Rumor: Gearbox Preparing to Unveil Borderlands 2

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/borderlands/1185609p1.html

According to a new report, Gearbox is planning to launch the sequel to its cell-shaded sandbox RPG, Borderlands, next year -- and an official announcement from publisher 2K Games is coming soon.

Citing an anonymous source "close to the game," Eurogamer reports that the long-rumored sequel is now in development and should see the light of day sometime in 2012.

Released in October 2009, Borderlands garnered critical praise for its unique, cell-shaded look, open world, and treasure trove of loot. The commercial response was equally strong, and according to 2K Games, the game has sold more than 3 million copies to date.

Eurogamer did not provide any details on Borderlands 2 other than to say that an official announcement from 2K Games will be made soon.