Borderlands 4 Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 This October, Following PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC Release

Borderlands 4: Exciting Release Dates Revealed for Multiple Platforms

Prepare for the highly anticipated release of Borderlands 4, set to launch on September 12, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. However, fans of the Nintendo Switch 2 will have to mark their calendars for a later date. In a recent announcement, Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox, shared distinct details regarding the Switch 2 version of the game through a video posted on X.

An important message regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4: pic.twitter.com/Wc5MwAU2bm

— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) July 22, 2025

Switch 2 Release Date Unveiled

While there are playful hints that the Nintendo Switch 2 version may not arrive in 2025, the actual release date is confirmed for October 3, 2025. This puts the Switch 2 launch just slightly under a month after it’s available on other platforms.

In Pitchford’s announcement, he noted, “Look, I know we promised that the game would come inside of 2025. We promised that it would come before the end of the year, and…game development is very hard. But I do have an update for you; we have a date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4. You guys, that date…that date is…October 3! It’s not next year, it’s not even the holiday, it’s so much before Christmas, it’s so much before Thanksgiving, it’s October 3 you guys, wooo! *horn noise.* I’m psyched, I’m psyched. Get it!”

Performance Insights on the Switch 2

The transition to the Nintendo Switch 2 raises intriguing questions about how Borderlands 4 will perform on this platform. Although Switch 2 owners must wait longer than players on other consoles, this timeline allows them to assess whether Gearbox can deliver on its promise of creating the “best endgame”experience in the series yet.

Pricing Controversies and Expectations

There are concerns that the Switch 2 version could potentially be priced higher than other iterations of the game. Although this scenario seems unlikely, past discussions surrounding the pricing of Borderlands 4 have stirred up controversy. Pitchford himself previously had to apologize after suggesting that fans should find ways to pay even if the game were priced at $80. This forthcoming launch certainly doesn’t need additional pricing debates.

As the October release date approaches, fans eagerly await further details that may provide insights into gameplay enhancements, performance comparisons, and any exclusive features tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more updates!

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