Take-Two Has Put Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Development on Hold, for Now.
In a surprise move during its Q3 2026 earnings presentation, Take-Two Interactive announced that it had paused development on the port of Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The news comes as a significant setback to fans who were eagerly awaiting an October release date for the highly anticipated game.
Originally slated for launch in late 2025, the Switch 2 version was delayed once before in September 2025 and has since been indefinitely halted by Take-Two. According to the company, its focus now lies in delivering quality post-launch content for players across all platforms, including ongoing improvements aimed at optimizing the game.
When asked about the port's status, a Take-Two representative stated that the developer had required "additional development and polish time" before moving forward with the project. However, this timeline is no longer likely to materialize anytime soon, given the latest developments.
Interestingly, Gearbox Software, the game's original developer, had hinted at the need for extra time in order to better align the release date with the introduction of cross saves on Nintendo Switch 2. Although Take-Two has not explicitly mentioned plans to revisit this port, it seems that development is currently on hold indefinitely.
In contrast, other highly anticipated titles, such as PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26, are expected to arrive in the coming months, bringing more of Take-Two's popular franchises to Nintendo Switch 2. As the company continues to work closely with its partners at Nintendo, fans can only speculate on when – or if – a Borderlands 4 Switch 2 port will finally materialize.
In a surprise move during its Q3 2026 earnings presentation, Take-Two Interactive announced that it had paused development on the port of Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The news comes as a significant setback to fans who were eagerly awaiting an October release date for the highly anticipated game.
Originally slated for launch in late 2025, the Switch 2 version was delayed once before in September 2025 and has since been indefinitely halted by Take-Two. According to the company, its focus now lies in delivering quality post-launch content for players across all platforms, including ongoing improvements aimed at optimizing the game.
When asked about the port's status, a Take-Two representative stated that the developer had required "additional development and polish time" before moving forward with the project. However, this timeline is no longer likely to materialize anytime soon, given the latest developments.
Interestingly, Gearbox Software, the game's original developer, had hinted at the need for extra time in order to better align the release date with the introduction of cross saves on Nintendo Switch 2. Although Take-Two has not explicitly mentioned plans to revisit this port, it seems that development is currently on hold indefinitely.
In contrast, other highly anticipated titles, such as PGA Tour 2K25 and WWE 2K26, are expected to arrive in the coming months, bringing more of Take-Two's popular franchises to Nintendo Switch 2. As the company continues to work closely with its partners at Nintendo, fans can only speculate on when – or if – a Borderlands 4 Switch 2 port will finally materialize.
... I was really looking forward to playing Borderlands 4 on my new Switch 2 and it sounds like that's not gonna happen anytime soon 
. Take-Two is still focusing on quality post-launch content which is good for the game but frustrating for us fans who just wanna play already 
. Gearbox Software said they needed more time for cross saves and now it seems like it's all put on hold 
. I hope they revisit this port eventually, but I'm not holding my breath right now 
. Can we get some updates from Nintendo about their partnership with Take-Two?
That's super frustrating for fans who were so hyped about playing Borderlands 4 on Switch 2. I mean, I get that Take-Two wants to focus on post-launch content and optimize the game, but still... a delay like this is kinda a big bummer 
. The good news is that there are other awesome games coming out soon on Switch 2, but man... Borderlands 4 fans deserve some love too 
anyway, i guess this is why gamers gotta be prepared for things to not go as planned... might just have to hold onto my hopes for a borderlands 4 port till next year or something 
hopefully gearbox software will come back to the table with a new release date, or at least some update on what's happening with the port 
meanwhile pga tour 2k25 & wwe 2k26 are coming out soon? nice try, take two 
... Think about it, they pause development just in time for the Switch 2 launch, like Take-Two knew it was gonna be a thing and wanted to capitalize on that hype 
And Gearbox Software, they're all like "we need more time"... sounds like a setup to me 
I mean, what if this is all part of some master plan to keep us distracted while they're working on something BIG 
Like, maybe a new IP or something 
Guess we'll just have to wait and see... for now