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quoteSOURCEDuring a PAX East Gearbox panel, a question popped up that most Borderlands fans have thought about, "Will there be a fifth playable class in Borderlands 2?" And when Randy Pitchford replied in the affirmative, it's fair to say most gamers were surprised/worried/suspicious -- what was the catch? Pre-order DLC, day-1 DLC, something gamers will have to pay for? Not at all, apparently. Randy said the current plan was to introduce the Mechromancer post-launch as a free download for all players.
The Mechromancer will fill the Borderlands pet class void. Growing up as a poor, half-robot girl can be difficult, so why not build yourself a Deathtrap companion to ease your loneliness? Sporting red hair and goggles, with a mechanical arm, I almost thought she could be related to the original Borderlands' Siren, but the eyes definitely don't match.
She's still a long way off however, still in conceptual design actually. Gearbox loves to share its fun with fans though, and introducing a character at a PAX panel is quite awesome of them. Announcing they're planning to release her as free DLC is great marketing, to boot. Perhaps to mock Mass Effect 3's day one character DLC, or perhaps just to show they're paying attention to what consumers want, Gearbox took the time to show us something cool they're doing. Gamers remember that sort of thing.
quote Ditnopota... Fifth? Fifth playable character? ... Fifth?
I already pegged the game as a Day 1 purchase. What more does Gearbox want from me? Just... just take all the money I have and will ever have, Gearbox. Take it and make more Borderlands games with it.
quote FoquinhaBecause it won't be done when the game goes gold. It's not something they're really working on much yet, but rather a general idea and outline they have. Once the game is done and sent out they'll start working on it properly.why not just have it on the disc? :confused:
quote GamesradarEDIT2: Seems that this Kotaku Article backs up Gamesradar's statement. The class will be available 2 to 3 months after the release of the game, and available for people who pre-order and others (implied that those that don't pre-order will have to pay for it).Pandora will play home to a new breed of treasure hunter this fall, as Gearbox revealed it is working on a bonus DLC character class for Borderlands 2, dubbed the Mechromancer.
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford introduced the pigtailed cyborg class to PAX East attendees this weekend. The early sketches (via GameInformer) reveal a young, redheaded girl outfitted with mechanical body parts and the ability to control a homemade killer robot called D374 -TP (Deathtrap).
Pitchford explained the Mechromancer class is still just a concept right now, but that it will be developed in full once work on the core game is complete. He added the class will likely arrive as DLC a few months after Borderlands 2 launches in September, and that it will be free for fans who pre-order the cel-shaded sequel. For everyone else, the Mechromancer will still be available at the same time, but sold at at a price “comparable to most DLC”.
Touching on the core game itself, Gearbox said Borderlands 2 will ship with character customization gear that must be earned through leveling up and completing various missions and challenges. Unlockables include new costumes, unique heads, and better gear; some of which will be bestowed instantly to players who ransacked their way through the original Borderlands.
quote Ded ValveIf that were the case then.. HAHAHAHA.Perhaps to mock Mass Effect 3's day one character DLC
quoteSOURCEDuring a PAX East Gearbox panel, a question popped up that most Borderlands fans have thought about, "Will there be a fifth playable class in Borderlands 2?" And when Randy Pitchford replied in the affirmative, it's fair to say most gamers were surprised/worried/suspicious -- what was the catch? Pre-order DLC, day-1 DLC, something gamers will have to pay for? Not at all, apparently. Randy said the current plan was to introduce the Mechromancer post-launch as a free download for all players.
The Mechromancer will fill the Borderlands pet class void. Growing up as a poor, half-robot girl can be difficult, so why not build yourself a Deathtrap companion to ease your loneliness? Sporting red hair and goggles, with a mechanical arm, I almost thought she could be related to the original Borderlands' Siren, but the eyes definitely don't match.
She's still a long way off however, still in conceptual design actually. Gearbox loves to share its fun with fans though, and introducing a character at a PAX panel is quite awesome of them. Announcing they're planning to release her as free DLC is great marketing, to boot. Perhaps to mock Mass Effect 3's day one character DLC, or perhaps just to show they're paying attention to what consumers want, Gearbox took the time to show us something cool they're doing. Gamers remember that sort of thing.
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