2K Games and Gearbox Software announced the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been delayed for “additional development and polish time,” and all digital pre-orders in the Nintendo eShop to date have been canceled. Borderlands 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 was planned to release on October 3, and the game’s widespread performance issues on PC and consoles are likely why the release was pushed.
Here’s the full statement from Gearbox Software on X (formerly Twitter):
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 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, Sept. 26. For questions about the Nintendo eShop, contact bit.ly/4niZo7h. 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 launched on September 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Players can expect the return of Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode in Borderlands 4 along with free updates and paid DLC, including two new Vault Hunters, all-new regions of Kairos, new story missions, side missions, challenges, enemies, and more endgame content.
