Gearbox Delays Borderlands 4 Release for Switch 2 Nine Days Before Launch

Game developer Gearbox has abruptly delayed the release of Borderlands 4 for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, just nine days before its scheduled October 3 launch. The company cited the need for additional development time to ensure quality, though no revised release date was provided.

In an unusual MOVE for the industry, Gearbox canceled all existing digital pre-orders in compliance with Nintendo's policies. Automatic refunds will begin processing on Friday, with customers encouraged to re-initiate pre-orders when the new launch date is announced.

The delay appears related to implementing cross-save functionality, a feature that WOULD allow players to transfer progress between platforms. This last-minute postponement suggests unexpected technical challenges in finalizing the Switch 2 port of the highly anticipated title.