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Borderlands 2's Mechromancer Class Arrives Today
Written Tuesday, October 09, 2012 By Lee Bradley
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The fifth character class for Borderlands 2 arrives today, in the form of the Mechromancer.

The character was supposed to arrive on October 16th, but Gearbox announced today that she’ll be making her debut a week early.

"So - here's the surprise, Mechromancer for Borderlands 2 is ready about a week earlier than I promised. Oct 9, all platforms. Woo," tweeted Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford.

The DLC is available for free to anyone who pre-ordered Borderlands 2 through retailers. For everyone else it’ll cost 800 MSP.

You can find out more info about the character, called Gaige, here.




 
 

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Comment #1 by BlizzyDragonNL
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 04:58:14 AM
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nice I was waiting for this


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Comment #2 by INSANE ASHBY 16
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 04:59:51 AM
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It's not up yet but I am waiting for this


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Comment #3 by ExiledDestiney
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:00:25 AM
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Yes!!! I was now i dont have to dishonored aside to play this class :D


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Comment #4 by ExiledDestiney
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:02:46 AM
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sorry for the weird sentence got so excited i forgot what i was writing "now i dont have to put dishonored aside to play this class :D"


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Comment #5 by KFZ Scrubs
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:03:36 AM
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Awesomeeeee, not asleep yet


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Comment #6 by Teh Paralyzer
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:07:45 AM
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Good thing I'm awake


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Comment #7 by LucasGFX
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:11:15 AM
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Just went live. Downloading now.


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Comment #8 by ModernSith2010
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:13:05 AM
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Just a quick question, is there a date on the on the premiere pack as I'm not getting this until Christmas, but if there is a date I will have to open it to get the code and redeem it so it does not become invalidated. Thanks in advance.


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Comment #9 by rinsukaze
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:13:22 AM
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Oh yeaaaaaaaaah, anarchy skill tree, here I go!


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Comment #10 by Kaz 421
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:13:38 AM
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I'm really excited that it's coming out today but bummed at the same time.

Was in a game with a friend when I got update so got kicked and now can't join him because he didn't get the title update. Really hate when they do crap like that. Oh well I guess later today we'll both have the update and mechromencer ^_^


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Comment #11 by barmybrownie94
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:18:38 AM
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Any new cheevo's to go with the new character?


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Comment #12 by INSANE ASHBY 16
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:18:58 AM
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Up for me tip if its not up for you dashboard


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Comment #13 by ICGMU12321
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:25:30 AM
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I didn't get this game yet, so I will have to shell out the money to get this class eventually, but $10 for a character? That seems a little spendy for a class that doesn't really add to the game.

Yes, I know I didn't pre-order so its my fault, I just thought I'd throw out my two cents.

I'll get it regardless eventually.


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Comment #14 by INSANE ASHBY 16
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:25:39 AM
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And no achievements


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Comment #15 by zeroy042
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 05:39:01 AM
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All preorders? Is there a code? I preordered from microshaft store and there wasn't anything in the box! But I did preorder.


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Comment #16 by Epic Gamer Will
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 06:06:30 AM
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Stop complaining about achievements a character not a whole new chunk of land to explore idiots...


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Comment #17 by Motorexskygtr32
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 06:10:33 AM
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#15 the code don't hand out in the game case, it usually have a code for specific preorder on the receipt from the store, ie: GameStop. Now for your case that you ordered from Microsoft store, not sure if you ordered it from the store or online, try the receipt if you bought from that store or check your email that associated to your gamertag.


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Comment #18 by ModernSith2010
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 06:13:31 AM
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@17, in the UK, well at least Amazon UK they had the premiere club code in the case, well at least for the Vault Hunter Edition. That is why I was asking if there was an expiration date for the code, as if I'm not getting it till Christmas I would have to open it up so I could redeem the code so it did not expire.


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Comment #19 by Motorexskygtr32
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 06:19:31 AM
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Sorry for double post but be warned to everyone who didn't preorder Mechromancer character, if interested to buy this character. Buy it a seperate dlc, not from the season pass that you might thinking it would included in a season pass which it isn't. Here from gearbox software borderlands 2 forum,

"Mechromancer isn't included in Season Pass because a) the Mechromancer is a new character class, not a full-fledged add-on campaign like the rest of the Season Pass content and B) Mechromancer comes free with a pre-order from a Premiere Club retailer so we didn't want fans to pay for something they may already have. For those that don't get her free with a pre-order, the Mechromancer will be available for individual purchase the same time she's made available to Premiere Club members."


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Comment #20 by Motorexskygtr32
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 06:29:48 AM
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#18 I'm 90% positive it don't have an expiration date on the code but in that case, if that does, contact amazon uk about it. I wouldn't worry about it but the thing is the dlc character don't come with the game, only if you preorder it and buy it on the release day.

From Joysticq.com

"Pre-ordering the game in any edition (even the plebby "standard") at "participating retailers" will also net access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, to download the Gearbox Gun Pack, Golden Key, Vault Hunter's Relic and the Mechromancer character class when the game's out."


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Comment #21 by here2infirmary
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 06:52:47 AM
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lost all my badass ranks and all my skins with the update. brilliant.


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Comment #22 by Daft Badger
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 07:06:35 AM
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Same here,all my badass rank & skins gone with this new update.


