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Gearbox Delays Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 Indefinitely, Cancels Digital Pre-Orders

Gearbox cites the need for additional polish, aiming to time the port with forthcoming cross-save support.

Overview

  • Previously slated for October 3, the Switch 2 version now has no new release date and Gearbox says updated timing will follow once plans are adjusted.
  • All digital pre-orders are being canceled per Nintendo policy, with automatic refunds starting September 26 and the option to request refunds immediately.
  • Customers with physical pre-orders are advised to contact their retailers for refund or order updates.
  • Gearbox continues post-launch fixes after performance complaints, releasing a PC stability patch as leadership publicly defends the game’s optimization.
  • Alinea Analytics estimates more than 2.5 million players and over $150 million in revenue since the game’s September 12 launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.