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Borderlands Mobile Soft Launches on iOS, Developed by Zynga With Gearbox’s “Guidance”
Zynga's NaturalMotion studio has soft-launched a Borderlands mobile game on iOS, with Gearbox Software providing creative guidance. The free-to-play title features optimized mobile gameplay and a similar loop to its PC and console counterparts. This move aligns with Take-Two Interactive's strategy to leverage Zynga's expertise in bringing core IPs to mobile platforms.
Borderlands Mobile announced
A limited-time test for the free-to-play looter shooter Borderlands Mobile is now available on iOS. This announcement marks the first mobile iteration of the popular Borderlands franchise.
WARPED UNIVERSE - EARLY ACCESS LAUNCHES MAY 6, 2026 - FREE TO PLAY
Warped Universe, a free-to-play cooperative PvE looter shooter, will launch its Early Access on Steam on May 6, 2026. The game features community-driven progression where player actions contribute to seasonal goals and unlock new planets. Players can choose between real-time action or turn-based tactics for both ground and space combat, with support for up to four players.
Lope Wildly Toward Warframe’s Latest Prime Access with Voruna Prime, Available Now on All Platforms
Digital Extremes has released Voruna Prime and her signature Prime weaponry, the Perigale Prime rifle and Sarofang Prime axe, for Warframe. Players can earn Voruna Prime and her weapons for free by collecting blueprints and crafting them, or instantly unlock them via Prime Access packs. The latest Nightwave collection, Nora's Mix: Time Tempests, is also available with new cosmetic rewards.
The First Descendant outlines a ‘completing the game’ roadmap with a wide-ranging overhaul
Nexon developers have outlined a 'completing the game' roadmap for their looter shooter, The First Descendant, acknowledging player frustrations with content and endgame balance. The plan includes an overhaul of core game fundamentals, improvements to the main story and early missions, and new content for Season 4 such as Onslaught Mode and a mega dungeon.
"Completing the Game" is the radical plan for The First Descendant after 2 years, and the latest roadmap cooked up by Nexon just days after it called the game a flop
Nexon is implementing a "Completing the Game" roadmap for its looter shooter, The First Descendant, to address player frustrations with content, endgame balance, and the learning curve. The plan includes an overhaul of core gameplay systems, farming loops, and the endgame, with the first phase expected in the summer Season 4 update.
What We Played – Life is Strange: Reunion, The Division: Resurgence & Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Several outlets shared their recent gaming experiences, including The Division: Resurgence on mobile, South of Midnight, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Reviews are also in progress for Life is Strange: Reunion, Icarus, Ghost Master, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with other titles like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Village also being played.
Interview – How The Division: Resurgence squeezed the MMO looter shooter onto mobile
Ubisoft producer Pierre-Hughes Puechlong discusses the development and features of The Division: Resurgence, an MMO looter shooter now available on iOS and Android. The game is canon to The Division universe, set between the first two titles, and offers a familiar yet fresh experience with new factions and customizable character classes. Puechlong highlights the game's flexibility for both short and long play sessions, its team-based gameplay, and the transition to Unreal Engine for mobile.
PUBG's new co-op PvE mode, Xeno Point, offers a strange vision of a post-battle royale future
PUBG Battlegrounds is introducing a new co-op PvE mode called Xeno Point, separate from its core battle royale experience. This mode features squad-based gameplay with progression systems, crafting, and upgraded weapons. While the preview suggests the mode is manageable even on higher difficulties, its long-term appeal and originality remain a question.
110,000 mixed Steam reviews later, Nexon bluntly puts The First Descendant in the "did not work" category:…
Nexon has openly acknowledged that The First Descendant, a third-person looter shooter released in June 2024, has failed to retain players despite a strong launch. President and CEO Junghun Lee stated that the game's issues are design-related and require structural changes rather than simple patches, indicating a significant underperformance.
The Division Resurgence review - the slickest mobile shooter of the year | Pocket Tactics
Ubisoft's The Division Resurgence offers a slick mobile looter shooter experience, shifting the series to an MMO-style action format for iOS and Android devices. The game successfully brings the franchise's core mechanics to mobile platforms.
The Division: Resurgence Review in Progress – Mobile agents
The Division: Resurgence offers a full-fledged looter shooter experience on mobile devices, set in a familiar snowy New York City. While the core gameplay loop and tactical combat are present, the game struggles with a cluttered UI, typical free-to-play mechanics, and technical compromises in its transition to mobile platforms, despite being built in Unreal Engine.
Borderlands 4 Story Pack This Month
Gearbox Software and 2K have announced that the first story pack for Borderlands 4, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, will be released on March 26th. This new content adds a self-contained campaign to the looter-shooter sequel.
70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale
The PlayStation Store has launched its Spring Sale, offering discounts on over 70 PS5 and PS4 games until April 8th, 2026. The sale includes titles with a minimum 7/10 rating on Push Square, with some reaching new lowest-ever prices.
Shoot Them In The Face, Grind Them To Dust!
Pushka Studios and Assemble Entertainment have released Grind Survivors, an action roguelike mauler available today for PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game features a demon slayer battling hellspawn in a devastated Earth, with crafting, procedural weapon generation, and multiple biomes.
Arc Raiders devs spent 3 years fighting "on a daily basis" over whether it was "a battle royale," "a hero looter shooter," "a co-op Soul game," or "a co-op Shadow of the Colossus game"
Developers at Embark Studios spent three years internally debating the core genre of Arc Raiders, with discussions ranging from battle royale to a co-op Shadow of the Colossus-like experience. After a significant reset and focusing on its foundation as an extraction shooter, the game has achieved significant commercial success, selling 14 million copies in its first three months.
Marathon Guide – How To Farm Credits
This guide provides strategies for efficiently farming Credits in the looter shooter Marathon. It details how to leverage the ROOK Runner Shell, specific implants like 'Distance Runner V3' and 'Nimble Fingers V5', and faction upgrades such as 'Credit Limit' and 'Informant' to maximize earnings. The article also advises on loot priority and bartering for in-game items.
2017’s Biggest Hit Game Unexpectedly Going Free on PS5, PS4
Epic Games announced that Fortnite: Save the World, the original looter shooter version of Fortnite, will become free-to-play on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 starting April 16. This change comes as Epic Games also increases the price of V-Bucks in the main battle royale mode due to rising operational costs.
The Division 2 marks 10 years of the franchise with realism mode, events, and DLC teases
The Division franchise is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major update for The Division 2, introducing a new realism mode and free access to the Warlords of New York expansion. The update also includes a new event pass, returning global events, and teases for future content like a new season, cross-platform play, and a DLC set in Central Park.
The Division 2 is getting a limited-time Realism Mode - making it more grounded and brutal - but there's a catch
Ubisoft and Massive Studios are celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Division franchise by introducing a limited-time Realism Mode to Tom Clancy's The Division 2. This mode will transform the looter shooter into a more punishing experience with fragile enemies, available for four weeks during the Anniversary Season. The Warlords of New York expansion will also be free during this period, and there's a possibility for Realism Mode to become permanent based on player response.
