability to deploy an automated turret.
 
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*[[Maya]] (Siren) - A woman with the ability to [[Phaselock]] her enemies and control the flow of battle.
 
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*[[Salvador]] (Gunzerker) - A brute force master of mayhem with the ability to enter a berserk rampage armed with a gun in each meaty hand.
 
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*[[Zer0]] (Assassin) - A mysterious individual equipped for deadly precision attacks, Zer0 can deploy a decoy and fade from sight.
 
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''Borderlands 2'' initially has four player-characters:
==Enemies==
 
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*[[Axton]] as Commando
[[File:BL2_wallpaper_bandit.jpg|right|222px]]{{clrl}}
 
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*[[Maya]] as Siren
*[[Handsome Jack]] - the game's main antagonist.
 
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*[[Salvador]] as Gunzerker
*[[Arctic Bullymong]] - a six-limbed gorilla-like creature that will dynamically pick up objects (or rip up bits of scenery) and then throw them at the player.
 
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*[[Zer0]] as Assassin
*Elemental skags - certain elemental skags are able to buff other nearby skags.
 
*Marauder bandit - a large thug who makes intelligent use of cover, retreating to find allies when significantly damaged. {{fact}}
 
*Surveyors - floating Hyperion bots who can quickly restore their allies to full health and summon more robots such as WAR Loaders.
 
*[[Nomad]] - a slow rotund bandit sporting a large metallic shield that protects his entire body. On their shields attached by a rope is a [[Midget]].
 
*WAR Loader - a large Hyperion robot that can rapidly fire missiles and bullets. Can be summoned by Surveyors.
 
*Thresher - a gigantic worm-like creature that is fought in vehicles and can open more parts of the map.
 
*EXP Loader - a man-sized Hyperion robot that acts as a suicide bomber. The player may shoot off its legs in order to slow it down.
 
   
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DLC characters:
A single CL4P-TP will appear in ''Borderlands 2''. It is upset over the happenings in [[DLC4]], but holds Hyperion accountable rather than the Vault Hunters. The creative director of the game confirmed that it was the CL4P-TP from the opening and it will try to get revenge on Hyperion, consisting of mainly petty vandalism and insults.
 
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*[[Gaige]] as Mechromancer - Release date: October 9, 2012.
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*[[Krieg]] as Psycho - Release date: May 14, 2013.
   
==Eridium==
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==NPCs==
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*[[Brick]]
[http://87bazillion.com/2011/08/16/game-informer-coverage-roundup/ A new element, Eridium, has been confirmed.]
 
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*[[Claptrap]]
*New element [[Eridium]] augments other elemental powers.{{Fact}}
 
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*[[Dr. Zed]]
*Eridium is also a currency used to buy the most powerful weapons.
 
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*[[Ellie]]
*Eridium also can be used as in-battle temporary buffs. {{fact}}
 
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*[[Lilith]]
*Enemies can use their own Eridium, but it can be shot out of their hands before use. {{fact}}
 
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*[[Mad Moxxi]]
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*[[Marcus Kincaid]]
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*[[Michael Mamaril]]
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*[[Mordecai]]
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*[[Patricia Tannis]]
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*[[Roland]]
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*[[Scooter]]
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*[[Sir Hammerlock]]
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*[[Tiny Tina]]
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*[[Crazy Earl]]
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==Enemies==
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{{main|Borderlands 2 Enemies}}
   
 
==Vehicles==
 
==Vehicles==
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*[[Bandit Technical]]
2K and Gearbox are aware of the fact that gamers on the whole were unhappy with the driving mechanics from the first game, enough to quip, ‘because the driving in ''Borderlands'' was the best driving ever’. [http://www.gamingangels.com/2011/09/pax-preview-borderlands-2/ They started from scratch and improved the driving in a number of ways:]
 
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*[[Outrunner|Runner]]
*Party Truck: driver, gun turret and two in the back.
 
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*[[Buzzard]] °
*The suspension and physics were all redone, adding the ability to power slide. Hitting a rock won’t stop the vehicle dead in its tracks anymore.
 
