Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, approximately a month after its initial release on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on September 12. While fans were initially disappointed by the delayed launch, the developer has assured players that the wait will be worth it for an optimized experience on Nintendo's latest console.

The staggered release is largely attributed to the game's demanding system requirements. Borderlands 4 requires at least an 8-core CPU and a GPU with 8GB of VRAM, specifications that even some PC gamers may struggle to meet. Given that the original Nintendo Switch hardware wouldn't be able to handle the game, Gearbox made the decision to skip it entirely and focus on delivering a polished version for the more powerful Switch 2.

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has expressed strong confidence in the Switch 2's capabilities, calling it the "perfect platform" for Borderlands 4. The development team is working to ensure that the game runs smoothly on the console, though specific details about resolution and frame rate targets remain under wraps.

One silver lining for Switch 2 players is that Borderlands 4 will support full crossplay across all platforms. This means that while PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players will get a head start, Switch 2 users will still be able to team up with friends on other systems once the game launches in October.

For those eager to dive into the Borderlands universe while they wait, nearly every previous game in the series is available on Nintendo Switch, with many receiving performance enhancements on the Switch 2. This extra month could be the perfect opportunity for newcomers to experience the franchise or for veterans to revisit Pandora before Borderlands 4 arrives.