TakeTwo CEO: Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Paused, Not Canceled

TakeTwo Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that development of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 remains paused but has not been canceled, as the company prioritizes improvements to the game on its primary platforms.

In an interview with Game File's Stephen Totilo, Zelnick explained that Gearbox Software and 2K are addressing performance challenges, particularly on PC, before resuming work on additional platforms. "We've been addressing those challenges, and we want to make sure that we've fully addressed Borderlands 4 from a consumers point of view before we bring it to more platforms," he said. He added that running the game on Switch 2 is "doable," countering speculation that technical limitations with Nintendo's hardware were the cause of the delay.

Borderlands 4 launched on September 12, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, marking the first mainline entry in Gearbox's looter-shooter series since Borderlands 3 in 2019. The title received strong reviews, with an OpenCritic average of 82 from top critics and an 88 recommendation rate from all critics. It featured new Vault Hunters on the planet Kairos, open-world exploration, co-op play, and...