2K Games has revealed that Borderlands 2 has smashed pre-order records for the publisher in the U.K.
“We’re exceptionally happy with the level of support gamers have shown to Borderlands 2, and the pre-orders are reflecting what a beloved franchise this is,” commented Dave Gould, U.K. sales director for Take-Two.
“Orders are increasing week-on-week at a rate we’ve never before experienced for a 2K title,” he added, “they are exceeding our already high expectations, there’s huge momentum behind the game.”
Developed by Gearbox Software, Borderlands 2 fuses first-person shooting with RPG elements like its predecessor, though introduces a number of new features and enhancements. Chief among these includes improved AI, an expanded and customisable weapon system and dynamic quest lines.
Borderlands 2 is scheduled to ship on PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 in the U.S. on September 18 and will be released in Europe on September 21.
Stay tuned for our review later this month.