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*[[Cara-Van]] °
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DLC only vehicles:
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*[[Sand Skiff]] ([[Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty]])
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*[[Bike]] ° ([[Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage]])
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*[[Fan Boat]] ([[Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt]])
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° ''These vehicles are only used by NPCs and cannot be legitimately driven by players''
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==Locations==
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*[[Windshear Waste]] - Arctic region
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*[[Southern Shelf]] [[Southern Shelf - Bay|and Bay]] - Arctic regions
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*[[Three Horns - Divide]] [[Three Horns - Valley|and Valley]] - Arctic/Highland regions
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*[[Sanctuary]] - Urban region
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*[[Frostburn Canyon]] - Arctic region
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*[[The Dust]] - Desert region
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*[[Tundra Express]] - Arctic region
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*[[The Fridge]] - Arctic region
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*[[The Highlands]] [[The Highlands - Outwash|and Outwash]] - Highland region
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*[[Caustic Caverns]] - Acid-soaked caverns
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*[[Wildlife Exploitation Preserve]] - Highland region, Hyperion research complex
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*[[Lynchwood]] - Desert region
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*[[Thousand Cuts]] - Highland region
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*[[Opportunity]] - Urban region
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*[[Eridium Blight]] - Blight region
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*[[Sawtooth Cauldron]] - Desert region
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*[[Arid Nexus - Boneyard]] [[Arid Nexus - Badlands|and Badlands]] - Blight/Desert regions
   
 
==Weapon Manufacturers==
 
==Weapon Manufacturers==
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Weapon Manufacturers have been overhauled in ''Borderlands 2'', and now each feature a unique gimmick and feel outside of different stats, as well as changes to the weapon types in each manufacturer's arsenals.
*In ''Borderlands 2'', the [[Bandit|bandits]] themselves have started making their own weapons under the "Bandit" manufacturer. Their weapons sport the largest magazines in the game.
 
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*[[Bandit (manufacturer)|Bandit brand]] weapons - [[Bandit (faction)|Bandits]] themselves now make many of their own weapons featuring a "jury-rigged" aesthetic with weapons made out of scavenged parts. These weapons sport the largest magazines in the game, but have mediocre stats overall. Bandits make Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Shotguns and Rocket Launchers, giving them the largest arsenal in the game.
*[[Eridian]] weaponry has not been confirmed for ''Borderlands 2''.
 
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*[[Dahl]] weapons focus on stability, precision, and burst fire with a "tacticool" design aping modern firearms. Most Dahl weapons feature a full auto fire rate without scoping in, and a burst fire mode when aiming down the sights. Dahl no longer produces Shotguns.
*[[Jakobs]] weaponry has not been officially confirmed, but was mentioned by Randy Pitchford in an interview with game informer in which he says: "... so when you see a Jakobs weapon, it is now even more distinctly Jakobs. Really rustic, feels very 'old west.'" [http://youtu.be/k-Hx5MSc0V4?t=7m7s]
 
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*[[Hyperion]] weapons retain their customary high accuracy, with a "sci-fi" styling, featuring glowing elemental effects and bold stripes. Unlike other weapons, the accuracy of Hyperion weapons ''increases'' the longer the trigger is pressed, but they start off with low accuracy. Hyperion no longer produces Rocket Launchers.
*[[S&S Munitions]] is not returning, their company having been replaced by the new [[Bandit (Manufacturer)|Bandit manufacturer]].
 
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*[[Jakobs]] weapons retain their tradition of high non-elemental damage (with exception to a few weapons) for high recoil and low magazine sizes, and feature a heavily "wild west" inspired aesthetic. Assault rifles, shotguns and pistols fire as fast as the trigger is pulled, while sniper rifles still require a wait for the round to be chambered. Jakobs now produces Assault Rifles.
*[[Atlas]] weapons will not be returning for ''Borderlands 2'', due to the the fact that the [[Vault Hunters]] put it out of business when they defeated [[General Knoxx]] and the Crimson Lance invasion force during DLC 3.
 
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*[[Maliwan]] weapons retain their focus on elemental damage, and take on a very sleek and futuristic design, with rounded designs, bright colors and many blinking lights. Maliwan no longer produces Shotguns.
*[[Tediore]] weapons have a different feel for ''Borderlands 2'', having been described as "Cheap, plastic pieces of crap" and "Wal-Mart guns" by Randy Pitchford himself during a demo presentation. Instead of reloading them, they are just thrown away and explode like a grenade (the more ammo left in the clip, the bigger the explosion), and then a fully-loaded gun regenerates in the user's hand. Due to their explosive capabilities, there is a chance they will explode in the user's hand before throwing it away. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENyvxX_Eots&feature=player_embedded#!]
 
