Gearbox moved Border 4Release plans on the Nintendo Switch 2, choosing to pause development of the game on that platform for now. It is possible Border 4 There may be a future revival for the Nintendo Switch 2, but for now, gamers shouldn't expect the project to see the light of day.
news that Border 4That development on the Nintendo Switch 2 has stopped doesn't exactly come as a surprise. The launch was originally planned for October 3, 2025, which would have seen it arrive a few weeks after its release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. However, just a week after the game's initial release, Border 4 Nintendo Switch 2 was delayed indefinitely, with Gearbox or Take-Two unable to commit to a new release date. The project went radio-quiet as the developer focused on creating new content for the game. Now, it's increasingly clear why it couldn't provide a new release date Border 4 On the Nintendo Switch 2.
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who Border 4 On the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Take-Two spokesperson Alan Lewis told Variety, “We made the difficult decision to stop development on that SKU. Our focus is on continuing to deliver quality post-launch content for players on ongoing improvements to optimize the game. We continue to work closely with our partners. 2K26' [for Switch 2]And we're incredibly excited to bring more of our titles to that platform in the future.” Take-Two's recent earnings release also removed the Switch 2 from the list of upcoming 2026 games, indicating that the project is dead in the water for now. That doesn't mean it won't eventually release, but no one at Gearbox is active. Border 4 Now for Nintendo Switch 2.
Many gamers may be disappointed by the latest developments in this saga, and understandably so. But it is worth pointing out the possible reasons why this decision was taken. After its release, Border 4 It was slammed for its performance on PC, with many gamers suffering from stuttering and low frame rates. Although it has since improved, it is clear that there were serious adaptation problems. Nintendo Switch 2 will be the weakest platform that the game will launch on, optimization will be very important to bring it to an acceptable state, and it is possible that Gearbox will not want to invest the necessary time and resources to get it to where it needs to be.
Border 4According to Take-Two's CEO, the forecast was softer than expected, which he partially attributed to the aforementioned performance issues. If Take-Two or Gearbox don't think the investment in a Nintendo Switch 2 port will eventually pay off, it makes sense to halt development.
Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 port pause, there's still plenty Border 4 Players get excited. Gearbox is still releasing frequent updates for the game, most recently adding a photo mode Border 4. The developer also reaffirmed its 2026 roadmap, with two major paid DLCs (including the first new Vault Hunter) coming throughout the year. The first is a large extension Mad Alley and the Vault of the Damnedwhich is currently set to launch in Q1 2026. This will be followed by another unnamed story pack in Q3, offering even more content between smaller bounty packs.
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September 12, 2025
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, User Interaction
Source: Variety
