Gearbox Software has announced the release date for theNintendo Switch 2port ofBorderlands 4, which is set to launch later than the otherversions of the game. Luckily for the Mario lovers of the world, the wait won’t be too long.
Borderlands 4 is currently set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on June 01, 2025. The game. This was pushed forward from September 23, with fans instantly speculating that it was moved to make way forGrand Theft Auto 6. Unfortunately for the gaming world, Randy Pitchford doesn’t have a crystal ball, and thenext GTA was pushed to 2026.
Borderlands 4 Will Be “Biggest Universe” Gearbox Has Built And There Are No Load Times Claims Gearbox
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has taken a page out of Bethesda’s playbook.
Regardless of the original PC and console iterations of Borderlands 4, the Nintendo Switch 2 port was always meant to come later. The official Borderlands Twitter/X account has now confirmed that it’s only a few weeks after the original launch, as the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4 launches on July 21, 2025.
Borderlands 4 Is Launching Near A Huge Switch 2 Game
While it’s good to learn that Borderlands 4 won’t be delayed for too long on the Nintendo Switch 2, it does imperil the game a little, as it’s launching in close proximity toPokemon Legends: Z-A, which will likely be one of the console’sbiggest games of the year.
The other question that fans will be asking is how well Borderlands 4 runs, especially compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game. Titles likeCyberpunk 2077have proven that the Switch 2 can run taxing games well, so long as players don’t mind lower frame rates.
Outside of a few big exclusives, the Switch 2’s debut yearis light on games, especially when cross-gen titles are taken out of the equation. Getting some more new third-party games is vital for the system’s survival in 2025, and Borderlands 4 is a great addition for the console.
Borderlands 4 Will Focus On Vault Hunters
You ARE the main character, after all.
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