Borderlands 4 Postponed for Nintendo Switch 2 Due to Performance Challenges

The eagerly awaited looter-shooter, Borderlands 4, has seen a successful debut on Xbox, PC, and PS5, receiving widespread praise and achieving a median critical rating of 82 percent on Metacritic. Nevertheless, in spite of its launch success, the title has come under fire from fans for performance challenges on all platforms, resulting in a mixed response on Steam.

In response to these performance issues, Gearbox has declared an indefinite postponement for the Nintendo Switch 2 iteration of Borderlands 4, a mere ten days before its planned launch. This verdict was shared via the official Borderlands X account, highlighting the necessity for further development and refinement to guarantee the optimal experience for players. Gearbox also intends to synchronize the release with the rollout of cross-save functionality, which is currently underway.

Nintendo has started processing refunds for pre-orders of the Switch 2 version, with automatic refunds scheduled for September 26 for those who do not request them manually. Gearbox has not revealed a new release timeline for the Switch 2 port or the cross-save feature, leaving fans in anticipation of when they might see the game on the platform.

Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox, who first announced the Switch 2 port in July, has not yet addressed the delay. Fans are keenly waiting for further news from Gearbox concerning the launch of Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2.