Part three of four in the behind-the-scenes series

Gearbox Software has been slowly releasing a four-part behind-the-scenes series of videos on the making ofBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel, leading up to the title’s October 14 release.Episode Onelooked at the initial announcement, whileEpisode Twofocused on the gameplay features that resulted in setting it on Pandora’s moon Elpis. Today, Episode Three released, and it highlights the four playable characters.

In the video, various Gearbox and 2K Australia employees discuss how the four characters were decided upon, and how they feel to play. Special attention is given to Claptrap’snutso disco ball, which is onlyone of many possible action skillshe can sport.

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Given the rate at which these are releasing, we can probably expect the final video in this series, titled “Weapons and Post-Launch,” to show up just a few days before the game itself.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.