Gearbox Games has officially announced the arrival of 'Borderlands 4' on the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a major milestone for the beloved looter shooter franchise.
The highly anticipated reveal took place during the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation focused on the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, thrilling fans and reaffirming the series’ ongoing partnership with Nintendo. The Borderlands franchise, developed by Gearbox Games and published by 2K, has consistently blended fast-paced first-person shooting mechanics with a vibrant, humor-filled narrative, earning a dedicated following since its launch in 2009.
The announcement of Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 signals the series’ next evolutionary step, making use of advanced hardware to potentially offer a richer, more expansive Borderlands experience to a broader audience. Although detailed gameplay footage and narrative specifics are yet to be shared, the teaser shown during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcased the classic Borderlands blend of outlandish weaponry, chaotic combat, and signature irreverent humor.
In a highlight from the reveal, Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford described the upcoming title as, "the most ambitious Borderlands game we've ever made,” promising fans an experience filled with unpredictable enemies and a vast arsenal of outrageous weapons.
Pitchford also confirmed that development for Borderlands 4 is currently ongoing, with more details to come as the project progresses. 2K, the publishing partner behind the Borderlands series, echoed the excitement by assuring that additional information regarding Borderlands 4 will be shared in the coming months.
The announcement underscores the growing importance of the Nintendo Switch 2 platform in hosting major, multiplatform releases and signals a continued strong relationship between Gearbox Games and Nintendo. While a specific release date and eShop details for Borderlands 4 have yet to be disclosed, the confirmed development for Nintendo Switch 2 positions the title as a key addition to the next generation of Nintendo hardware.
As previous Borderlands installments have collectively sold millions worldwide and established themselves among the most popular co-op shooters, anticipation for the sequel is at an all-time high among the gaming community. Stay tuned for future updates on Borderlands 4 as Gearbox Games and 2K prepare to unveil more information, including gameplay features, story details, and the Nintendo Switch 2 launch date.
As always, new developments will be covered right here as they are officially announced.
The highly anticipated reveal took place during the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation focused on the new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, thrilling fans and reaffirming the series’ ongoing partnership with Nintendo. The Borderlands franchise, developed by Gearbox Games and published by 2K, has consistently blended fast-paced first-person shooting mechanics with a vibrant, humor-filled narrative, earning a dedicated following since its launch in 2009.
The announcement of Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2 signals the series’ next evolutionary step, making use of advanced hardware to potentially offer a richer, more expansive Borderlands experience to a broader audience. Although detailed gameplay footage and narrative specifics are yet to be shared, the teaser shown during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcased the classic Borderlands blend of outlandish weaponry, chaotic combat, and signature irreverent humor.
In a highlight from the reveal, Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford described the upcoming title as, "the most ambitious Borderlands game we've ever made,” promising fans an experience filled with unpredictable enemies and a vast arsenal of outrageous weapons.
Pitchford also confirmed that development for Borderlands 4 is currently ongoing, with more details to come as the project progresses. 2K, the publishing partner behind the Borderlands series, echoed the excitement by assuring that additional information regarding Borderlands 4 will be shared in the coming months.
The announcement underscores the growing importance of the Nintendo Switch 2 platform in hosting major, multiplatform releases and signals a continued strong relationship between Gearbox Games and Nintendo. While a specific release date and eShop details for Borderlands 4 have yet to be disclosed, the confirmed development for Nintendo Switch 2 positions the title as a key addition to the next generation of Nintendo hardware.
As previous Borderlands installments have collectively sold millions worldwide and established themselves among the most popular co-op shooters, anticipation for the sequel is at an all-time high among the gaming community. Stay tuned for future updates on Borderlands 4 as Gearbox Games and 2K prepare to unveil more information, including gameplay features, story details, and the Nintendo Switch 2 launch date.
As always, new developments will be covered right here as they are officially announced.
