Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Put on Hold by Take-Two

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Gearbox has temporarily stopped working on Borderlands 4 for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While they haven’t ruled out revisiting the project later, players shouldn’t anticipate a Switch 2 version of the game anytime soon.

It’s not shocking to hear that development of Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been put on hold. The game was originally slated to launch on October 3, 2025, shortly after its release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. However, just over a week after the initial release, the Switch 2 version was delayed with no new date set by Gearbox or Take-Two. Development then stalled as the team prioritized creating new in-game content. Now we have a better understanding of why they couldn’t commit to a new release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4.

Borderlands 4’s Switch 2 Release is On Hold, For Now

Take-Two Interactive has temporarily stopped development of Borderlands 4 for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. According to spokesperson Alan Lewis, the company is prioritizing updates and improvements for the game on existing platforms. While they continue to work with Nintendo and plan to release PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26 on the Switch 2, Borderlands 4 isn’t currently in development for the console. Take-Two also removed the Switch 2 from its list of planned platforms for 2026, suggesting the project is on hold indefinitely, though a future release isn’t entirely off the table. Currently, no one at Gearbox is actively working on the Switch 2 version.

It’s no surprise many players are upset about this news. However, it’s helpful to consider why this decision was likely made. When Borderlands 3 first launched on PC, it received a lot of criticism for running poorly, with players experiencing lag and low frame rates. While performance has improved, those initial issues were significant. Considering the Nintendo Switch 2 would be the least powerful platform the game would be on, getting it to run well would have been crucial. It’s possible Gearbox decided the effort and cost of optimizing the game for the Switch 2 just weren’t worth it.

The release of Borderlands 4 didn’t perform as well as Take-Two Interactive had hoped, and the company’s CEO pointed to technical problems as a contributing factor. Because of this, pausing development on a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version seems logical if Take-Two or Gearbox don’t believe it would be a worthwhile investment.

Image via Gearbox

Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game is on hold, there’s still a lot to look forward to in Borderlands 4. Gearbox continues to update the game regularly, recently adding a Photo Mode. They’ve also reaffirmed their plans for 2026, which include two large paid DLC expansions – one of which will introduce a new playable character. The first expansion, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, is scheduled to release in the first three months of 2026. Another story-driven expansion will follow in the third quarter, and smaller content packs will be released in between to keep players engaged.

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2026-02-04 14:05