Gearbox Software has announced when players will be able to explore Pandora with its Mechromancer character class, who it has named Gaige.

Gaige, is the fifth playable class to feature in Borderlands 2 and can be accessed via the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, which players can enter by pre-ordering the game. Players can also purchase the Mechromancer class when it becomes available on October 16th for $9.99 (800 Microsoft Points).

The Mechromancer class has a robotic arm and can control a large robot known as D374-TP (Deathtrap), which will serve as her primary means of attack.

Borderlands 2, developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games will be available on September 18th in the US and the 21st in the UK, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.