Update: Gearbox provided "creative guidance" on the latest Borderlands game, which isn't actually Borderlands Mobile but is out now in a "limited-time test"

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Subscribe to our newsletter Update: A statement sent to GamesRadar+ by the Zynga communications team sheds some light on the nature of this apparent Borderlands Mobile shadow drop.

The short version is that Gearbox was lightly involved in its development, this isn't a full release, and it's actually not even called Borderlands Mobile.

Here's the company's statement in full:"We are always exploring ways to introduce Borderlands to fresh audiences.

Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio is currently conducting a limited-time test for an untitled Borderlands mobile project, with Gearbox providing creative guidance on the franchise’s design, history, and lore.

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We hope that players enjoy this new Borderlands experience and look forward to their feedback."Original story:Article continues below A new Borderlands game aptly titled Borderlands Mobile surprise-launched on iOS today, bringing what looks like a reimagined Borderlands 3 to phones.The App Store listing says Borderlands Mobile is the work of Zynga, the mobile game titan that Take-Two Interactive, parent company of series creator Gearbox, absorbed years ago ## Editor's Note What do you think about this news? Share your thoughts below! Source: [GamesRadar+](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/borderlands/a-new-borderlands-game-just-launched-out-of-nowhere-seemingly-without-gearbox-involved-borderlands-mobile-is-set-around-borderlands-3-and-has-raid-bosses-and-faction-wars/)