Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel revealed by 2K for Xbox 360 and PS3

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 09, 2014

News: A new Borderlands game is out later this year for the Xbox 360 and PS3 with no Xbox One and PS4 version in sight.

2K and Gearbox Software announced earlier today that there is a new Borderlands game coming this year and that it is for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is an all new standalone Borderlands game set in-between Borderlands and Borderlands 2. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel launches players to Pandora’s moon to experience wild, gravity-bending gunfights in zero-atmosphere environments using an array of all-new weaponry. For the very first time, fans play on the other side as four new playable characters contributing to the rise of the Hyperion Corporation. Fighting alongside Handsome Jack, players witness his transformation into the megalomaniacal tyrant that fans loved to hate in Borderlands 2.

“Borderlands is one of 2K’s premiere franchises, and Borderlands 2 is the highest-selling title in the history of our company,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “Fans are clamoring for an all-new, triple-A Borderlandsexperience, and we will deliver just that with Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.”

“Since Gearbox Software first created the Borderlands franchise, we never dreamed of this much love and support from gamers,” added Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. “We are grateful that the incredible talent at 2K Australia has been able to jump in with Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel to help it live up to the high standards that Borderlands fans have come to expect.”

“Gearbox has entrusted 2K Australia with the co-development of their award-winning franchise and we are committed to delivering an all-new shoot ‘n’ loot experience that fans will love,” concluded Tony Lawrence, general manager of 2K Australia. “Fans will see for themselves at PAX East that there’s nothing quite like moon jumping in a low-gravity gunfight, completely freezing a moon bandit with one of the new Cryo weapons, and then shattering him into little pieces that float off into space. It’s pretty epic.”

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is coming to the PAX East fan convention in Boston this weekend. Located at booth #962, attendees can get a first look at the game in action, grab PAX East-exclusive Borderlands swag, and participate in a sweepstakes to win even more real-life loot.

No release date was given other than “Fall 2014.” What do you think about this new Borderlands title not being available on Xbox One or PS4? Will you be picking this up later this year? Leave your comments below.