Borderlands 4 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch on Oct 3
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– Borderlands 4 will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, as announced by Gearbox Entertainment head Randy Pitchford in a Twitter/X video.
– The game’s launch date on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox was moved up to September 12, 2025, from its original September 23 date, possibly to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6 before its delay.
– Borderlands 4 will cost $70 at launch, as confirmed by Gearbox.
– Pitchford praised the Nintendo Switch 2 as “a joy to work with” but did not specify why its version is releasing later than other platforms.
– A recent preview of Borderlands 4 described it as an engaging return to its quirky world, despite some irritating robot characters.
Borderlands 4 will officially launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, marking a slight delay compared to its September 12 release on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford confirmed the date in a social media announcement, though no specific reason was given for the staggered launch across platforms.
The highly anticipated looter-shooter recently moved up its original September 23 release by nearly two weeks, sparking rumors it was avoiding competition with Grand Theft Auto 6. However, Rockstar’s delay of GTA 6 into 2026 made the shift unnecessary. Priced at $70, Borderlands 4 continues the franchise’s signature chaotic humor and over-the-top action, with early previews praising its addictive gameplay and bizarre charm.
Pitchford previously described developing for the Switch 2 as “a joy,” though technical or logistical factors may explain the later Nintendo debut. Hands-on impressions from last month highlighted the game’s ability to pull players back into its offbeat world of eccentric characters and relentless gunplay. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to experience the madness themselves, just a few extra weeks for Switch players.
(Source: IGN)
