IO Interactive has once again delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light to March 2027. Initially, it would have released the game in Summer 2026.
In a message, IOI outlines the delay:
Today we would like to provide an update on the Nintendo Switch 2 release of 007 First Light.
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.
We were thrilled by the positive feedback on 007 First Light at gamescom, and it’s a great sign of the progress being made across the whole game as we head toward launch. The same demo will be playable at Tokyo Game Show this week, so please join us there if you would like a hands-on experience.
We will share further updates as soon as we are ready. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support.
007 First Light is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Final Weapon reviewed First Light, giving it a 4/5. We described it as a “grand return for James Bond in the world of video games” In addition, the game has sold over 4 million copies since its release in May 2026. More updates to the game will release in the coming months.
