Switch 2 Version of Borderlands 4 Delayed - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 23 September 2025 / 1,632 Views
Publisher 2K and developer Gearbox Software announced the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been delayed from October 3 to an unannounced date.
"We need to share that the release of Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 is being delayed," reads an update from Gearbox Software.
"We do not take this decision lightly, but are committed to ensuring we deliver the best possible experience to our fans, and the game needs additional development and polish time to do that. Our hope is to also better align this release with the addition of cross-saves, which we are working on and recognize is very important. We will update you all on the new release timing once we’ve fully adjusted our plans.
"In accordance with Nintendo’s policy, all digital pre-orders to date will be cancelled. Customers can initiate that process themselves now, or it will happen automatically starting on Friday, September 26. For questions about the Nintendo eShop, contact [Nintendo]. For physical pre-orders, please reach out to the corresponding retailer.
"We greatly appreciate the feedback, support and patience of our fans and community. It’s truly what keeps us going."
Borderlands 4 first released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 12.
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Given all of the performance issues the Switch 2 version reportedly has, this should definitely be taken as good news.
All the versions have performance issues not just the Switch 2.
True but the NS2 version's issues are apparently on a whole other level and make it virtually unplayable.
Should've been delayed on all platforms, clearly not enough time in the oven
4 did seem somewhat rushed. The gap between 2 and 3 was 7 years, but it has only been 6 years since BL3. On top of that, Gearbox's Borderlands team wasn't all in on this game, they split in two awhile back with 1 team working on the main series and the other working on Wonderlands 1 and reportedly a Wonderlands 2 currently in development. Less dev time with games taking longer to make this generation than last, is not a recipe for success. At the very least, 4 seems to have needed at least a few more months in the oven. Q1 2026 release would have been perfect for it.
The more things change, the more they stay the same...
This wouldn't have been an issue in the first place if take two ceo strauss zelnic actually played games. Or maybe he only cares about the gta franchise and nothing else.
I have a feeling this is going to end up like the Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines all over again.
Given only the 30fps version actually works as intended on PS5/Series X, I can't imagine what the Switch 2's situation would've been like.
probably unlplayable after 20mins with the memory leak issue
With the way its running on other platforms, just cancel it. lol
