Trending Now - Borderlands Mobile Game Launches for Ios as Limited-time Test
WHO:
IGN - The game is developed by British studio NaturalMotion, which previously worked on Star Wars: Hunters.
IGN - Zynga is the publisher of the game.
Kotaku - 2K is the publisher of Borderlands Mobile.
WHAT:
Kotaku - 2K provided a statement on April 9th, 2026, indicating that Borderlands Mobile is a placeholder name and is part of a "limited-time" test.
IGN - Zynga's spokesperson stated, "We hope that players enjoy this new Borderlands experience and look forward to their feedback."
Kotaku - The game is described as a "mission-based looter shooter" and is currently available for free on iOS devices.
IGN - Zynga's NaturalMotion studio is conducting a limited-time test for an untitled Borderlands mobile project, with Gearbox providing creative guidance on the franchise's design, history, and lore.
Kotaku - The opening intro video of Borderlands Mobile seems to imply that the game is set after the events of Borderlands 3, but likely before Borderlands 4.
IGN - Borderlands Mobile is described as a free-to-play "epic looter shooter."
Kotaku - The game is a mission-based looter shooter available for free on iOS.
Kotaku - The game is currently in a "limited-time test" phase.
Kotaku - Players can currently only select the Siren character without customization options.
WHERE:
Kotaku - The game is currently only available on the App Store in the United States, with no Android version available yet.
IGN - Borderlands Mobile is currently available only on the App Store in the United States.
Kotaku - The game is primarily built for iPhone devices.
WHEN:
Kotaku - The game was launched on April 9th, 2026, and is in a "limited-time test" phase.
Kotaku - 2K provided a statement on April 9th, 2026, indicating that Borderlands Mobile is a placeholder name and is part of a "limited-time" test.
IGN - The game was launched on April 9th, 2026.
Kotaku - The official Borderlands account had not posted about the game as of April 9th, 2026, at around 11 a.m. EST.
WHY:
IGN - Zynga stated they are exploring ways to introduce Borderlands to new audiences.
Kotaku - The lack of marketing and trailers may indicate a desire to test the game and gauge player reactions before a larger marketing push.
HOW:
IGN - Players can engage in various mission types, including Campaign Missions, Tower of Terror, and Circle of Slaughter, and can loot weapons and battle enemies in an evolving universe.
IGN - The game allows players to loot weapons and battle enemies in an evolving universe.
IGN - Players can engage in various mission types, including Campaign Missions, Tower of Terror, and Circle of Slaughter.
(UPDATED April 10, 2026 13:25 UTC)
on Thursday, 2K announced that Borderlands Mobile is a placeholder name for a new game currently in a limited-time test phase, available for free on iOS devices in the United States. Zynga's spokesperson expressed hopes that players will enjoy this mission-based looter shooter and looks forward to their feedback as they engage in various missions like Campaign Missions and Circle of Slaughter. The game allows players to loot weapons and battle enemies in an evolving universe, but there is no Android version available at this time.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 11:18 UTC)
Zynga's NaturalMotion studio is currently conducting a limited-time test for an untitled Borderlands mobile project, with creative guidance from Gearbox on the franchise's design and lore. The opening intro video suggests that the game is set after the events of Borderlands 3, but likely before Borderlands 4. on Thursday, 2K confirmed that Borderlands Mobile is a placeholder name for this project.
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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 09:22 UTC)
Borderlands Mobile, a free-to-play "epic looter shooter" developed by British studio NaturalMotion and published by Zynga, launched on Thursday, and is currently available only on the App Store in the United States for iPhone users. The game is in a limited-time test phase, allowing players to select the Siren character without customization options while engaging in various mission types like Campaign Missions and Circle of Slaughter. Zynga aims to introduce Borderlands to new audiences, and the lack of marketing suggests they are testing player reactions before a broader promotional effort.