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Borderlands 4 was set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 next week, but it has today been confirmed that the game has been delayed indefinitely and those that have pre-ordered the game digitally will now be refunded.
In a statement posted on X, it was revealed that the game is being delayed in order to polish the game, and align the release with cross-saves, but a new date was not given, and it’s seemingly not going to be in the near future given the statement.
The full statement reads:
“Greetings, Vault Hunters – We need to share that the release of Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 is being delayed. We do not take this decision lightly, but are committed to ensuring we deliver the best possible experience to our fans, and the game needs additional development and polish time to do that. Our hope is to also better align this release with the addition of cross saves, which we are working on and recognize is very important. We will update you all on the new release timing once we’ve fully adjusted our plans.
In accordance with Nintendo’s policy, all digital pre-orders to date will be cancelled. Customers can initiate that process themselves now, or it will happen automatically starting on Friday, Sept. 26. For questions about the Nintendo eShop, contact bit.ly/4niZo7h. For physical pre-orders, please reach out to the corresponding retailer.
We greatly appreciate the feedback, support and patience of our fans and community. It’s truly what keeps us going.”
We gave Borderlands 4 an 8/10 in our review and said: “We haven’t had a Borderlands game this packed with changes and new ideas since Borderlands 2. In many ways, Borderlands 4 feels like a natural continuation of the franchise’s trajectory. It isn’t without faults, but what it does deliver on makes for an evolution unlike any other game in the series.
