Randy Pitchford, Gearbox’s CEO, shared a now-debunked update earlier this year, joking about potential setbacks for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 before revealing an October 3, 2025, launch. Fast-forward to today: the studio confirmed via the official Borderlands X account that the Switch 2 port is officially postponed, with no revised release window provided.

Players who pre-ordered digitally will see their transactions reversed automatically by September 26, 2025, per Nintendo’s policies. Retail pre-orders must be addressed individually through vendors. Gearbox’s statement emphasized dedication to quality, citing the need for “additional development and polish” alongside efforts to integrate cross-save functionality. The team pledged to share updates once timelines are solidified.

This setback follows widespread performance complaints across existing platforms, raising concerns about the Switch 2 version’s timeline. While a 2025 release remains possible, ongoing optimization challenges suggest a 2026 launch is increasingly plausible. Gearbox’s focus on stabilizing current builds may further deprioritize the Switch 2 iteration.

Original hopes for an October launch now pivot to uncertainty, though Gearbox maintains their commitment to aligning the title with franchise standards. Players await clarity on whether cross-save support will justify the wait, especially as competing platforms continue receiving updates.