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Summary
- Borderlands 4 Switch 2 release delayed indefinitely for extra polish and cross-save alignment.
- Nintendo eShop digital preorders will be refunded automatically on Sept 26, or can be canceled now.
- Physical preorders need retailer contact for refunds; Gearbox aims for a polished Switch 2 launch.
With people having enough time with Borderlands 4 to form a solid opinion about the game, the general consensus seems to be that, while it does suffer from some nasty technical issues, the core gameplay is solid. However, it has made some people wonder how the game will run on the Switch 2, given how beefy PC rigs are having issues with rendering the game.
Well, there's a chance that even Gearbox itself isn't sure how it's going to manage the feat. The company has announced that the game has been delayed. While it hasn't cited a specific reason, I'd definitely bet that it's trying to get everything running smoothly on Nintendo's console.
Borderlands 4 for the Switch 2 has been delayed for the foreseeable future
In a post on the official Borderlands 4 X page, the company breaks the bad news that the Switch 2 version, which was due to release on October 3rd, has been pushed back. The company has not provided us with a new release date; still, it does reveal that it's "ensuring we deliver the best possible experience to our fans, and the game needs additional development and polish time to do that." Gearbox is also trying to align the Switch 2 release with cross saves.
However, there's an additional layer to this piece of news. Further on in the X post, Gearbox states that, "in accordance with Nintendo’s policy," any digital preorders made on the Nintendo eShop will be refunded. You can either cancel it manually or wait until September 26th, when the refunds will be processed automatically. It seems that Nintendo is quite strict about game developers requesting preorders and then pushing back the release date.
Gearbox does state that this may not apply to physical pre-orders, so if you have one of those and want a refund, you'll need to contact the seller to determine the situation. There's a good chance they'll have a policy about refunding pre-orders, and given how the game has been delayed until further notice, it shouldn't fall foul of any lock-in conditions that stop you cancelling orders a week or so before release. Here's hoping Gearbox manages to get Borderlands 4 in a polished and tidy state soon; after all, the game's release made a good case against buggy launches.
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