Borderlands 4: delay on Switch 2 and future plans

Borderlands 4, a popular title from Gearbox Entertainment, has run into delays for the Switch 2. Development for the console has been put on hold as the team focuses on fixing issues on other platforms. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has said it may be possible to get the game running on Switch 2, but the current priority is elsewhere.

The current status of Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 originally launched in September 2025 and had a successful, but not profitable enough, start according to Take-Two’s expectations. The delay to the Switch 2 version has been confirmed by Gearbox, which has paused development while it works on improvements for other platforms. According to Zelnick, this should not be seen as a cancellation.

Timeline

September 2025: Borderlands 4 launches and receives mixed reviews, with a record-breaking start, but without meeting Take-Two’s sales expectations.
May 2026: Gearbox confirms that development of Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 has been paused.
May 2026: CEO Strauss Zelnick says it is technically feasible to get Borderlands 4 running on Switch 2.

Take-Two’s strategy

In a recent statement, Zelnick emphasized that Take-Two wants to focus on the platforms where most consumers are, with PlayStation and Xbox seen as the main console platforms. That raises questions about the future of other major titles such as Grand Theft Auto 6 on Switch 2. However, Zelnick did confirm that Take-Two is supporting other titles for Switch 2, such as Civilization VII.

Future developments

While development of Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 is currently on hold, there is some hope that the project could resume in the future once the issues on other platforms have been resolved. Randy Pitchford, Gearbox’s CEO, even calls Switch 2 a “perfect” fit for Borderlands 4, suggesting confidence in the technical possibilities. The game is being designed for Switch 2 rather than simply ported, which provides a strong foundation for a future release.

It is currently unclear when the Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 will eventually arrive. The priority remains improving the game on the platforms already available, and only after that will attention shift to Switch 2.

Conclusion

With Borderlands 4’s Switch 2 release delayed, fans are waiting for more updates from Gearbox and Take-Two. It appears the game will not be cancelled, but the developers want to make essential improvements first. This shows Gearbox’s commitment to delivering a quality product to its players.