It was officially announced today by 2K and Gearbox Software that the Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition is to be released internationally on the 11th October 2013 and will feature all the major content that has been released, including the four Season Pass expansions, the two bonus characters, and the base game. As an added bonus, those who originally pre-ordered the game will exclusively receive the Premiere Club content.
“For us and for fans, the love for Borderlands 2 has been nothing short of spectacular, so it’s natural for us here at Gearbox Software to want everyone else to have a chance to experience the best-selling game and its most valuable expansion content,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “The Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition offers more value than ever before in one package, giving everyone an opportunity to become a legendary Vault Hunter, and join in the award winning mayhem and fun.”
The new edition packs over £75 worth of content and will include the following:
- Borderlands 2 Main Game;
- Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty;
- Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage;
- Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt;
- Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep;
- Creature Slaughter Dome;
- Premiere Club Content:
- Gaige, the Mechromancer Character Class;
- Gearbox Gun Pack;
- Golden Key;
- Vault Hunter’s Relic;
- Krieg, the Psycho Character Class;
- Collector’s Edition Heads and Skins;
- Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1.
Borderlands 2 was originally released in September 2012 and shipped over 7 million copies, making it one of the highest selling games in the history of 2K.