Borderlands Mobile Game Launches as Limited-Time Test on iPhone

A new free-to-play mobile game titled “Borderlands Mobile” has been unexpectedly released on the iPhone App Store in the United States as a limited-time test. The game is currently available only on iOS devices, with no Android version announced yet ^[1][2].

Developed by Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio, Borderlands Mobile is guided creatively by Gearbox Software, known for its work on the main Borderlands series. The game is described as an “epic looter shooter” optimized for short mobile sessions, featuring campaign missions, Tower of Terror, and Circle of Slaughter modes ^[1][3].

At launch, the game includes only one playable class, the Summoner, with additional classes promised in future updates. Notably, the current build of the game includes no monetization features such as microtransactions, premium currency, or a battle pass ^[4][5].

The game’s release is limited to the United States, and it is available exclusively on iPhones. The developers have not provided details on the duration of this limited-time test or plans for a wider release ^[2][6].

What Is Known

Borderlands Mobile is developed by Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio with creative input from Gearbox Software. It is available as a free-to-play game on iOS in the United States. The game features campaign missions and two additional modes, with no monetization at launch ^[1][3][4].

What Remains Unclear

Details regarding the duration of the limited-time test and potential future availability on Android devices remain unspecified. Additionally, the timeline for introducing additional playable classes has not been disclosed ^[2][5].