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Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 in October

Borderlands 4 is launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch starting September 12, with the Switch version available from October 3. Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, confirms that the game will be available for Switch players before Thanksgiving, although there's no mention of a Nintendo Switch 2 in this announcement.

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

Borderlands 4 Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in October, An Early Holiday Treat for Gamers

Borderlands 4 launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 12. For Nintendo Switch 2 players, the game will follow on October 3. Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford announced the October 3 launch via social media. He reassured Nintendo Switch 2 owners that the game's availability well before Thanksgiving would alleviate any concerns about waiting until Christmas or 2026.

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Game info

Official Name
Borderlands 4
Brief Summary
See if you have what it takes to go down in history as a legendary Vault Hunter as you search for secret alien treasure, blasting everything in sight.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
Released
September 12, 2025
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Content Rating
M
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Korean
Genre
Gearbox Software
Genre
2K

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