2K reveal Battleborn Gamescom trailer, screens, release date and more!

2K and Gearbox Software have now revealed the release date, the Gamescom trailer and even more details regarding their upcoming first person shooter, Battleborn.

Coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC on Feb 9th 2016, an open beta will precede the release with details on that to drop later this year. A first person shooter with 25 unique playable characters forming an unlikely alliance, Battleborn will see you play alone or with up to five friends as you attempt to save the last star in the universe from utter destruction.

The game’s three different competitive multiplayer modes can be played by up to 10 players online in action-packed 5v5 matches. Regardless of the mode being played, players will experience deep and customisable character growth for all 25 playable heroes.

The four new playable heroes revealed by 2K today include:

• Ambra: Born into an ancient order of priestesses responsible for discovering a way to prolong life indefinitely, Ambra was betrayed by her leader and her faction, the Jennerit Empire, and now fights alongside the Battleborn. She is a specialist hero, dealing damage up close through her melee attacks and powerful abilities, while healing her allies in the process.
• Mellka: A stealthy assassin, Mellka lost her parents at a young age before eventually earning her place among the Eldrid’s black op’s and intelligence bureau. Her life has been defined by a series of staggering losses, but her response to these losses was never despair – it was fury. She strikes quickly, disorienting foes with her nerve gas machine pistol and bio-glaive melee attacks.
• Reyna: Known by her followers as “The Valkyrie,” Reyna was born aboard the Rogue faction’s ailing junk heap of a flagship and is a native to the last star system. Reyna has fought tirelessly for the freedom of her space pirate comrades, finding her calling as their inspirational leader. She dishes damage with her laser pistol and uses her command glove to support her teammates.
• Benedict: August Benedict Jr. is one of several surviving races of bird-like “Aviant” refugees. He swore allegiance to the Peacekeepers where he’s gained considerable notoriety for being a self-centered jerk that’s capable of astounding destruction with his rocket launcher. Double jumping, rocket jumping, and flying – Benedict’s good at all of them and he lets his teammates know it.

From the creators of the Borderlands franchise, chances are Battleborn will be a huge hit when it releases. Sorry, scrap that…Battleborn will be THE game to check out when it releases.

Check out the Gamescom trailer and screens below.