Borderlands 2

Originally posted by JPINATOR

Originally posted by JPINATOR

The first bit of Borderlands 2 details have come out of the latest issue of Game Informer.

Co-op
 will stick to four players, the magazine hints. A new set of 
protagonists will star, with the four characters from the first game 
becoming non-playable characters. The bearded dwarf fellow (above) is 
Salvador, the Gunzerker. His special ability allows him to dual-wield 
any weapon. You’ll take on dynamic story missions; for example, during a
 rescue mission, if you take too long and fail to arrive on time, the 
story will shape to your failure.

A new element, known as 
Eridium, has been added. While it’s not a weapon, it can be applied to 
other elements, such as guns or vehicle, to improve their stats. It’s 
also used as a form of currency.

Enemies will take on a much more
 varied form. AI’s been greatly improved. Bandits can access their own 
type of weaponry. Enemies, in general, are more responsive and interact 
better with each other. Non-playable characters are also improved; 
they’ll be up and about, moving around, offering players interactive 
dialogue.

Weapons from the first Borderlands will not appear in 
Borderlands 2. Gearbox is scrapping the weapons from the first game in 
favor of all-new weapons. Each gun manufacturer in-game will have their 
own themes — unique styling, colors, and personality, that is. Weapons 
will have custom decals and enhancements, as well. Some pickups will 
have temporary buffs. such as the cores in the original game’s General 
Knoxx expansion. The magazine makes no mention of gun crafting.

Vehicles
 are back, and with variety. One vehicle shown in the magazine is called
 the “Bandit Technical.” Another vehicle was shown with four seats.

The skill tree in Borderlands 2 will be similar to that in the first game. It uses a traditional 3-branch system.

If it wasn’t expected, Claptrap is back in some shape or form. On that note, the game is promised to be of epic scale.

Stay tuned.  

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