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*[[Tediore]] weapons have a different feel, having been described as "Cheap, plastic pieces of crap" and "Wal-Mart guns" by Randy Pitchford. Instead of being reloaded, Tediore weapons are thrown away and explode like grenades; the more ammo left in the clip, the bigger the explosion. A fully-loaded gun will [[digistruct]] in the character's hand after the expended weapon is discarded. Pre-release promotions stated that, due to their explosive capabilities, there is a chance that Tediore weapons would explode in the user's hand before throwing it away. This mechanic did not make it into the finished product. Tediore no longer produces Assault Rifles, but now makes Rocket Launchers.
*[[Vladof]] continues with their tradition of weapons with extremely high rates-of-fire. [http://kotaku.com/5837080/new-leaked-borderlands-2-footage-features-sweeping-vistas-old-friends-and-exploding-guns]. Vladof weapons have variable numbers of minigun-like barrels and fire rates that increase as the trigger is held down. The more barrels the weapon has, the faster it will fire.
 
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*[[Torgue]] weapons feature [[:wikipedia:Gyrojet|Gyrojet]] ammunition which balance area-of-effect damage with low projectile velocity and reduced magazine capacity, Torgue now exclusively produce Explosive-elemental weapons and are the only manufacturer to produce Explosive elemental weapons (exceptions to non-elemental Rocket Launchers and some unique weapons). Torgue no longer makes SMGs.
*[[Torgue]] weapons will feature [[:wikipedia:Gyrojet|Gyrojet]] ammunition. {{fact}}
 
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*[[Vladof]] continues their tradition of weapons with extremely high rates of fire, and produces rotating minigun-like barrels. Vladof uses materials that range from weathered wood to chrome like metal. Vladof no longer produces Shotguns.
*[[Dahl]] has also been confirmed{{fact}}, their products looking more like modern assault weapons. {{fact}}
 
*[[Hyperion]] weapons will retain their customary crimson coloring and high accuracy, with a "sci-fi"<ref name="hyperion1">http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/exclusive-robots-revamping-and-rearming-a-qa-with-the-developers-of-borderlands-2/</ref> styling. Unlike other weapons, the accuracy of Hyperion weapons will ''increase'' the longer the trigger is depressed. [http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/03/trying-to-recapture-that-first-time-feeling-of-whoa-in-borderlands-2/]
 
   
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==Miscellaneous Features==
==Additional Details==
 
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*'''[[Quick Change|Character customization]]''' - New gear, skins, and "heads" are available as drops from bosses and certain enemies and as mission, challenge, and levelling rewards. They feature varying grades of rarity.
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*'''[[E-tech]]''' - A holdover from ''Borderlands'' [[Eridian]] weapons, E-tech is a barrel modification technique that works with all brands of weapons <ref>[https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2012/4/4/2924678/borderlands-2s-amazing-weapons-and-their-bizarre-inspirations Borderlands 2's amazing weapons and their bizarre inspiration (Polygon.com)]</ref>.
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*'''[[Badass Rank]]''' - Completing challenges increases Badass Rank, and the harder or higher level the challenge is, the more Badass Rank is given upon completion. Earning enough rank awards a Badass Token, redeemable for stat increases that apply to all characters of a profile.
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*'''Optional objectives''' - There are now objectives that are not required (like keeping an ally above 50% health). Rewards are being tabulated.
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*'''[[Elemental Damage#Borderlands 2|Elemental Nerfing]]''' - Where ''Borderlands'' elemental-based enemies could be killed with sheer bullet damage from a similarly based elemental weapon, ''Borderlands 2'' enemies will take significantly less damage from weapons utilizing elements they have a resistance to.
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*'''Multiple Choice Missions''' - Some missions will feature a choice in how they will be completed.
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*'''Trading Interface''' - A trading system was created allowing players to formally trade or sell items. Players can also wager items to be dueled for.
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*'''Traps''' - Some normally loot-dropping items (chests, plant pods, etc.) contain traps, from hostile enemies to live grenades.
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*'''One Point Wonders''' - "Game changer" skills that can change available options and gameplay style but only require a small investment to unlock at a basic level.
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*[[Eridium]] - A new element that can be used to augment other elemental powers. It is also a currency that can be used to upgrade backpack space capacity, weapon bank space, weapon ammo capacity, temporarily upgrade character abilities, and open special chests (DLC only)
   
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==Promotions==
*Contrary to what was originally reported, [http://pc.ign.com/articles/119/1195591p1.html Borderlands 2 will not support split-screen for PC]
 
