Take-Two Cancels ‘Borderlands 4’ for Switch 2; Focuses on GTA Online Missions
Take-Two Interactive has announced a suspension of the development of “Borderlands 4” for the Nintendo Switch 2. The decision was revealed during the company’s recent quarterly earnings call. The title has been removed from its list of upcoming games, which continues to highlight Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto 6” (GTA 6).
Borderlands 4 Development Pause
Alan Lewis, a spokesperson for Take-Two, confirmed the pause in development, emphasizing a shift in focus towards delivering quality content for existing titles. He stated, “We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU.” The company remains committed to optimizing gameplay and continues collaboration with Nintendo.
Other Notable Releases
Despite the pause on “Borderlands 4,” Take-Two is excited about other upcoming titles. These include:
- PGA Tour 2K25
- WWE 2K26 (Scheduled for March 13)
Both titles will be released for the Switch 2, indicating Take-Two’s ongoing support for the platform.
GTA Online Content Removal
In recent events, Rockstar Games removed user-generated content from GTA Online that depicted an assassination attempt on public figure Charlie Kirk. CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the incident, reinforcing the company’s commitment to enforcing its terms of service. He remarked, “When content violates our terms of service, we aggressively act.”
Clarification on GTA 6 Rumors
Addressing speculation regarding the physical release of GTA 6, Zelnick stated there are no plans to delay its launch, which is still set for November 19. He emphasized the importance of maintaining consumer safety while allowing user engagement in the gaming community.
Financial Highlights
During the earnings call, Take-Two reported significant sales figures. Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 225 million copies since its release. The company recorded $1.76 billion in net bookings for the November-December 2025 quarter. However, it experienced a GAAP net loss of $929.9 million, translating to a loss of 50 cents per share, compared to a $125.2 million loss in the previous year.
Wall Street had projected net bookings of $1.58 billion, indicating that Take-Two’s performance was above expectations despite the losses.
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