Gearbox and publishers 2K Games have today released the details behind the third downloadable content instalment for 2009 hit RPG shooter Borderlands.

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx will be available for download via Xbox LIVE later today with the PC and PS3 release set to go live on the 25th of February.

The DLC will be priced at 800 Microsoft Points or $10 (roughly R75) and will be the first to raise the player level cap.

Below are a few things to expect from The Secret Armory of General Knoxx

– Almost twice the size of The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned
– A brand new class of ultra-rare/kick-ass weapons
– New vehicles including one that allows for four players to drive and inflict damage and deal out death
– An exciting story line that picks-up where the original game left off
– Almost 30 new villain types
– A level cap increase to 61
– More difficult villains and smarter AI