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2K Quietly Releases Borderlands Mobile on iOS

The unannounced iOS drop has reporters reading it as a soft launch.

Overview

  • Borderlands Mobile appeared on the App Store as a free download with no trailer or advance marketing from 2K or Gearbox, and the official Borderlands social account had not flagged the release at the time of reporting.
  • The release is iOS-only for now and appears built for phones, with hands-on testing showing iPhone-friendly scaling that left iPad users tapping a full-screen toggle to fill the display.
  • Kotaku’s early play session found a limited build, with only the Siren available and no character customization, pointing to a work-in-progress version.
  • The game is a mission-based looter shooter in the Borderlands style, and the opening intro appears to place its story after Borderlands 3, though that timeline detail remains unconfirmed.
  • Dexerto reported the title is currently only available in the United States on iOS phones, and multiple outlets suggest the quiet drop may be a test release ahead of a broader rollout.