Borderlands 2 Release Date Announced

In case you were wondering, 2K and Gearbox have gone ahead and announced the worldwide release dates for Borderlands 2.

The game is set to launch in North America on September 18, 2012 with the rest of the world releasing on September 21st. Gearbox is promising it to be bigger than ever with all new characters, guns, enemies, and more wrapped in an engaging story.

Those who pre-order Borderlands 2 will be able to receive access to the Premiere Club, which will allow you to download the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key and the Vault Hunter’s Relic. The Gearbox Gun Pack is a collection of unique guns to help players begin their journey on Pandora. The Golden Key is an in-game item used to unlock a rare item in the mysterious Golden Sanctuary Loot Chest found in Borderlands 2. The Vault Hunter’s Relic is an in-game item that boosts players’ gear-hunting fortune while playing solo or teaming up with friends.

Want more? Check out the release date announcement below, or even more Borderlands 2 goodness in the Media Vault.