Third Borderlands DLC drops this week

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx intros new missions, weapons, vehicle, level cap to Gearbox's shooter for $10 on XBL tomorrow, PS3 and PC Thursday.

About this time last month, Gearbox Software announced that it was prepping a third add-on for its 3-million-unit-selling Borderlands, an expansion the studio promised would be its "biggest" yet. 2K Games didn't give gamers much of a heads-up on an exact date, saying today that The Secret Armory of General Knoxx will be available on Xbox Live tomorrow. The PlayStation 3 and PC release will follow this Thursday, February 25.

Like the critically welcomed Zombie Island of Dr. Ned and the welcomed critically Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot add-ons, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx will cost $9.99 (MSP800). Gearbox claims the add-on offers nearly double the amount of content packed into Zombie Island. Included in the package will be a new class of high-end weapons, a level-cap increase to 61, a new vehicle that seats up to four, nearly 30 new villain types, and tweaked AI.

It's best not to question lifestyle decisions of the criminally insane.

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx will also include a new storyline that picks up immediately after the events in the original game. As detailed in GameSpot's first look at the DLC, players find themselves being hunted by the Atlas Corporation. Of course, this kind of affront isn't to be taken lying down, and players will team up with a former Atlas employee named Athena to take the fight to the corporation.

For more on Borderlands, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

102 Comments

  • AZZAMAN100

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 8:52 pm PT

    more borderlands DLC

  • andalore

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:18 pm PT

    haha im suprised borderlands is doing so well, not because of the quality of the game, That was amazing, but the fact no where seems to have it...

  • MERGATROYDER

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 6:58 pm PT

    It's great to see developers standing behind the product. Borderlands will be successful at least till the summer and hopefully beyond. I really love how people bash this game. What is so wrong with a game that has the same controls as Call of Duty; Ability to drive (with friends); 4 player co-op (split screen/LAN/server); RPG elements. Seems like the ultimate game to me, keep the add-ons coming.

  • Justinge3

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 4:04 pm PT

    This is the Broken Steel of Borderlands IMO new level cap and long quest. (also the thrid dlc)

  • Avenger1324

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 3:45 pm PT

    glad to see some worthwhile additions in the DLC this time - more weapons, new vehicles and increased level cap.

    much better than Moxxi's Underdome Riot

  • leroyfish1

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 3:21 pm PT

    i just want to say this about dlc. with this third one grand total will be $90. I have played borderlands since its release. Ihave 2 level 50 and a level 40. I have played through over five times. mostgames i have played last a few weeks then i'm bored. two other games wouldnt even match that kind of replay for me,and that would be $120 right there. so i say keep it coming until borderlands 2. just make it worth it. (underdome was over priced).

  • chevro1et

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 2:56 pm PT

    D/L as I type this... really stoked to git my murder on!!!! heheh

  • Spybreak

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 2:47 pm PT

    This is one hell of a surprise considering it was coming soon like a few days ago lol. I'm soooo downloading this, new guns, new enemies (one thing Borderlands really needed) new level cap and new missions! Sign me up!

  • Trogeton

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 2:37 pm PT

    UUh yeah this game is similar to oblivion they are both RPG in a FPS perspective and the animals in the game react the same way.. so yeah they are kinda alike it's just you don't have numbers popping out everywhere

  • BassPlayer2112

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:58 pm PT

    w0ot im all over this what a FUN Game !

  • anfunny

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:55 pm PT

    wooooo! downloading it atm

  • drswank

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:50 pm PT

    Yeah! It's there, got my download going now

  • xXDante666Xx

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:35 pm PT

    @mikekearn: That is kinda "poopie" lol but guess another day won't hurt, I wasn't expecting it till next month or so anyways. I didn't know "very soon" was like in the next couple of days.

  • Federico1993

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:16 pm PT

    Is there a DVD release coming? Not everyone is able to use live downloads. We'll just wait and see......

  • joelgau

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:13 pm PT

    Update: you can download the DLC from within the game itself if you are having trouble doing it through xbox live outside the game.

  • joelgau

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:07 pm PT

    Seriously? I will have to download it after work. Woo hoo! Unless it needs a code like mikekearn says. Let us know if it downloads and how it looks! Can't wait!

  • wooly_mamoth

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 11:58 am PT

    It on Xbox live right now!!!

