Borderlands to Appear on Next-Gen Consoles

2K Games announced today that it will publish Borderlands, the latest project from developer Gearbox Software, for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. The first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Borderlands plans to combine first-person action with player customization and vehicular combat. Gearbox Software has developed new technology to create Borderlands gameplay, featuring a “content generation system” allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customization. Borderlands is a co-op, and will allow players to freely join or leave each other’s games at anytime, or choose to play in the full single-player mode. The game will also feature life-like character animations, real-time physics, and customizable vehicles.

“Borderlands represents an important evolutionary leap in game design and technology,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “By utilizing revolutionary new technology to create thousands of unique, randomly generated missions, weapons and situations, Borderlands will raise the bar for next gen action games.”

“Borderlands creates a universe of gameplay that goes far beyond anything anyone would expect. We’re tapping into every bit of Gearbox Software’s experience with the biggest science fiction video game franchises, then taking everything way past the next level,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “The team at 2K Games shares our passion for pushing boundaries in gameplay and storytelling and are absolutely perfect partners for Borderlands.”

To be made available during the holiday 2008 season, Borderlands will be the cover story for the September issue of Game Informer, so check back to get our thoughts on this new title as well.