Borderlands 4 release on Switch 2 delayed

GAMING NEWS Fyra Frost - Sep 24, 2025, 11:30

The long-awaited launch of Borderlands 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2 has been abruptly delayed, with no new release window in sight. The announcement came just days before the game was originally set to arrive, leaving many Switch players disappointed.

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The news was confirmed through the official Borderlands account on X, where Gearbox explained that the decision was made to put the Switch 2 version on hold while the studio directs its attention toward performance problems affecting other platforms. Rather than splitting resources, the developers are aiming to stabilize and polish the versions already in players' hands. According to reports, the Switch 2 edition had been expected to hit stores as early as next week, which makes the timing of this postponement particularly surprising. The indefinite delay suggests that the studio wants to avoid rushing out a version that could suffer from the same technical issues currently drawing criticism.

In their statement, Gearbox admitted that players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC have been running into problems since launch that the studio is already addressing via patches, like stability hiccups, frame rate drops, and other frustrating bugs. The studio stressed that it wants to deliver a smoother, more consistent experience across the board before shifting focus back to the Switch 2 release.

Greetings, Vault Hunters - We need to share that the release of Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 is being delayed. 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…
— Borderlands (@Borderlands) September 23, 2025

The move has sparked mixed reactions within the Borderlands community. On one hand, Nintendo fans who had been counting down to the launch expressed disappointment at being left behind. On the other hand, many welcomed Gearbox's decision to hold back an unfinished product, arguing that quality should come before speed.

At this stage, Gearbox has not shared a new timeline for when Switch 2 players can expect to see Borderlands 4. For now, updates and patches for existing platforms remain the studio's top priority, with the developer promising to communicate further once progress has been made. While a new release date is revealed, you can keep track of the best deals for Borderlands 4 with our comparator if you don't own the game already.