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''See also:'' ''[[Borderlands]]''
 
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|title = Borderlands 2
 
|title = Borderlands 2
|image = [[file:Borderlands2boxart3.jpg|290px|Borderlands 2 cover art]]
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|image = Borderlands2boxart3.jpg
 
|developer = [[Gearbox Software]]
 
|developer = [[Gearbox Software]]
 
|publisher = 2K Games
 
|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 />
|release date = September 18<sup>th</sup> 2012 (gearbox time)
 
|genre = FPSRPG
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|genre = FPS, RPG
|modes = Single-player, 4 player local and 4 player online cooperative multiplayer
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|modes = Single-player, 2-4 player local and 4 player online cooperative multiplayer
|ratings = Mature 17+/PEGI 18
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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
|platforms = Microsoft Windows, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
 
 
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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>.
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==Plot synopsis==
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==Story==
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 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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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.
   
Borderlands 2 begins with the protagonists on a train to an unspecified location to begin their search for the vault, only for it to turn out as a trap by Handsome Jack to kill all who search for [[the Vault]]. The Vault hunters defend themselves only for the train to crash, with them waking up in an arctic wasteland along with Claptrap. 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. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderlands_2#Plot]
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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.
   
All four original player characters make appearances in the sequel as [[NPC]]s, each with their own backstory. Each of them give the new Vault hunters missions to complete, furthering the main storyline.
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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.
*[http://www.giantbomb.com/anthony-burch/72-98041/ Anthony Burch] of "Hey Ash Whatcha Playin'" wrote [http://www.heyash.com/anthony-is-writing-borderlands-2/#singleHeader the story for Borderlands 2]
 
   
 
==Missions==
 
==Missions==
 
{{main|Borderlands 2 mission flow}}
*Story Missions
 
*Optional Missions
 
*Missions by Location
 
 
==Meme/Movie/Pop culture references==
 
 
''Main article: [[Borderlands 2 pop culture references]]''
 
   
 
==Character Classes==
 
==Character Classes==
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<gallery type="slideshow" crop="true" widths="200">
Art_merc720.jpg|Salvador - The Gunzerker
 
Salvador2.jpg
 
Maya5.jpg
 
Zero1.jpg
 
Axton3.jpg
 
Axton1.jpg
 
Dam Team.jpg|Four-player co-op
 
 
BL2-Character-Concept-Art classes.jpg|Class concept art
 
BL2-Character-Concept-Art classes.jpg|Class concept art
 
BL2-Character-Concept-Art.jpg|Class concept evolution
 
BL2-Character-Concept-Art.jpg|Class concept evolution
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Borderlands2 Maya 2.png
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Borderlands2 Maya.png
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Borderlands2 Salvador 2.png
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Borderlands2 Salvador.png
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Borderlands2 Zero 2.png
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Borderlands2 Zero.png
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Borderlands2 Axton.png
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Borderlands2 Axton 2.png
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
''Borderlands 2'' initially has four player characters:
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''Borderlands 2'' initially has four player-characters:
*[[Axton]] (Commando)
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*[[Axton]] as Commando
*[[Maya]] (Siren)
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*[[Maya]] as Siren
*[[Salvador]] (Gunzerker)
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*[[Salvador]] as Gunzerker
*[[Zer0]] (Assassin)
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*[[Zer0]] as Assassin
   
 
DLC characters:
 
DLC characters:
*[[Gaige]] (Mechromancer) - Releases on October 16, 2012
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*[[Gaige]] as Mechromancer - Release date: October 9, 2012.
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*[[Krieg]] as Psycho - Release date: May 14, 2013.
   
 
==NPCs==
 
==NPCs==
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BL2_rather large woman.jpeg|Fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go 'round. <!--Queen-->
 
BL2-Unnamed Knife Wielder.jpg|Unnamed knife wielding man
 
Mordeaci.jpg|Mordecai as an NPC
 
TinyTina.png|Tiny Tina
 
Sir Hammerlock splsh.png|Sir Hammerlock
 
</gallery>
 
 
*[[Brick]]
 
*[[Brick]]
 
*[[Claptrap]]
 
*[[Claptrap]]
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*[[Mad Moxxi]]
 
*[[Mad Moxxi]]
 
*[[Marcus Kincaid]]
 
*[[Marcus Kincaid]]
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*[[Michael Mamaril]]
 
*[[Mordecai]]
 
*[[Mordecai]]
 
*[[Patricia Tannis]]
 
*[[Patricia Tannis]]
*[[Roland]]
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*[[Roland]]
 