    Dowloading the 1.6GB of awesomeness

  • mikekearn

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 11:32 am PT

    Sorry to spam the comments, but it looks like the DLC is available on Xbox.com, but only if you have a code for it. You can't yet buy it. Which is, frankly, pretty damn weird. I guess "Secret Armory" is a pretty apt name.

    http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802545407e7/?p=1&partner;=majornelson&of;=6&bt;=0&sb;=1&did;=0ccf0006-0000-4000-8000-0000545407e7

  • mikekearn

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 11:18 am PT

    @xXDante666Xx
    Graeme Boyd, who is apparently the Xbox Community Manager, posted on his Twitter that it was being delayed by a day.
    http://twitter.com/AceyBongos/statuses/9526768776

    On the other hand, @GearboxSoftware says it should be available right now. I guess we'll see how it goes. At the very least, it's still not available on Xbox.com for me.
    http://twitter.com/GearboxSoftware/status/9538288160

  • joelgau

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 11:05 am PT

    Officially postponed until Wednesday for Xbox. Still to be released on PS3 and PC on Thursday.

  • FabledVeteran

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 10:29 am PT

    looks like ill be spending a bit more than planned on some new microsoft points then

  • xXDante666Xx

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 10:26 am PT

    @mikekearn: Did they make an announcement that it would be postponed till tomorrow? Most of the time they wait till later to put it on the marketplace (at least that is how PSN works dunno about LIVE) but it may be on later, unless they did make an official announcement that I can't find.

  • Barighm

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 9:58 am PT

    Great surprise. Hope the memory usage isn't too great.

  • nasaboy0307

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 9:48 am PT

    i did like the first 2 addons but not worth $10 in my opinion, little lower price woulda been nice but im glad i bought them though. But i think they defiantly price this addon nicely. Most likely anyone still liking borderlands will like this addon with its even more content in my opinion.

  • s4dn3s5 posted Feb 23, 2010 9:16 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    s4dn3s5

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 9:16 am PT (hide)

    DLC are a cancer. Devs are gettin too lazy to release a real expansion set 6-8 months later with some real new content. Instead they release DLC, milking stupid players with very poor content.

  • mikekearn

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 8:52 am PT

    @lazycomplife:
    Microsoft doesn't like free DLC, so patching in a bank (something rather significant) might not have been allowed. Including it with other DLC is perfectly fine. It's not something required in any way. The game is designed around equipping the best stuff you find, and discarding the rest. I'm not sure why you'd need a bank feature anyway.

    That said, I'm super excited to get this DLC. I went to Xbox.com to buy it, but it's not showing up there for me right now. I don't have access to my Xbox right now, so I can't check Marketplace, but I'm going to be pretty annoyed if I can't buy this when I get home. I want to give you money, Microsoft! Why won't you let me?

    EDIT: Well, crap. Apparently the DLC has been postponed until Wednesday. That kind of sucks.

  • KingWeeWee

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 8:20 am PT

    King Wee Wee loves Borderlands!

  • it009x9281 posted Feb 23, 2010 8:11 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    it009x9281

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 8:11 am PT (hide)

    Didnt like the first two dlc i hope i will like this one

  • spacedvest2

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:58 am PT

    Looks awesome...can't wait.

    @Trogeton = Saying that Borderlands is anything like Obvilion is a total stretch. IMO, they are nothing alike.

  • vicsrealms

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:45 am PT

    Oh shoot, I just remembered. I deleted my Roland and started over because I made the mistake of starting Play Through 2 rather then leveling up in Play Through 1 and then starting Play Through 2 (which is 2.5 I believe) when I was at 50 (my weapons were kind of disappointing anyway). Oh well, still can't wait.

  • chex81

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:41 am PT

    still want to play this game, the level cap increase and new missions is making the leap a much easier choice. unsure if its worth playing solo...

  • lazycomplife

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:12 am PT

    I want to know who thumbs down'd my last comment. Someone that doesn't like supporting developers? or someone that wants more sequels?

    Hey, I'm just saying I want to see more unique games in the fashion that Borderlands is unique. There can be a NEW game with the loot system of borderlands (and cel-shading looks great too), but it could include a story and more rpg elements. Maybe even new classes in a new setting. Maybe they could add magic and make a RPG/Shooter instead of a Shooter/RPG next time. There are many things that can be done to games to make them original pieces of work.

    I buy sequels. Mostly because they're just old versions of games I like, but with new things added in.