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*[[Premiere Club]] - Pre-Order bonus includes:
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**The [[Golden Key]] - "Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest."
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**[[Vault Hunter's Relic]] - "Play solo or team up with friends and boost your gear hunting fortune with the Vault Hunter's Relic."
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**[[Gearbox_(weapons)#Borderlands 2|Gearbox Gunpack]] - "A package of unique Gearbox Golden Guns to help you start your journey on Pandora."
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*Consumers who pre-ordered ''Borderlands 2'' received the [[Mechromancer]] DLC free of charge.
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*Consumers who pre-ordered from [http://www.gamestop.com/collection/borderlands-2 GameStop (US)], EB Games (AU/NZ/CAN) or GAME (UK) also received access to the Creature Slaughter Dome. Consumers were also able to submit their idea for the name of a gun to be included in a future add-on content pack on [https://www.facebook.com/GameStop/app_473050292720133 GameStop's Facebook Page]: ''Name This Gun!. ([[Yellow Jacket]])''
   
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==Special Editions==
==Gameplay/Media==
 
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*Deluxe Vault Hunter Edition
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*Ultimate Loot Chest Edition
 
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*[[Borderlands 2: GOTY Edition|Game of the Year Edition]] <sup>(2nd UVHM Paid Patch Not Included)</sup>
An article in Game Informer also talks about the release of ''Borderlands 2'', as well as gameplay mechanics,plot,etc.
 
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*''Borderlands 2'' Season Pass - 4 DLCs (not including pre-order packages)
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*Borderlands 2 PlayStation Vita Bundle
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*Borderlands Triple Pack includes all DLC on PS3 and Xbox 360
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*[[Borderlands: The Handsome Collection]] include all additional content released for the games, remastered in 1080p
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*[[Borderlands 2 VR]] for Playsation VR includes the standard game plus separately-downloadable "BAMF DLC pack" including all add-ons, with the exception of ''[[Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary]]'' DLC
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==Media==
 
==Media==
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Toonami - Borderlands 2 Game Review (HD 1080p)
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Borderlands 2 - Game of the Year Celebration Trailer
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Borderlands 2 Teaser‎
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Borderlands 2 Launch Date Trailer
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Your First Look at Borderlands 2 on PS Vita-0
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Borderlands 2 PAX 2012 LiveStream - Salvador Gameplay
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Borderlands 2 PAX 2012 LiveStream - Maya Gameplay
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Borderlands 2 ZERO Gameplay Walkthrough! 10 Minutes of Assassin Gameplay
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Borderlands 2 AXTON Gameplay Walkthrough! 10 Minutes of Commando Gameplay
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Borderlands 2 Sir Hammerlock Trailer
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Borderlands 2 - Loot Hunt Trailer
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Bethesda Softworks und 2K Games - Bundles Trailer
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Borderlands2screen3.jpg|Bandits attacking Salvador and Maya
 
Borderlands2screen5.jpg|Salvadore fighting a Nomad
 
Maya3.jpg|Maya fighing a Nomad
 
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==Reception==
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''Borderlands 2'' received "generally favorable" reviews on Metacritic getting a metascore of 89/100 on both PC<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/borderlands-2 Metascore for Borderlands 2 on PC]''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 24, 2020</ref> & Xbox 360.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/borderlands-2 Metascore for Borderlands 2 on Xbox 360]''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 24, 2020</ref> It was tagged as a "must-play" game on PS3 holding a metascore of 91/100.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/borderlands-2 Metascore for Borderlands 2 on PS3]''Metacritic'', Retrieved June 24, 2020</ref> While it received "mixed or average" reviews on PS Vita with a metascore of 64/100.
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==Trivia==
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* The intro song of ''Borderlands 2'' is "Short Change Hero" by [[wikipedia:The_Heavy_(band)|The Heavy]].
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** The credit song of ''Borderlands 2'' is "How You Like Me Now" also by The Heavy.
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* ''Borderlands 2'' is considered by many critics and players alike, the best ''Borderlands'' game in the series to date.
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* The [[Psycho]] on the cover makes the gun gesture with both hands and aims them at his head again. This is a repeat of the cover of the first game, where a Psycho makes the gun gesture with one hand and aims it at his head (Borderlands -> Borderlands 2).
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==See Also==
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*[[Borderlands_2/A_Work_of_Art|A Work of Art]]
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*[[User blog:JAlbor/Borderlands 2 Review Roundup|Review Roundup]]
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*[[Borderlands 2 Talking Holiday Card]]
   