*[[Scooter]]
 
*[[Scooter]]
 
*[[Sir Hammerlock]]
 
*[[Sir Hammerlock]]
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==Enemies==
 
==Enemies==
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{{main|Borderlands 2 Enemies}}
<gallery type="slideshow" crop="true" widths="200">
 
MrHandsome.png|Handsome Jack
 
Destructor bot.jpg|Destructor Bot
 
BlueBadassCrystalisk.jpg|Badass Crystalisk
 
SnowAttack.jpg|Arctic Bullymongs attacking Salvador
 
NightStalkers.jpg|Night Stalkers
 
WarLoaderBandits.jpg|War Loader fighting a Nomad
 
Borderlands2screen2.jpg|Thresher attacking Salvador
 
Borderlands2screen3.jpg|Bandits attacking Salvador and Maya
 
Borderlands2screen5.jpg|Salvador fighting a Nomad
 
Maya3.jpg|Maya fighting a Nomad Torturer
 
BL2 thresher.jpeg|Thresher emerging from the water
 
BL2 war loader.jpeg|Axton confronting a WAR Loader
 
BL2_wallpaper_bandit.jpg|Bandit promotional art
 
Varkids.jpg|Varkid Survival Guide
 
</gallery>
 
===Notable Enemies===
 
*[[Handsome Jack]]
 
*[[Terramorphous the Invincible]]
 
 
===Common Enemies===
 
*[[Arctic Bullymong]]
 
*[[Bandits]]
 
**[[Marauder Bandit]]
 
**[[Nomad]]
 
*[[Crystalisk]]
 
**Volcanic Crystalisk
 
*[[Hyperion|Hyperion Personnel]]
 
*[[Loader]]s
 
*[[Rakk]]
 
*[[Skag]]s
 
*[[Spiderants]]
 
*[[Stalker (enemy)|Stalkers]]
 
*[[Thresher]]
 
*[[Varkid]]
 
*[[Creepers]]
 
   
 
==Vehicles==
 
==Vehicles==
<gallery type="slideshow" crop="true" widths="200">
 
2v8rdpk.jpg|Thresher attacking a vehicle
 
BL2 flying bandit vehicle.jpeg|"Buzzard," a flying bandit vehicle
 
Interlude Technical.jpg|Buzzard attacking the Party Truck
 
Bandit Technical.jpg|Concept art of the Bandit Technical
 
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*[[Bandit Technical]]
 
*[[Bandit Technical]]
*[[Buzzard]]
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*[[Outrunner|Runner]]
*[[Party Truck]]
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*[[Buzzard]] °
*[[Runner]]
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*[[Cara-Van]] °
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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''
   
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
 
*[[Windshear Waste]] - Arctic region
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*[[Southern Shelf]] [[Southern Shelf - Bay|and Bay]] - Arctic regions
AbandonedMiningSite.jpg
 
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*[[Three Horns - Divide]] [[Three Horns - Valley|and Valley]] - Arctic/Highland regions
OozingDischarge.jpg
 
 
*[[Sanctuary]] - Urban region
ThresherBeach.jpg
 
 
*[[Frostburn Canyon]] - Arctic region
VarkidWarehouse.jpg
 
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*[[The Dust]] - Desert region
Caustic Caverns - Concept Art.jpg|Caustic Caverns concept art
 
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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
*'''Arid Nexus''' - Blight region.
 
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*[[Caustic Caverns]] - Acid-soaked caverns
*[[Caustic Caverns]] - An area with thick, sometimes hostile, flora and natural bridges spanning corrosive pools of acid.
 
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*[[Wildlife Exploitation Preserve]] - Highland region, Hyperion research complex
*'''Eridium Blight''' - Blight region.
 
*'''Frostburn Canyon''' - Arctic region.
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*[[Lynchwood]] - Desert region
 
*[[Thousand Cuts]] - Highland region
*'''The Highlands''' - Highlands.
 
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*[[Opportunity]] - Urban region
*[[Lynchwood]]
 
*'''Opportunity''' - Urban region.
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*[[Eridium Blight]] - Blight region
 
*[[Sawtooth Cauldron]] - Desert region
*[[Sanctuary]]
 
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*[[Arid Nexus - Boneyard]] [[Arid Nexus - Badlands|and Badlands]] - Blight/Desert regions
*'''Sawtooth Cauldron''' - Blight region.
 
*'''Thousand Cuts''' - Highlands.
 
*'''Three Horns''' - Arctic region.
 
