Borderlands 4 Coming to Switch 2—Preorder Now, Loot Later
Life comes at you fast. One minute you’re contemplating the existential dread of your backlog, and the next, Borderlands 4 is up for preorder on Switch 2. Release date? October 3—which gives you just enough time to finish, oh, the first three games and maybe file your taxes.
Yes, It’s Real: Borderlands 4 for Nintendo’s Sequel Box
I know what you’re thinking. “Borderlands on Switch 2?” Isn’t that like stuffing a jet engine into a bicycle and hoping for the best? But Gearbox is rolling the dice, and Amazon is already taking your money in exchange for hype and hope.
- Release date: October 3
- Preorder link: Your favorite retail overlord—Amazon
- Platform: Switch 2 (because your OG Switch would combust)
Why Should You Care?
Simple: Borderlands 4 brings the gun-hoarding, loot-chasing chaos you’ve come to love—now on a handheld that (allegedly) has the horsepower to not melt during co-op firefights. Sure, early Switch ports ran about as smooth as a rusty door hinge. But with Switch 2, we might get fewer frame drops and more actual fun. Fingers crossed, right?
By the way, if you haven’t caught up on the recent Monster Hunter Wilds drama, it’s a reminder that fan expectations can be… volatile. Borderlands isn’t immune, but the franchise does know its audience: loot goblins and chaos junkies.
Switch 2: The Loot-Slinger’s Dream?
I’ll admit, an actual portable Borderlands with respectable graphics sounds awesome. Imagine running a heist at lunch, in bed, or while pretending to listen to Zoom calls. If Gearbox gets the optimization right, this could be a big win for both the Switch 2 and anyone desperate to escape social obligations (me).
So yes, you can preorder Borderlands 4 today. Just keep those expectations in check, and remember—this is gaming, not quantum physics. Sometimes things work, sometimes you get Cyberpunked. Happy looting (soon).
