An official Borderlands Mobile game was shadow-dropped on April 9, 2026. The game is a free-to-play “epic looter shooter” currently available as a “limited-time test” on the iOS App Store in the United States.
Key Game Details
- Developer & Publisher: The game is published by Zynga (Take-Two’s mobile arm) and developed by NaturalMotion, the studio behind Star Wars: Hunters. Original developer Gearbox Software provided creative guidance on design and lore.
- Gameplay Style: It features core Borderlands elements, including signature cell-shaded graphics, chaotic combat similar to Borderlands 3, and short, mobile-optimized missions.
- Content:
- Classes: Currently, only the Summoner class is available, though others are promised for future updates.
- Missions: Includes Campaign Missions, a “Tower of Terror” challenge mode (up to 25 floors), and a “Circle of Slaughter”.
- Social/Co-op: The game supports co-op play and features returning characters like Claptrap and Vaughn.
- Monetization: As of the current test phase, the game has no monetization. While a Battle Pass exists, only the free version is active; a premium version and in-app purchases are expected later.
Platform Availability
- iOS: Available now in the US App Store.
- Android: There is currently no official Android version, and no confirmed release date has been announced for the platform.
The game’s surprise launch coincided with ongoing updates for Borderlands 4, which recently received its first major DLC.