Borderlands 4 is already out on other platforms, but Nintendo fans have been stuck waiting after Gearbox Software confirmed the Borderlands 4 Switch 2 port was delayed. The studio also responded to complaints about the game’s performance on PC and current-gen consoles, which only added to the uncertainty around how well the looter shooter will hold up on a handheld-style system. Now, a new retailer listing is stirring hope that the wait may finally be close to over.
According to a Portuguese retailer listing, Borderlands 4 could launch on Switch 2 on February 27. The listing shows a pre-order price of €69,99 and suggests the game will ship as a Game-Key Card, meaning it won’t be fully on the cartridge and will instead require a hefty download. Reportedly, that download could be around 40GB. As with any retailer listing, there’s a chance the date is simply a placeholder, but the timing has fans watching closely for an official announcement that could arrive during a rumored Nintendo presentation in February.
Performance remains the biggest question mark. Even after multiple updates, Gearbox has been working to fix issues like memory leaks that affected earlier versions of the game. Still, players on PS5 and Xbox Series X have reported that the experience isn’t completely free of stutters, and some PC players with powerful hardware say it still doesn’t feel as smooth as it should. That track record naturally makes Switch 2 owners cautious, especially since portable hardware can be less forgiving when a game is already pushing the limits.
One reason for optimism is that a well-known porting specialist is rumored to be involved with the Switch 2 version. If that’s true, the Switch 2 edition may benefit from serious optimization work aimed at stabilizing performance. The same team has previously helped bring demanding shooters to Nintendo hardware, and that experience could make a meaningful difference for a fast-moving game like Borderlands 4.
Early impressions from playable builds haven’t been entirely reassuring, though. Testers who tried demo versions reportedly noticed frame-rate problems, and even with what sounded like a 30 fps target, stutters were still visible. Upscaling tech like DLSS could help the Switch 2 version run better by rendering at a lower resolution and sharpening the final image, but it may still take deeper tuning and broader changes to deliver consistently smooth gameplay.
Beyond performance, the delay could bring extra features and improvements. Gearbox has indicated that cross-saves are a priority, which would be a major win for players who want to carry progress between platforms. The Switch 2 version is also expected to include platform-specific additions such as GameChat support and Joy-Con mouse-style controls, giving Nintendo players a couple of unique ways to play and communicate.
Until Gearbox confirms the date, February 27 remains a rumor—but it’s the clearest hint so far for anyone eager to know when Borderlands 4 is coming to Switch 2, how it will perform, and what features will be included at launch.
