Borderlands 2 gets Mechromancer class today

Gearbox Software has announced the Mechromancer class will be available today for all platforms, a week earlier than scheduled.

The class introduces a character named Gaige, who has the ability to summon a robot called Deathtrap.

Gearbox president, Randy Pitchford, said on Twitter: "So - here's the surprise, Mechromancer for Borderlands 2 is ready about a week earlier than I promised. Oct 9, all platforms. Woo."

The Mechromancer DLC will be a free add-on for those who purchased Borderlands 2 from participating retailers.

For everyone else it will cost 800 Microsoft Points or £7.99 GBP.