*'''Tundra Express''' - Arctic region.
 
*'''Wildlife Exploitation Preserve''' - A nuclear-ravaged area populated with aggressive fauna and Hyperion robots.
 
*'''Creature Slaughter Dome''' - ''GameStop'' pre-order bonus. An [[Underdome]]-style arena that pits players against the toughest monsters in Pandora. Includes Moxxi’s Rocket Launcher as an added bonus. Experience and gear gained in this arena will transfer over to the main game.
 
   
 
==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.
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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.
Tediore610.jpg
 
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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.
Bandit600.jpg
 
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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.
Border gun 2.jpg|Bandit machine gun
 
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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.
BL2 corrosive damage kill.jpeg|Corrosive weapon kill
 
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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.
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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.
 
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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.
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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.
*[[Bandit (manufacturer)|Bandit brand]] weapons - [[Bandit]]s themselves have started making their own weapons. Their weapons sport the largest magazines in the game.
 
 
===Returning===
 
*[[Jakobs]] weapons will fire as fast as the trigger is pulled. [http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2012/04/14/pax-east-2012-interview-with-matt-charles-for-borderlands-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pax-east-2012-interview-with-matt-charles-for-borderlands-2]
 
*[[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 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 regenerates in the user's hand after the expended weapon is discarded. 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#!]
 
*[[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 feature fire rates that increase as the trigger is held down. The more barrels the weapon has, the faster it will fire.
 
*[[Torgue]] weapons will feature [[:wikipedia:Gyrojet|Gyrojet]] ammunition which, similarly to BL1's [[Carnage]], trade area-of-effect damage for low projectile velocity and reduced magazine capacity.
 
*[[Dahl]]'s guns will focus on stability, precision and burst fire, and feature camouflage coloring. [http://beefjack.com/news/borderlands-2-new-details-revealed/] All Dahl guns feature a full auto fire rate without scoping in, while scoped in the gun shoots in bursts.
 
*[[Hyperion]] weapons will retain their customary high accuracy, with a "sci-fi" styling <ref name="hyperion1">http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/exclusive-robots-revamping-and-rearming-a-qa-with-the-developers-of-borderlands-2/</ref>, featuring glowing elemental effects and bold stripes. 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/] [http://beefjack.com/news/borderlands-2-new-details-revealed/]
 
*[[Maliwan]] weapons will retain their focus on elemental damage. [http://www.at7addak.com/en/Articles/225708/Features/General/help.aspx]
 
 
===Not Returning===
 
*[[S&S Munitions]] is ''not'' returning, their company having been replaced by the new [[Bandit (Manufacturer)|Bandit manufacturer]].
 
*[[Atlas]] will ''not'' return in Borderlands 2. The company was put out of business when the original [[Vault Hunters]] defeated [[General Knoxx]] and the [[Crimson Lance]] invasion force during [[The Secret Armory of General Knoxx]] storyline.
 
   
 
==Miscellaneous Features==
 
==Miscellaneous Features==
 
*'''[[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.
<gallery type="slideshow" crop="true" widths="200" position="right">
 
 
*'''[[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>.
Borderlands2InventoryUI1.jpg|Inventory UI
 
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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.
Borderlands2InventoryUI2.jpg
 
 
*'''Optional objectives''' - There are now objectives that are not required (like keeping an ally above 50% health). Rewards are being tabulated.
Borderlands2TradeUI1.jpg|Trade UI
 
 
*'''[[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.
Borderlands2TradeUI2.jpg
 
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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.
*'''[[Borderlands 2 Character Customization|Character customization]]''' - New gear, skins, and "heads" will be made available as drops from bosses and certain enemies and as mission, challenge, and levelling rewards, and will feature varying grades of rarity.
 
 
*'''Traps''' - Some normally loot-dropping items (chests, plant pods, etc.) contain traps, from hostile enemies to live grenades.
*'''E-Tech''' - A holdover from the original Borderlands' [[Eridian]] weapons E-Tech is a barrel modification technique that works with all brands of weapons. [http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/4/4/2924678/borderlands-2s-amazing-weapons-and-their-bizarre-inspirations]
 
*'''Badass Points''' - Used for tracking overall ranking. The harder the challenge is, the more Badass Points are racked up.
 
*'''Optional objectives - '''There are now objectives that the player can complete that are not required (like keeping an ally above 50% health). Rewards are being tabulated.
 
