Borderlands 2 will have a Fifth Class and More

Gearbox surprised fans today at PAX east this weekend by announcing some new features coming to their much anticipated sequel to Borderlands and by announcing a fifth class: The Mechromancer.


Nothing is known about this new class except her design and her new ability where she can control a giant robot named D374-TP (also known as death trap). The bad news? This Character has yet to be put in development and will be released as post-release DLC. The good news? This character will be free to anyone who just simply pre-orders the game from any paticipating retailer or website. No pricing has been made yet for this piece of extra content but Gearbox's Randy Pitchford said it will cost as much as most DLC, which will sadly be ten dollars.

In bonus news, the developer has also announced that characters will have customizable parts including head parts and other clothing options. These items can be found by completing quests and challenges, leveling up and other means. Additionally, those who played the original Borderlands will unlock an exclusive head and skin immediately.

Finally Randy Pitchford also announced that they will have a $149.99 Special Edition of the game. They haven't announced what's in this edition other than Special Packaging, A Marcus Bobblehead and a copy of the Game.


More of this Special Edition will (hopefully) be revealed soon.