Get ready to crash into Kairos from anywhere, Vault Hunters: Borderlands 4 is now available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch 2, starting at $69.99*! The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, and you can look forward to experiencing all the looter shooter mayhem at home and on the go, made even more exciting by a range of new features supported by Nintendo Switch 2.

You can expect full online co-op multiplayer supporting cross-play with other platforms, local play between multiple Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, and GameChat to connect with other players at the push of a button while exploring Kairos together.** You'll also be able to share your screen while chatting mid-game and see friends' faces by connecting a compatible USB-C® camera. 

The game's Nintendo Switch 2 version includes the Joy-Con™ 2 mouse feature, letting you dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities and wield literally billions of weapons with deadly accuracy. The added flexibility of virtual game cards will also allow players to load the chaos of Borderlands 4 across different systems linked to the same Nintendo Account, which means you can even lend your copy to Nintendo Account family group members.

Face off against the tyrannical Timekeeper's Order as one of four new Vault Hunters—Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon—and explore a varied, seamless world using brand new traversal mechanics. Designed for co-op from the ground up, Borderlands 4 makes it easier than ever to form parties online and stay together when switching game modes.** The game also features dynamic level scaling, individual difficulty, and instanced loot for each player to keep the whole party having fun throughout the campaign. 

There are three editions to choose from when pre-ordering Borderlands 4: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Super Deluxe Edition. Players who pre-order any edition on Nintendo Switch 2 will receive the Gilded Glory Pack***, including one Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters, one Weapon Skin, and an ECHO-4 Drone Skin.

• The Standard Edition includes the base game and will be available for $69.99* on Nintendo Switch 2.

• The Deluxe Edition features a variety of bonus items and will be available for $99.99* on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • This edition includes the Bounty Pack Bundle****, featuring four separate post-launch DLC packs, each with distinct areas, new missions, and unique bosses; four Vault Cards with unique challenges and rewards; new gear and weapons; four new vehicles, and Vault Hunter cosmetics; and the Firehawk's Fury Weapon Skin.

• The Super Deluxe Edition includes all bonus digital content from the Deluxe Edition and will be available for $129.99* on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • This edition also includes the Vault Hunter Pack*****, featuring two new Story Packs, each featuring a new Vault Hunter, story, and side missions; two new map regions; new gear and weapons; more Vault Hunter cosmetics; and new ECHO-4 cosmetics. 
  • Additionally, it offers the Ornate Order Pack with four Vault Hunter Skins, four Vault Hunter Heads, and four Vault Hunter Bodies.

You can also look forward to a robust roadmap of free and paid post-launch content following the launch of Borderlands 4, full details about which will be revealed at a later date. For more info about each edition and plans for post-launch content, check out our earlier Borderlands 4 Pre-Order announcement article geared toward the game's other platforms.

If you haven't already, learn about the basics of Borderlands 4 on the Game Info page. Then, take a look at the Vault Hunter pages which lay out all of the Vault Hunters' Action Skills and skill trees for Vex and Rafa, with Vault Hunter pages for Amon and Harlowe coming soon. 

After that, catch up with the latest Story Trailer and behind-the-scenes insights from Gearbox developers via the ongoing Beyond the Borderlands video series, including "Making a Vault Hunter" and "Welcome to Kairos," and more to come!

*Pricing and availability may vary by region and retailer and are subject to retailers’ own terms. See retailers’ site for specific details and terms.

**Online play requires Internet connection, and cross-play requires a SHiFT Account. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/. Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

***Pre-order offer available until launch, after which the Gilded Glory Pack will be available for separate purchase (base game required). Internet connection required to redeem bonus content. Items will be automatically entitled in-game at launch. Terms apply.

****Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack Bundle consists of four separate post-launch DLC packs. The Bounty Pack Bundle is included with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Editions of Borderlands 4. The Bounty Pack Bundle, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.

*****Borderlands 4 Vault Hunter Pack consists of two separate post-launch DLC packs. The Vault Hunter Pack is included with Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition. The Vault Hunter Pack, and the individual DLC packs that make up the bundle, will also be available for separate purchase at launch (base game required). Exact release timings of each DLC pack to be announced at a later date and will be subject to change. Terms apply.