Borderlands 4 has had a successful launch on Xbox, PC, and PS5, but just 10 days out from its Nintendo Switch 2 launch, it has been delayed indefinitely.
The immensely popular looter-shooter, Borderlands 4, launched earlier this month to widespread acclaim. Many reviews touted the title as a âreturn to form,â with the median critical score on Metacritic hitting 82 percent. However, fans have recently flooded the lane with bad scores, claiming the title has poor performance regardless of console or gaming rig.
Over on Steam, what was once read as a âpositiveâ reception has changed to mixed due to performance issues fans are having, and theyâre voicing the issues that are occurring. Potentially due to the current performance issues on PS5, Xbox, and PC, Gearbox has decided to outright delay the Nintendo Switch 2 port for Borderlands 4 indefinitely, with Nintendo rolling out refunds for pre-orders. The delay post can be seen below from the official Borderlands X (formerly Twitter) account.
The post reads, âWe 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,â adding that the team at Gearbox does âappreciate the feedback, support, and patience of our fans and community.â Fans who have pre-ordered the title through the Nintendo Digital storefront can claim their refund now or wait until September 26, when the refund will happen automatically.
Gearbox said it hopes to staple the new release date for Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 to the arrival of cross-save functionality for all versions of the game, but didnât provide a release window for that or the now-delayed Nintendo Switch 2 port for Borderlands 4. Right now, Fans (and potentially Gearbox themselves) donât know when Borderlands 4 will release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The normally outspoken CEO of Gearbox, Randy Pitchford, announced the Switch 2 port back in July on social media, but has not addressed the titleâs delay on Nintendo as of this posting. Fans will just have to wait for Gearbox to release more information on the port as no release date is currently set for the port.
It’s always disappointing to hear about delays, especially for a highly anticipated game like Borderlands 4. Hopefully, the extra time will lead to a better experience on the Switch. Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out!
I completely agree; delays can be frustrating for fans. It’s interesting to note how performance issues on the Switch 2 can affect the overall experience, especially given the unique gameplay mechanics in Borderlands. Hopefully, the extra time will allow the developers to optimize it for that platform!
I completely understand your frustration with delays. Itâs also worth mentioning that sometimes these extra development periods can lead to a more polished final product, which might enhance the overall gaming experience. Hopefully, the team can iron out the issues and deliver a great game on the Switch 2!
It’s definitely disappointing when delays happen, but you’re right; they can lead to a more polished final product. Given the performance issues reported, it might be a good opportunity for the developers to optimize the game specifically for the Switch 2’s hardware. Let’s hope the wait will be worth it!
Absolutely, it’s a tough situation for fans. A well-timed delay can really enhance the gaming experience, especially for a series like Borderlands that thrives on detailed environments and smooth gameplay. Hopefully, the developers can use this time to address the performance issues effectively!
I completely agree! Delays can sometimes lead to a more polished game, especially with performance issues in mind. Itâll be interesting to see how the developers address the unique challenges of the Switch 2 to optimize the gameplay experience.