12 Small Touches That Will Make 'Borderlands 2' a Big Hit

In less than two months, Borderlands 2 will release to eager gamers. The sequel to Gearbox Software's massively popular cooperative shooter has sold 4.5 million copies since its release in 2009.

Mashable recently got some playtime with the game. And to sum up, it really shines. So many small touches to the game will improve the experience for series fans, as well as help enrich the game for new players.

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Take a look at what we found most exciting about Borderlands 2, due out Sept. 18 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Are you excited for the game, too? Let us know in the comments.