007 First Light won’t come to Switch 2 until March 2027

007 First Light was originally planned to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 this summer, but the port has needed more time. After months of rumours pointing to a September launch, IO Interactive has now confirmed a delay, pushing the Switch 2 version all the way into 2027.

In a statement today, IO said: “We know many of you have been looking forward to experiencing Bond’s reimagined origin story on Nintendo Switch 2, and we greatly appreciate your enthusiasm. To ensure we deliver the quality of experience players expect, we have made the decision to delay the release to March 2027, with the exact date to be communicated later. This additional time will go toward polishing the Nintendo Switch 2 performance of the game.”

This lines up with what we’ve been hearing for months. Retail listings in Japan previously pointed to a September date, and sources familiar with the project indicated that IO was still working through performance challenges on Nintendo’s new hardware. The studio has already shipped the game on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5, where it launched to extremely positive reviews earlier this year.

IO says it will share the exact March 2027 date closer to launch.

While it is going to take a little longer to land on the Switch 2, owners of the system will be pleased when 007 First Light does land. The game launched to extremely positive reviews earlier this year and as someone who plays a lot of new releases each year, First Light stands out as one of the best titles of 2026.

KitGuru Says: A longer wait isn’t ideal, but if the Switch 2 version needs more time, it’s better to take it. 

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