What you need to know
- Borderlands 3 is an open-world shooter expected to launch in September.
- The game features hilarious characters like Claptrap.
- Today, it got a new trailer detailing everything you need to know.
- Borderlands 3 is available for $60 through the Microsoft Store.
Borderlands 3 is an upcoming open-world shooter that takes place in a crazy universe. Gearbox Software has been steadily releasing a slew of information about the game, and Gamescom 2019 was no different.
This time around, the developer thought it'd have some fan-favorite characters walk you through everything you need to know about the game, from weapons to vehicles to villains. It's the perfect primer for new fans and a fun refresher for series veterans.
Borderlands 3 takes place on multiple planets and features numerous alien vaults. It's by far the biggest Borderlands game yet, and it looks like the team has nailed it once again. There's so much to do, and given the fact that it doesn't contain microtransactions, you'll have to earn the "billions" of guns through gameplay.
Related: Borderlands 3 hands-on preview
Borderlands 3 runs at 4K resolution on Xbox One X, but the team also wants to give gamers the option to play it at 60 frames per second (FPS). It's unclear what the resolution will be for the "performance" mode, but playing at a higher frame rate should make the shooting feel incredible. Unfortunately, the base console is locked at 30 FPS.
Prepare for the fight of the galaxy
Borderlands 3 is more of everything that made the series so good and looks to be worth the wait. Fans will get to experience it for themselves when it releases this September.
Excellent and affordable Xbox accessories
Up your Xbox experience with one (or all) of these budget accessories, all of which are approved by the gamers of Windows Central.
PowerA Play & Charge Kit for Xbox One ($15 at Amazon)
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ElecGear 4 Port USB Xbox One S Hub ($19 at Amazon)
This brilliant little USB splitter hub attaches perfectly to the side of your Xbox One S console. It's ideal for use with chargers, controllers, headsets, and more.
Controller Gear stand ($13 at Amazon)
Proudly display your Xbox gamepads with this stylish and functional stand. The licensed design is minimalist and black, and it has a hidden storage compartment, making the price of $13 a real steal.