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Comment #23 by ColdCokeCan
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 07:19:13 AM
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anyone else sick of seeing that long tom dailey add


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Comment #24 by Valiantheart
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 07:20:56 AM
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What a nice surprise this morning... I was expecting it next week and I figured I would make the effort to beat the game with Zero before the new class came out.


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Comment #25 by zeroy042
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 07:21:11 AM
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@17, thanks. I contacted microshaft store and the confirmed that you DO NOT get a code for the free pack since I got 1600MS points and $10 off next purchase. I guess I would be 800 ms points up if I were to purchase it, But after reading that ppl are loosing ranks and data after the update. Ill just wait for it to go on sale. I can wait. I havent beaten the game yet and have RE6 to play and more games on the way, so im in no hurry, and maybe theyll have the bug fixed by then.


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Comment #26 by one84
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 08:01:16 AM
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you all should wait with downloading this one...
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=390868


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Comment #27 by Akatsuki Sensor
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 08:15:11 AM
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I'll be getting it next week, got a lot of other games to finish off. Two off my 1000 in Resident Evil 6.


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Comment #28 by oobawlzmahonyoo
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 08:34:26 AM
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oh dang


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Comment #29 by mato69
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 09:01:00 AM
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Some people have the worst luck... Got no resets now or the week after release. I can't join a buddy for some reason, but other than that...


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Comment #30 by oobawlzmahonyoo
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 09:01:38 AM
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any acheivements linked to this character pertainig to her class? if not, then no point in using her just yet


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Comment #31 by xGallade
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 09:05:07 AM
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$10 for a character? I'll wait 'til the price drops.


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Comment #32 by Motorexskygtr32
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 09:32:45 AM
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#25 you are welcome, at least you get 1600 ms points for free, you could use 800 on her. I think it's well worth it since I played her for a bit. Her action skill is awesome and helpful to beat bosses.

FYI, I got an update and checked my badass rank and token, didn't lose it fortunately.


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Comment #33 by General Redland
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 10:22:08 AM
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The cost in most DLC (ideally) as proximate to the amount of time and coding it took to integrate the content into the game. For example, something such as a weapon skin is so cheap because they only have to tweak the colors, check the lighting, and make sure it doesn't interfere with the underlying frame and cause it stick out your nose. A character or an additional region with items that you can take back into the existing content is far more demanding. It's like jamming a smaller oreo into a bigger one and expecting the two halves to stick together. Plus, all content of that nature creates a ripple effect touching and altering everything else in the game. The cost offsets the amount of work done to ensure that your oreo doesn't explode in bugs like an old New York tenement building.

For those who detest reading: it is an optional piece of content and the price is related to the amount of work done so it really isn't unfair.


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Comment #34 by sumthingchronic
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 10:23:32 AM
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NICE, still gotta play with the other classes but still, NICE!!!!


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Comment #35 by ViNyLek
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 11:38:01 AM
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I guess we need to download it from in game menu? I am still on a quest to finishing new game plus and maxing out my ninja, so I will probably give this a shot when my friends aren't on and bugging me about RE6=)


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Comment #36 by UltimateAuron32
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 11:41:40 AM
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@33 my friend you waste your time, most people here are either a) trolling arse-holes, or b) too thick to read anything except their own bull-shit...

OT: just started playing as her and i gotta say im enjoying it, her skill tree looks pretty interesting and i cant wait to see what Deathtrap is capable of :)


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Comment #37 by Thee Elf
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 12:28:22 PM
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For those interested, I had no issues with the download or losing BA Rank. Here is the steps that I did though:

- Started playing Borderlands 2
- Installed patch
- Restarted Borderlands 2
- Clicked on Downloadable Content
- Click on Mechromancer DLC and downloaded
- After download was completed clicked Continue and received a message prompt stating new content has been identified would you like to install it now? I selected Yes and was returned back to the title screen after a brief reload
- I still showed my original characters, loaded them up, and BA Rank was not affected.

For anyone else they might want to follow these steps as I had no issues. Others might have tried to download it from the Marketplace or other methods but I went straight from the in game Downloadable content menu.


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Comment #38 by anomalous views
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 02:40:57 PM
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yup lost about 19000 BA rank and approximately 8.5% boost to all available stats except shield recharge rate. The new character is fun but damn I grinded most of those on purpose. Its nice to see work done with one character carry over.

I do like the voice of gaige and her phrases she will be fun....
it was worth waiting a few weeds for.


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Comment #39 by Roose91
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 03:17:03 PM
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Sheesh, I'd rather have waited a week so that they could have patched the Badass/Skin bug instead of rushing it out like this. Even lost my special edition skin/head, luckily not my golden key though.

Thanks for pre-ordering! As an added bonus we are going to take away all of your Badass Ranks and Character Skins! Enjoy!

Yeah, thanks 2K.


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Comment #40 by anomalous views
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 04:32:13 PM
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Just found out that in place of my BA points I was given an extra golden key. got some sweet pistols for my gunzerker.


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Comment #41 by kSlice
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 @ 09:24:17 PM
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OMG!!! I love this character just beat my second playthrough of my gunzerker lv50 and I made her like 2hrs ago and I'm lv9 without ever dieing once in single player


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Game Info
Developer:
Gearbox Software

Publisher:
2K Games

Genre / Subgenre:
RPG / Shooter

Release:

US: September 18, 2012
Europe: September 21, 2012

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