    In my opinion, $80 is a good price tag for borderlands and all 3 DLC, but Mad Moxxi was not worth $10. It's a fun and original game.

    EDIT: I did look up Mad Moxxi, and I did pay that $10 for the bank. I really wanted a bank the whole game. There should have been one from the start, or at least patched in.

  • Gamesmasterx

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:11 am PT

    That explains why I just found a level 54 Bulldog...

  • SicklySunStorm

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:10 am PT

    I'm guilty of avoiding most DLCs, but even I recognise that there are some that are worth every penny to me as they extend a game I'm enjoying. The Borderlands stuff is certainly what I'd call worth it...

    I mean if you don't like it or don't like the sound of the cost, you don't buy it... it's one of the most simple problems to solve(!) At the very least check reviews on the DLC to help you decide whether a purchase might be worth it...

  • Jbreynolds

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 7:03 am PT

    Looks like it's time to get Borderlands back out again! DLC like this I don't mind getting!

  • SicklySunStorm

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 6:56 am PT

    hells to the yeah... this is getting downloaded the second it's available.

    hello Level 61

  • Trogeton

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 6:52 am PT

    I just rented borderlands from gamefly the game is awesome.. it's reminds me of oblivion but with a better combat system and different visuals.. but the dlc on this game is moving FAST

  • lazycomplife posted Feb 23, 2010 6:27 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    lazycomplife

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 6:27 am PT (hide)

    OK 2k, here is $90 total for Borderlands. At least this one seems like more content than Mad Moxxi, which was a rip-off (minus the bank feature which REALLY should have been included in the main game). Zombie Island was FUN!

    I would rather keep having levels added for Borderlands than have a sequel. A sequel means that it would carry on with the plot, which would mean Borderlands would have to have a plot to begin with.

    I want a patch for the online portion of Borderlands, really bad. Like the matchmaking, not the co-op. The co-op is tasty.

    Plus this DLC money is almost all for the developers, rather than selling a game in retail environment. Unfortunately, I'm a collector of video games, and DLC doesn't give me a shiny metal tin :'(

  • jadefury27

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 6:18 am PT

    F'n Yes!

  • felixdawg

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 5:47 am PT

    Awesome, I just finished the main story last week. Now I can play this rather than playthrough 2.

  • DredWulf

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 5:42 am PT

    as of 0640 Mountain Time it's still not out on the marketplace...which time zone does xbox releases follow pacific?
    I am just too impatient and I wanna buy the dlc =p

  • duke-nukem11 posted Feb 23, 2010 5:35 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    duke-nukem11

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 5:35 am PT (hide)

    ansek
    Posted Feb 23, 2010 12:38 pm GMT

    Does this DLC fix the PS3 Voice Chat? If not, they should be ashamed for not fixing a huge technical issue from release day. Thanks Gearbox, but I will keep my $$$ for multi-player games where I can actually interact with others. (Sad too because I really do like this game!!!)

    maybe no one wants to hear you moan when you get ninja'd lol

    but roll on thursday!

  • swmeek

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 5:20 am PT

    alrightey! I got my ten bucks waiting on it!

  • Terrencec06

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 5:17 am PT

    yesssssssss!!!!!!

  • jimbob_1977

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 4:49 am PT

    sold! dlc IS optional and, when done well, can throw more fun experiences into the mix. hopefully this will be done as well as the other 2

  • ansek posted Feb 23, 2010 4:38 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    ansek

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 4:38 am PT (hide)

    Does this DLC fix the PS3 Voice Chat? If not, they should be ashamed for not fixing a huge technical issue from release day. Thanks Gearbox, but I will keep my $$$ for multi-player games where I can actually interact with others. (Sad too because I really do like this game!!!)

  • guthwulf_de

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 4:13 am PT

    I think it's funny how they blatantly state that the DLC is double the content compared to the first one, yet they charge 10 dollars for each of them.
    Anyway, I'll probably check this one out, although I still haven't finished the horrible Underdome.

  • killeroo

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 4:02 am PT

    just got borderlands and its brilliant: a truly original, refreshing and addictive game. Will be getting the DLC when I complete the single player!

  • x-2tha-z

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 4:01 am PT

    I bought Borderlands months ago but I never got round to playing it. I'm gonna start it once I finish Mass Effect 2. It's cool that I'll have all this Borderlands DLC to play along with the main game. Count me in!

  • xxxKONVICTEDxxx

    Posted Feb 23, 2010 3:21 am PT

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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