Gearbox stealth-drops Zynga-developed ‘Borderlands Mobile’ for iOS

The Borderlands series is no stranger to portable platforms, with the classic Borderlands 2 being ported over to the PlayStation Vita back in the day, as well as the Switch more recently (even if the status of BL4 on Switch 2 remains unclear). In a wholly unexpected move however, a bespoke mobile version of Borderlands has now been surprise-released for iOS. Even more surprising is the fact that it is developed by FarmVille studio Zynga.

Releasing the game onto the iOS App Store with little-to-no fanfare, a brand new free-to-play ‘Borderlands Mobile’ has officially landed – the description for which reads as follows:

“Create Mayhem YOUR way! Loot wild weapons and blast enemies in this mobile Borderlands experience. Join other Vault Hunters in an ever-evolving universe to fight greedy corporations and open legendary Vaults. This action-packed looter shooter brings the signature chaos, art style, and gun-slinging adventure to mobile for the first time!”

Unlike previous portable BL experiences, this new release appears to be all-original while featuring shorter missions than your typical BL affair.

So far, early impressions seem to be positive, with users noting a lack of any monetisation currently (though this will likely come later down the line).

Regardless, Borderlands Mobile looks to be a pretty competent title, featuring a surprising amount of content from the oft; including a raid boss. Hopefully an Android release is planned at some point in the near future.

KitGuru says: Are you surprised by this latest release? How do you think it compares to BL4? What type of monetisation system do you think it’ll include in the future? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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