Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick also spoke about the company's approach to variable pricing in the context of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Tank damage with the Forgeshield, unleash throw elemental Forgeaxes or punch enemies into smithereens with the Forgefist.
Players can turn the Exo-Soldier into a gunslinger, a familiar augmented Chief of Security, a Tediore Army member, and more.
Rafa is a Soldier like Axton, Moze, and Roland, but his playstyle delves into some new territory, as seen with the Arc Knives.
The trailer featured a mix of on-foot combat against regular enemies, fast-paced vehicular combat, and even a couple of boss fights.
The backstory for the Ripper Queen, one of the forces opposing the Timekeeper, is also revealed in this 13-minute-long gameplay video.
Slash enemies with Arc Knives, pierce through with the Apophis Lance or rely on some extra firepower with the Peacebreaker Cannons.
The looter shooter launches on September 12th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, while Switch 2 players can play it on October 3rd.
It will run at around 30 frames per second, supports crossplay with other platforms, and requires a download, even with physical copies.
As the first playable Vault Hunter designed by Gearbox for the sequel, Vex embodies a darker approach to Sirens with her style.
The former Hyperion steward bot returns, this time leading the Crimson Resistance in the upcoming sequel to everyone's collective chagrin.
Combining elements of Necromancers and Rangers, the Siren specializes in lifesteal, minion damage, and status effect damage.
From a lowly retail worker on Mercenary Day to a Siren battling against the Timekeeper on Kairos, Vex has come a long way.
Gearbox's Graeme Timmins said the team has "thought about" the shooter's endgame "from the jump" and has some "great plans for it."
"We're still balancing and fine tuning all characters, so what you've played/seen in demos so far maybe different at launch."
Whether it's the Outbounders who fight alongside the Vault Hunters or the high-class Electi, many interesting characters await.
In a post on social media, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford wrote about keeping "So. Many. Things." still a secret to encourage discovery.
Claptrap has been one of the most divisive characters from throughout the Borderlands franchise owing to his voice and general writing.
As one of the major regions of Kairos, the Wastelands are home to several ruins and even returning characters like Moxxi and Zane.
Randy Pitchford also revealed on social media that the game will feature a few bosses on the harder side of things for end-game players.