*'''Elemental nerfing''' - Whereas in Borderlands an elemental-based enemy (e.g. a fire skag) could be killed with sheer bullet damage from a similarly based elemental weapon (e.g. a Hellfire SMG), in Borderlands 2 enemies will take ''significantly less'' damage from weapons utilizing elements they have a resistance to.
 
*'''Multiple Choice Quests''' - Some quests will feature a choice in how they will be completed. For example, after retrieving ''questionable'' photos of Moxxi for Marcus, Moxxi makes a counter-offer to deliver the photos to her. These choices are largely for entertainment but Gearbox has hinted that decisions made during some of the quests can significantly affect the storyline. The player will also have choices in mission rewards.
 
*'''Trading Interface''' - A trading system will allow 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.) will contain traps (monsters jumping out, corrosive goo spraying, etc.).
 
*'''Adaptive Shields''' - Some shields will grant the elemental resistance of whatever damage type they were last struck by.
 
 
*'''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.
 
*'''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. [http://87bazillion.com/2011/08/16/game-informer-coverage-roundup/] It is also a currency that can be used to buy the most powerful weapons and upgrade backpack space capacity and weapon ammo capacity<!-- and also as in-battle temporary buffs{{fact}} -->. Enemies can use their own Eridium, this can be shot out of their hands before use.
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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)
   
 
==Promotions==
 
==Promotions==
*[http://www.borderlands2.com/preorder/ Premiere Club] - Pre-Order bonus includes:
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*[[Premiere Club]] - Pre-Order bonus includes:
 
**The [[Golden Key]] - "Unlock a rare item in the mysterious Sanctuary Loot Chest."
 
**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."
 
**[[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."
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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."
*Consumers who pre-order Borderlands 2 will receive the [[Mechromancer]] DLC free of charge when it becomes available.
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*Consumers who pre-ordered ''Borderlands 2'' received the [[Mechromancer]] DLC free of charge.
*Consumers who pre-order from [http://www.gamestop.com/collection/borderlands-2 GameStop (US)], EB Games (AU/NZ) or GAME (UK) will also receive access to the Creature Slaughter Dome. Consumers can also 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!
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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]])''
*Borderlands 2 Special Editions
 
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|[[File:Deluxe edition.jpg|thumb|'''Deluxe Vault Hunter's Edition''']]{{clr}}
 
|[[File:Ultimate edition.jpg|thumb|'''Ultimate Loot Chest Edition''']]
 
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*Borderlands 2 Season Pass - 4 DLCs (not including pre-order packages)
 
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==Special Editions==
==Gameplay/Media==
 
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*Deluxe Vault Hunter Edition
See this video for some ''Borderlands 2'' gameplay:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQF7GQjTjsM<!-- view quickly -->
 
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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>
 
*''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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Deluxe edition.jpg|Deluxe Vault Hunter's Edition
 
Ultimate edition.jpg|Ultimate Loot Chest Edition
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2KGMKT_BL2_GOTY_AGNOSTIC_FoB_100callout-422x600.jpg|Game of the Year Edition
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psvita-bl2-bundle_game-tile_us_02may14.png|PlayStation Vita Bundle
 
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==Media==
 
==Media==
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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.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* The intro song of Borderlands 2 is "Short Change Hero" by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heavy_(band) The Heavy].
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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).
   
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
*[[Borderlands_2/A_Work_of_Art|A Work of Art]]
 
*[[Borderlands_2/A_Work_of_Art|A Work of Art]]
*[[wikipedia:Borderlands 2|Borderlands 2 at Wikipedia]]
 
 
*[[User blog:JAlbor/Borderlands 2 Review Roundup|Review Roundup]]
 
*[[User blog:JAlbor/Borderlands 2 Review Roundup|Review Roundup]]
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*[[Borderlands 2 Talking Holiday Card]]
*[http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/Android_Helper_Apps Android Helper Apps]
 
   
 
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*[[wikipedia:Borderlands 2|''Borderlands 2'' at Wikipedia]]
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* http://wolfsgamingblog.com/2011/08/10/borderlands-2-what-you-need-to-know-preview/
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*[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/08/borderlands-2-details ''Borderlands 2'' Details (IGN)]
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* [http://wolfsgamingblog.com/2011/08/10/borderlands-2-what-you-need-to-know-preview/ Borderlands 2: What You Need To Know (Wolf's Gaming Blog)]
* http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/08/12/the-gun-peddlers-of-pandora.aspx?PostPageIndex=1
 
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* http://worldgam3r.com/borderlands-2-fps-game/
 
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Revision as of 17:11, 26 September 2020

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).

See Also

References

External Links