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Borderlands 4 trailer

Borderlands 4 will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in a few weeks, but to celebrate the initial launch, a new trailer has come in. It’s actually a cinematic video for the looter shooter rather than gameplay.

Those interested in learning more about the title can read the following overview:

Borderlands 4 post-launch

2K and Gearbox Software showed up at PAX West 2025 today with the latest details about Borderlands 4, which covers endgame and post-launch content. This comes ahead of the release in about a month from now.

Here’s the full rundown, as provided by 2K:

Borderlands 4 won’t be out on Nintendo Switch 2 for another couple of months, but we now have first footage of the game. Just like we’ve seen from other third-party titles over the past few days, the video comes from a playable demo. This particular clip was filmed at Fan Expo in Canada.

The gameplay here is all docked, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see how Borderlands 4 looks in handheld mode. Note that everything is off-screen and not direct-feed.

Borderlands 4 split-screen co-op Switch 2

If you’re planning on picking up Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, you should keep in mind that split-screen co-op won’t be included. On the bright side, there is support for cross-play.

Split-screen co-op will be available on other consoles. However, it won’t be offered on Nintendo’s system, according to a support page. Specifics aren’t provided as to why that is.

A note in the FAQ states the following regarding split-screen co-op for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2:

Borderlands 4 release date

July 22: Just a short while ago, 2K and Gearbox shared the release date for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches on October 3, 2025.

The wait for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 won’t be terribly long compared to other platforms. The initial launch is happening on September 12, so it’s about a month extra.

Borderlands 4 story

Borderlands 4 just issued its latest trailer focusing on the game’s story. Fans can get immersed in the high-stakes world of Kairos as its denizens break free from the tyranny of the Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who leads The Order – an army of synthetic soldiers. The video debuted during the Borderlands 4 Fan Fest today.

Here’s some additional information:

April 2: Firaxis has just shared that Civilization 7 is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.

Civilization 7 previously made it to the current Nintendo Switch. When it heads to the new console, it will feature support for new mouse controls.

Civilization 7 1.2.1 update

A new 1.2.1 update has been announced for Civilization 7, which will be on Nintendo Switch soon. It’s slated for early June to coincide with the new Nintendo Switch 2 version.

The update brings along the new Pangaea Plus Map Type, several balance passes to leaders and civs, an expanded human player limit in multiplayer, and addresses a number of player-reported issues. The team is also continuing to improve the UI, refine AI behavior to make opponents more competitive, and tighten up overall game polish.

Here’s the full rundown:

Borderlands 4 art book

Gamers anticipating the release of Borderlands 4 might be interested to hear that an official art book is on the way. Retailer listings are now starting to appear, which indicate that it’s planned for September 30, 2025.

Dark Horse is behind the new book, which will have over 200 pages to comb through. Aside from a collection of art, the book features commentary chronicling the development of Borderlands 4.

Here’ the official product description:

April 2: Support for third-party Nintendo Switch 2 announcements continue, and we now know that Borderlands 4 is on the way. The game will be available later in 2025.

Borderlands 4 is a looter shooter in which players can take on outrageous enemies and acquire killer loot on the dangerous new planet of Kairos. The game features an arsenal of weaponry, the ability to glide, dodge, fixed-point grapple, and more. 


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