Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 is on ‘pause’

Development on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been put on "pause," as confirmed by a Take-Two spokesperson, Alan Lewis, in a statement to Variety. This decision was made during the company's Q3 2026 earnings presentation, where Lewis stated, "We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU." The Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 was initially scheduled for release on October 3, 2025, following the game's launch on other platforms on September 12, 2025. However, the port was indefinitely delayed on September 23, 2023. The developer of Borderlands 4, Gearbox, indicated that the Switch 2 port required "additional development and polish time." This suggests that the team is focused on ensuring that the release aligns with the game's overall quality and performance. Take-Two's spokesperson emphasized that the company's current focus is on delivering quality post-launch content and ongoing improvements for the game, rather than rushing the development of the Switch 2 port. Despite the pause in development for Borderlands 4, Take-Two remains committed to collaborating closely with Nintendo. The company is also preparing to release other titles for the Switch 2, including PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26. This reflects Take-Two's strategic approach to ensure that the quality of their games meets player expectations while navigating the challenges of optimizing games for new hardware. The indefinite delay of the Borderlands 4 Switch 2 port highlights these challenges faced by developers.