Oh Gearbox, they always seem to do their own thing and this time that thing is announcing the release date for their latest game, Borderlands 3, less than a week after the game itself was announced. Players will be able to jump into the game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on September 13th, though PC is a little tricky.

Borderlands 3 is a hilarious, story-driven, non-stop galactic thrill-ride, filled with colorful characters, epic enemies and boss fights, and literally billions of guns.

“For the past several years, the team at Gearbox Software has been devoting every ounce of our passion, creativity and love into making Borderlands 3 the biggest, baddest and most ambitious Borderlands adventure we’ve ever made,” said Gearbox Software President and CEO Randy Pitchford. “Borderlands 3 is being crafted not only as a love letter to fans of the series, but also as an ideal entry point for new players to jump-in alone or cooperatively, on or off-line, in the latest and greatest installment of the definitive best-in-class benchmark shooter-looter.”

“Borderlands is one of the most recognized and celebrated franchises in gaming,” said 2K President David Ismailer. “We’re proud of the work and dedication of our partners at Gearbox, who are making a game that will not only reignite the millions of existing Borderlands fans but welcome a new generation of players into this beloved universe.”

Now for some reason, if you are getting the game on PC there is a catch, the game is releasing there, but as a timed exclusive to the Epic Games Store…. meaning it won’t hit up digital store fronts, like Steam until April 2020

Now in terms of versions available, there are a few to choose from, here is the full list, including what you get in each.

Borderlands 3 Standard Edition

The Borderlands 3 Standard Edition includes the base game.

• Pre-order bonus: Gold weapon skins & weapon trinket

Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition

The Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition includes the base game, as well as bonus digital content:

• Retro Cosmetic Pack: Vault Hunter head & skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin;

• Neon Cosmetic Pack: Vault Hunter head & skin, Echo Device skin, weapon trinket;

• Gearbox Cosmetic Pack: weapon skin, weapon trinket;

• Toy Box Weapon Pack: 2 Toy guns, Toy grenade mod, weapon trinket;

• XP & Loot Drop Boost Mods;

• Pre-order bonus: Gold weapon skins & weapon trinket.
  
  

Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition

The Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition includes all the bonus digital content and pre-order bonus of the Deluxe Edition PLUS the Borderlands 3 Season Pass, which includes:

• Four (4) campaign DLC packs featuring new stories, missions and challenges;

• Butt Stallion weapon skin, weapon trinket, and grenade mod.
  

Borderlands 3 Diamond Loot Chest Collector’s Edition

Celebrate the return of the original shooter-looter with the Diamond Loot Chest Collector’s Edition, a swag-splosion of collectibles digistructed straight from the worlds of Borderlands 3.

This edition includes the full game, season pass, and all bonus digital content and pre-order bonus of the Super Deluxe Edition, plus:

• Diamond Loot Chest Replica: Featuring a functional retractable lid, this chest is perfect for storing your real-world loot;

• Borderlands 3 character figurines (x10): Make room on your shelf for the whole crew, including the four new Vault Hunters, the fanatical Calypso Twins, and some of your favorite characters from the Borderlands universe! (Approximately 3” tall.);

• Sanctuary 3 snap model: Construct your very own Sanctuary 3 model ship and display it proudly on its included stand;

• Vault Key keychains (x4): Because you never know when you might stumble across an unopened Vault;

• Cloth galaxy map: Discover new worlds beyond Pandora with Typhon DeLeon’s map of the Borderlands;

• Character art lithographs (x5): Unique character prints starring the new Vault Hunters and fanatical Calypso Twins;

• Borderlands 3 Steelbook case: A gorgeous metal case for any collector’s shelf.

So while the wait begins til release, we have more screens and there is of course the re-release of Borderlands onto Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and the HD Texture Pack for Borderlands 2 and Borderlands The Pre-Sequel out today.