Take the Borderlands fun on the go, with the recently announced Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 that will be launching
I had a feeling it was only a matter of time before we heard it was happening, but here we are with Borderlands 4 getting the full Switch 2 announcement for release. Not overly surprising with Gearbox wanting to make sure all of the fans that truly want the game have the option to throw all of their money at the studio. Sadly, it does not appear that this version of Borderlands 4 will be available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 12th. Instead, this version is going to take slightly longer and will be hitting the streets on October 3rd for those who really want to take the game on the go. That is one of the bigger selling points for this version, ultimately.
So, what does this new announcement for Borderlands 4 bring along with it? Well, the ability to take the game on the go with you on the Switch 2. That’s about it. Of course, it will try to keep up with all of the bells and whistles the other platforms offer up, as long as you are on the dock, but there is not much else in the way of what this version of the game will offer. No specific use of the hardware, beyond portability, or whether it will be able to hit certain benchmarks while playing it on the go. There are other options that will allow for this, like the Steam Deck, so this is not the only way to be able to do this. It would have been nice to hear if Borderlands 4 was going to add something, especially with the extra weeks to launch, but it is what it is. Kind of a sad state of the world out there when it comes to all of our gaming.
Borderlands 4 — Nintendo Switch 2
Picture this: you, your Nintendo Switch 2, and Borderlands 4… on the GO!!! 💨
Borderlands 4 is a mayhem-fueled looter shooter, jam-packed with billions of weapons, outrageous enemies, and intense co-op action. Explore a dangerous, hidden planet, Kairos, as one of four new badass Vault Hunters.
Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now, a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet. Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts, with new traversal mechanics like: double jumping, gliding, dodging, fixed-point grappling, and more.
Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters, new and old.
Are you excited to see that you will be able to play Borderlands 4 on the Switch 2 now? Would it have been nice to see or hear how the hardware was going to be used, since there are features that could be used? Will this be a version of the game that will be a massive seller, or will more of the fans already be on the more readily available platforms out there? Will the Switch 2 version be able to offer the same level of visuals when docked? Fire off all of those comments down below. I am a huge fan, as are many around the office, of Borderlands, so expect us to have a whole lot more for the game out there soon. More for the characters and world will be ready to share in little time, so you’d better be watching our channels to make sure you see and hear it all.