{"id":100106,"date":"2019-09-13T04:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T04:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=124792"},"modified":"2019-09-13T04:00:43","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T04:00:43","slug":"the-original-looter-shooter-returns-today-with-borderlands-3-on-xbox-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/09\/13\/the-original-looter-shooter-returns-today-with-borderlands-3-on-xbox-one\/","title":{"rendered":"The Original Looter-Shooter Returns Today with Borderlands 3 on Xbox One"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/BL3LaunchHERO.jpg?fit=940%2C528\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/BL3LaunchSIDE.jpg?fit=300%2C300\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>Welcome back to Borderlands! Packing over a billion guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure, it\u2019s time to blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters, each with their own deep skill trees, abilities, and customization options. Play solo or join with friends to take on radical enemies, collect loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless (and obnoxious) cult leaders in the galaxy.<\/p>\n<p>The fanatical Calypso Twins have united the bandit clans and are closing in on the galaxy\u2019s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down. Uncover the rewarding mysteries, memorable inhabitants, and deep lore of the extensive Borderlands narrative universe in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/borderlands-3\"><strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em><\/strong><\/a> on Xbox One and enhanced for Xbox One X.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vault Hunters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. Your featured cast includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moze as The Gunner<\/strong>: When Moze needs backup, she digistructs her mech, Iron Bear, for a sucker punch of additional firepower<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amara as The Siren<\/strong>: A confident, capable brawler with the ability to summon ethereal fists, Amara uses her Siren powers to smash her enemies<\/li>\n<li><strong>FL4K as The Beastmaster<\/strong>: FL4K lives for the hunt. So do the loyal beasts that follow their master\u2019s every command. Their preferred prey? Unsuspecting bandits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zane as The Operative<\/strong>: Specializing in battlefield gadgetry, Zane is extremely proficient at slipping into combat, creating chaos, and sneaking back out as if he was never there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lock, Load, and Loot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With multiple distinct weapons manufacturers, a revolutionary content generation system, and special legendary drops to uncover, your ever-improving arsenal comes with near-infinite possibilities. Shotguns with bullet shields? Rifles with multiple elemental damage types? SMGs that grow legs and chase down enemies? How about all the above!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beyond Pandora<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover new worlds in the Borderlands galaxy, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seamless Co-Op<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the new \u201clevel-sync\u201d system that seamlessly scales for each individual player means you can play with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Plus, when you take down enemies and challenges as a team, \u201cloot instancing\u201d ensures you reap rewards that are yours alone \u2013 no one misses out on loot.<\/p>\n<p>With multiple editions chock-full of digital bonus content, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/borderlands-3\">Xbox fans can pick the version that\u2019s best for them \u2013 all available today on the Microsoft Store<\/a>. There\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/borderlands-3-pre-order\/C00V2XJCGTMT?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\"><strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em> Standard Edition<\/strong> for $59.99<\/a> and includes the base game. Then there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/borderlands-3-deluxe-edition-pre-order\/BTHKKCPG1BQ4?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\"><strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em> Deluxe Edition<\/strong> available for $79.99<\/a> and includes the base game, as well as the following bonus digital content: Retro Cosmetic Pack, Neon Cosmetic Pack, Gearbox Cosmetic Pack, Toy Box Weapon Pack, and XP &amp; Loot Drop Boost Mods.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/borderlands-3-super-deluxe-edition-pre-order\/BVD0VSRRSDR3?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\"><strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em> Super Deluxe Edition<\/strong> is available for $99.99<\/a> \u2013 at a special limited-time pricing that will go up to $119.99 on September 17 \u2014 and includes all the bonus digital content of the Deluxe Edition plus the <em>Borderlands 3<\/em> Season Pass, which includes: four campaign DLC packs featuring new stories, missions and challenges; Butt Stallion weapon skin, weapon trinket, and grenade mod.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/xbox-game-pass\/games\">experience the entire Borderlands adventure with Xbox Game Pass<\/a>. Play the classics like <em>Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel<\/em>, <em>Borderlands 2<\/em>, and <em>Borderlands: The Handsome Collection<\/em>. Not an Xbox Game Pass member? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/xbox-game-pass#join\">Sign up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate today and get your first two months for $2<\/a> for a limited time.<\/p>\n<p>Well, there you have it! The biggest looter-shooter of the year has arrived. Now it\u2019s time to pick a Vault Hunter, hop on Marcus Kincaid\u2019s bus, and set out on an explosive new journey with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/borderlands-3\"><strong><em>Borderlands 3<\/em><\/strong> on Xbox One and enhanced for Xbox One X<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Borderlands! 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