A model new free-to-play Borderlands recreation has all of a sudden launched in the present day on iPhone, and you would be forgiven for not realizing it was due for launch.
The sport was quietly printed in the present day by cell big Zynga, although is developed by British studio NaturalMotion, which beforehand labored on Star Wars: Hunters.
Proper now, Borderlands Mobile presently exists on the App Store as a part of a “limited-time take a look at”, based on an announcement concerning the recreation despatched to Gematsu — one thing that additionally reveals Borderlands creator Gearbox was concerned merely in an advisory position.
Described as a free-to-play “epic looter shooter”, Borderlands Mobile is presently solely out there on iPhone (there is no Android model, but) and solely within the US. We have tried accessing the sport from elsewhere, however merely get an error message stating that it is unavailable within the area.
“Create Mayhem YOUR method!” reads an official blurb. “Loot wild weapons and blast enemies on this cell Borderlands expertise. Be a part of different Vault Hunters in an ever-evolving universe to combat grasping companies and open legendary Vaults. This action-packed looter shooter brings the signature chaos, artwork fashion, and gun-slinging journey to cell for the primary time!
“Search out legendary loot drops and energy up your skills to customise the way in which you play,” the blurb continues. “Use all the pieces from pistols to rocket launchers to make your enemies want they by no means crossed your path! Grasp devastating motion gameplay that is been totally optimized for cell. Combat skags, bandits, and managers as you battle by a wide range of thrilling mission varieties, together with Marketing campaign Missions, Tower of Terror, and Circle of Slaughter.”
Proper now, there’s little else introduced concerning the recreation. There is not any trailer, and curiously no point out of its existence in any respect from any of Borderlands’ official social media accounts, which appear busy posting about Borderlands 4 updates as an alternative. After a turbulent first six months, it simply obtained its first large DLC, and Gearbox has excessive hopes it will be sufficient to attract again followers.
Within the meantime, should you give Borderlands Mobile a go, tell us what you assume.
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