If They Weren’t Before, All Eyes Are on Borderlands 4’s Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is still relatively new, having only been released three months ago, and the current game selection reflects that. While there are some excellent titles available – including Nintendo’s own *Mario Kart World* and *Donkey Kong Bananza*, as well as ports of popular games like *Cyberpunk 2077* and *Street Fighter 6* – players who bought the console early are eager for fresh content. *Borderlands 4* looks set to deliver just that.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of *Borderlands 4* is scheduled to launch on October 3rd, only three weeks after the game releases on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. It’s a highly awaited game for the console, and will be one of the first big third-party titles on the Switch 2 that wasn’t originally released over a year ago. Adding to the excitement, the PC launch has some issues, which will likely make many players eager to see how the handheld version performs.

Borderlands 4 Is Having a Rough Launch Week

PC Players Are Having a Tough Time With Borderlands 4

The launch of *Borderlands 4* has been quite rocky, particularly for PC players. While many fans are enjoying the story and gameplay, the game’s performance on PC has received a lot of criticism. Players are reporting various issues, including significant drops in frame rate, blurry graphics, and numerous bugs that disrupt the fast-paced action.

Even players with top-of-the-line computers are experiencing performance issues with *Borderlands 4* because of optimization problems. Gearbox is releasing updates to fix these issues and improve the game’s stability on PC, but there’s still work to be done to get it running smoothly.

The rocky launch of *Borderlands 4* has been made worse by Gearbox head Randy Pitchford. He’s responded to many fan complaints about the game’s condition, sometimes with harsh replies. For example, on September 13th, he tweeted, “Code your own engine and show us how it’s done, please.”

Borderlands 4 Isn’t Free of Issues on Console

Although *Borderlands 4* runs more smoothly on PS5 and Xbox Series X than previous installments, it still has noticeable glitches and occasional slowdowns. Players who have progressed far into the endgame have reported even bigger problems, particularly on Xbox Series X, where the game can become unstable when using Harlowe’s advanced abilities.

All Eyes Are Now on Borderlands 4’s Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a strong handheld device, but it won’t be as powerful as consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Even high-end PCs are having trouble running *Borderlands 4* at high settings, so many players are wondering if the Switch 2 will be able to handle the game well.

Randy Pitchford has suggested that performance problems with Borderlands 4 on PC are caused by players using computers that don’t meet the game’s requirements. However, there are definitely technical problems affecting all versions of the game. For example, reports indicate that Borderlands 4 is currently unplayable on the Steam Deck, even with the lowest graphics settings, due to significant frame rate drops.

Gearbox is selling the next *Borderlands* game, *Borderlands 4*, for the full price of $70 on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Because of this, players understandably expect the game to perform well and look good without significant compromises.

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2025-09-17 23:06