Switch 2 owners will have to wait to play ‘Borderlands 4’

It looks like Nintendo Switch 2 users will have to wait to play the new Borderlands 4.

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Last August, Borderlands 4 was officially confirmed by Gearbox Software and 2K Games. They announced the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s Borderlands 3 would release at some point in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It was later confirmed it would also be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.

However, Gearbox has now confirmed the Switch 2 version of the game will be delayed. Xbox, PlayStation and PC users will be able to play Borderlands 4 on September 12 but, according to the FAQ section of the website, the game “will also come to Nintendo Switch 2 later in 2025”.

“We’ll share more details at a later date,” Gearbox added.

Earlier this year, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford explained that the team were making a dedicated Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4, rather than simply porting the game. “It’s pretty astonishing how perfect this platform is for Borderlands 4,” he continued.

“The Nintendo Switch 2 has been a joy to work with. It’s very powerful. It’s an incredible machine in a very tight form factor, and we love being on the bleeding edge with our graphics and the experience that we’re creating, and the Nintendo Switch 2 makes all that possible. We don’t feel like we’re fighting the system, we feel like the system’s enabling us and empowering us to make the best version of Borderlands 4 that we can. As a game developer, it’s awesome.”

It’s also been confirmed that Borderlands 4 won’t cost $80, despite Pitchford’s previous comments about “real fans” finding a way to pay any price for the game.

“Borderlands 4 is now available for pre-order on PlayStation5, and Xbox Series X|S and pre-purchase on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, starting at $69.99,” said a blog post from Gearbox. A super deluxe version is also available for $129.99.

“Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant,” reads the game’s official description. “Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customise your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities. Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing Mayhem across the planet.”

In other news, legendary Dark Souls actor Pik-Sen Lim has died, aged 80.

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