 
==References==
 
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==External Links==
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*[[wikipedia:Borderlands 2|''Borderlands 2'' at Wikipedia]]
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*[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/08/borderlands-2-details ''Borderlands 2'' Details (IGN)]
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Borderlands 2 was officially announced on August 3rd, 2011. The game was released on September 18, 2012 in the United States, September 20, 2012 in the Australasia region and September 21, 2012 internationally. Borderlands 2 was built in Unreal Engine 3 and uses PhysX technology. It was announced by Randy Pitchford, Gearbox CEO, that the game sold over 12 millions units by March 2015 on all platforms [1].

Story

Set five years after the events of BorderlandsHandsome Jack, the game's main antagonist, has taken over the Hyperion Corporation, declared himself Dictator of Pandora and taken all of the credit for finding The Vault – going so far as to claim responsibility for killing The Destroyer. Jack has also blotted out much of the light on the planet by having a giant orbiting H-shaped base set in front of Pandora's stationary moon, creating a 'big brother' atmosphere throughout the planet. The new group of Vault Hunters in Borderlands 2 are tasked with killing Jack and returning peace to Pandora.

Borderlands 2 begins with the protagonists on a train to an unspecified location to begin their search for the vault. The train turns out to be a trap set by Handsome Jack, to kill all who search for the Vault. The Vault Hunters defend themselves long enough to reach a train car filled with explosives and a 'dummy' Handsome Jack look-a-like. The detonation causes the train to crash in the Arctic Wasteland, with our new team strewn across the wreckage. The game picks up with the Vault Hunters waking up to Claptrap digging through the remains. The mysterious Guardian Angel then contacts them and explains that Handsome Jack must be killed, directing players to rescue the four original Vault hunters from Hyperion's clutches to accomplish this.

All four of the original Vault Hunters reappear in the sequel as NPCs, taking a pivotal role during the main storyline and offering optional missions that continue their personal story.

Missions

Main article: Borderlands 2 mission flow

Character Classes

Borderlands 2 initially has four player-characters:

DLC characters:

  • Gaige as Mechromancer - Release date: October 9, 2012.
  • Krieg as Psycho - Release date: May 14, 2013.

NPCs

Enemies

Main article: Borderlands 2 Enemies

Vehicles

DLC only vehicles:

° These vehicles are only used by NPCs and cannot be legitimately driven by players

Locations

Weapon Manufacturers

Weapon Manufacturers have been overhauled in Borderlands 2, and now each feature a unique gimmick and feel outside of different stats, as well as changes to the weapon types in each manufacturer's arsenals.

  • Bandit brand weapons - Bandits themselves now make many of their own weapons featuring a "jury-rigged" aesthetic with weapons made out of scavenged parts. These weapons sport the largest magazines in the game, but have mediocre stats overall. Bandits make Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Shotguns and Rocket Launchers, giving them the largest arsenal in the game.
  • Dahl weapons focus on stability, precision, and burst fire with a "tacticool" design aping modern firearms. Most Dahl weapons feature a full auto fire rate without scoping in, and a burst fire mode when aiming down the sights. Dahl no longer produces Shotguns.
  • Hyperion weapons retain their customary high accuracy, with a "sci-fi" styling, featuring glowing elemental effects and bold stripes. Unlike other weapons, the accuracy of Hyperion weapons increases the longer the trigger is pressed, but they start off with low accuracy. Hyperion no longer produces Rocket Launchers.
  • Jakobs weapons retain their tradition of high non-elemental damage (with exception to a few weapons) for high recoil and low magazine sizes, and feature a heavily "wild west" inspired aesthetic. Assault rifles, shotguns and pistols fire as fast as the trigger is pulled, while sniper rifles still require a wait for the round to be chambered. Jakobs now produces Assault Rifles.
  • Maliwan weapons retain their focus on elemental damage, and take on a very sleek and futuristic design, with rounded designs, bright colors and many blinking lights. Maliwan no longer produces Shotguns.
  • Tediore weapons have a different feel, having been described as "Cheap, plastic pieces of crap" and "Wal-Mart guns" by Randy Pitchford. Instead of being reloaded, Tediore weapons are thrown away and explode like grenades; the more ammo left in the clip, the bigger the explosion. A fully-loaded gun will digistruct in the character's hand after the expended weapon is discarded. Pre-release promotions stated that, due to their explosive capabilities, there is a chance that Tediore weapons would explode in the user's hand before throwing it away. This mechanic did not make it into the finished product. Tediore no longer produces Assault Rifles, but now makes Rocket Launchers.
  • Torgue weapons feature Gyrojet ammunition which balance area-of-effect damage with low projectile velocity and reduced magazine capacity, Torgue now exclusively produce Explosive-elemental weapons and are the only manufacturer to produce Explosive elemental weapons (exceptions to non-elemental Rocket Launchers and some unique weapons). Torgue no longer makes SMGs.
  • Vladof continues their tradition of weapons with extremely high rates of fire, and produces rotating minigun-like barrels. Vladof uses materials that range from weathered wood to chrome like metal. Vladof no longer produces Shotguns.

