Developer Gearbox Software and publisher 2K Games have announced the release date for the upcoming Mechromancer DLC. The new character will release on October 16, 2012 and will be free for those that preorder the game now to become a member of the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club; the DLC costs $9.99 or 800 Microsoft Points otherwise. Gaige, as the Mechromancer is called, has the ability to summon a robot companion to absorb damage from enemies and fight alongside her in combat and will be the fifth character class added to Borderlands 2. You can see more of Gaige in the new promotional shot below and check her out in the game next month!

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Borderlands 2 is now available for preorder from most major retailers for the MSRP of $59.99 and is scheduled to release for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on September 18, 2012. Borderlands 2 is rated M by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Sexual Themes & Use of Alcohol. For more information on the game, check out the official Borderlands 2 website.