Despite some problems and a slow start, the Nintendo Switch 2 has become a very popular console. While initial buyers found few games available at launch, and even later purchasers have noticed it doesn’t look or play much differently than the original Switch, the console’s improved power promised a stronger selection of games from other developers. This potential for more software is what many people were waiting for, hoping it would make the new console truly worthwhile.
Adding to the growing list of concerns about the Switch 2, a major new game release has been cancelled. Borderlands 4, a highly anticipated title, has been put on hold by its publisher, Take-Two Interactive. This isn’t just disappointing for Switch 2 owners waiting for new games – it suggests a potentially serious problem that could threaten the console’s long-term success.
Borderlands 4’s Switch 2 Port Has Been Paused
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 has been cancelled. Take-Two Interactive, the game’s publisher, has stated the project is “paused,” and they’re prioritizing other games for the platform. This feels like a cancellation, especially considering a previous delay late last year. Borderlands 4 has already faced performance issues on other systems, and the Switch 2 version was significantly limited – it wouldn’t have included split-screen multiplayer and was expected to run at a maximum of 30 frames per second.
As a Switch owner, I was really bummed to hear this. I, like a lot of people, was hoping the Switch 2 would finally let me play a proper, big-budget game like Borderlands 4 on the go. Honestly, looking at what’s coming out for the console, there’s not much to get hyped about. Nintendo always does its own thing, and their games are cool for some, but titles like Tomodachi Life and Pokopia just don’t feel like the massive, $70 experiences I was hoping for.
Many hoped Borderlands 4 would prove the Switch 2 could compete with other consoles, even if it wasn’t as powerful. With that game likely cancelled, the focus shifts to Capcom and titles like Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Resident Evil 9 to potentially save the console. However, I think the cancellation of Borderlands 4 reveals a deeper problem with the Switch 2 – a core weakness that many of us anticipated.
Future Games May Have To Skip Switch 2
If major developers like Take-Two Interactive and Gearbox Software struggle to make Borderlands 4 work on Nintendo’s new console, it’s a bad sign for other game studios and their upcoming projects. Less than a year after the Nintendo Switch 2’s release, we’re already seeing games cancelled for it, likely because of significant technical challenges. Even if Borderlands 4 did come out on the Switch 2, it probably wouldn’t have been a very good version of the game.
We’ve noticed similar problems with games like Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Pragmata, both of which recently had demos available on the handheld device. Pragmata runs well, but the textures appear noticeably less detailed to make it fit on the hardware. Monster Hunter Stories 3, however, performs poorly, especially in the main city, and suffers from a lot of objects appearing suddenly, which breaks the experience. It’s important to remember that these are just demos, and the final versions could be different. But with Monster Hunter Stories 3 coming out in March and Pragmata in April, Capcom doesn’t have much time to improve performance unless they postpone the releases.
It was expected that Switch 2 games might have some limitations, but most people assumed the platform would still get new titles. And it likely will – Microsoft plans to release Call of Duty on the Switch, and several other developers have announced ports for the system. We’ve already seen successful ports of games like Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Split Fiction, and Star Wars Outlaws in recent months. However, if games coming out in 2025 are already having trouble running smoothly on the Switch 2, it raises questions about how long this can continue.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Quickly Become Obsolete
As games get more complex, the Switch 2’s hardware is already starting to feel behind, meaning it will struggle to run new titles smoothly. It won’t be unable to play them, but we’ll likely see many games that are noticeably downgraded to work on the system, similar to what happened with the original Switch. Expect upcoming Switch 2 versions of new games to look and perform like titles such as The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Ark Survival Evolved – blurry, slow, and with reduced features – on a console that doesn’t offer enough for its price.
Okay, so the Switch 2 is definitely more powerful than the original, no doubt about that. But honestly, playing with it, it feels like Nintendo played it a little safe. The specs are good enough to keep up for a little while – maybe a year or two – but I think it’ll start to struggle pretty quickly. With PlayStation and Xbox planning their own handhelds, Nintendo’s dominance in this space is going to be seriously challenged. I can already see the Switch 2 feeling pretty weak compared to what’s coming, and it’s a little disappointing, to be honest. It feels like Nintendo is just trying to hold on for as long as possible before it gets completely left behind.
It’s important to remember this is all just prediction. The Switch 2 could stay relevant if technology slows down, if game cards become popular, or if game streaming takes over. However, if the gaming industry keeps moving at its current speed, the Switch 2 risks becoming outdated quickly, offering value only through Nintendo’s own games. Developers might not see a return on investment creating games for older technology.
The Xbox Series S, despite being more powerful than the upcoming Switch 2, has already caused some third-party game delays and cancellations because of its hardware limitations. This suggests the Switch 2 might face similar issues. Nintendo could potentially release a more powerful ‘New Switch 2’ later on, or they might move on to the next generation of consoles faster than anticipated. Ultimately, it’s uncertain what will happen, but I suspect the Switch 2 will eventually end up feeling quite similar to the original Switch, leaving many wondering if it was a worthwhile upgrade.
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