Miscellaneous Features

  • Character customization - New gear, skins, and "heads" are available as drops from bosses and certain enemies and as mission, challenge, and levelling rewards. They feature varying grades of rarity.
  • E-tech - A holdover from Borderlands Eridian weapons, E-tech is a barrel modification technique that works with all brands of weapons [2].
  • Badass Rank - Completing challenges increases Badass Rank, and the harder or higher level the challenge is, the more Badass Rank is given upon completion. Earning enough rank awards a Badass Token, redeemable for stat increases that apply to all characters of a profile.
  • Optional objectives - There are now objectives that are not required (like keeping an ally above 50% health). Rewards are being tabulated.
  • Elemental Nerfing - Where Borderlands elemental-based enemies could be killed with sheer bullet damage from a similarly based elemental weapon, Borderlands 2 enemies will take significantly less damage from weapons utilizing elements they have a resistance to.
  • Multiple Choice Missions - Some missions will feature a choice in how they will be completed.
  • Trading Interface - A trading system was created allowing players to formally trade or sell items. Players can also wager items to be dueled for.
  • Traps - Some normally loot-dropping items (chests, plant pods, etc.) contain traps, from hostile enemies to live grenades.
  • One Point Wonders - "Game changer" skills that can change available options and gameplay style but only require a small investment to unlock at a basic level.
  • Eridium - A new element that can be used to augment other elemental powers. It is also a currency that can be used to upgrade backpack space capacity, weapon bank space, weapon ammo capacity, temporarily upgrade character abilities, and open special chests (DLC only)

Promotions

  • Premiere Club - Pre-Order bonus includes:
    • The 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 Gunpack - "A package of unique Gearbox Golden Guns to help you start your journey on Pandora."
  • Consumers who pre-ordered Borderlands 2 received the Mechromancer DLC free of charge.
  • Consumers who pre-ordered from GameStop (US), EB Games (AU/NZ/CAN) or GAME (UK) also received access to the Creature Slaughter Dome. Consumers were also able to submit their idea for the name of a gun to be included in a future add-on content pack on GameStop's Facebook Page: Name This Gun!. (Yellow Jacket)

Special Editions

  • Deluxe Vault Hunter Edition
  • Ultimate Loot Chest Edition
  • Game of the Year Edition (2nd UVHM Paid Patch Not Included)
  • Borderlands 2 Season Pass - 4 DLCs (not including pre-order packages)
  • Borderlands 2 PlayStation Vita Bundle
  • Borderlands Triple Pack includes all DLC on PS3 and Xbox 360
  • Borderlands: The Handsome Collection include all additional content released for the games, remastered in 1080p
  • Borderlands 2 VR for Playsation VR includes the standard game plus separately-downloadable "BAMF DLC pack" including all add-ons, with the exception of Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary DLC

Media

Reception

Borderlands 2 received "generally favorable" reviews on Metacritic getting a metascore of 89/100 on both PC[3] & Xbox 360.[4] It was tagged as a "must-play" game on PS3 holding a metascore of 91/100.[5] While it received "mixed or average" reviews on PS Vita with a metascore of 64/100.

Trivia

  • The intro song of Borderlands 2 is "Short Change Hero" by The Heavy.
    • The credit song of Borderlands 2 is "How You Like Me Now" also by The Heavy.
  • Borderlands 2 is considered by many critics and players alike, the best Borderlands game in the series to date.
  • The Psycho on the cover makes the gun gesture with both hands and aims them at his head again. This is a repeat of the cover of the first game, where a Psycho makes the gun gesture with one hand and aims it at his head (Borderlands -> Borderlands 2).

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