007 First Light delayed on Switch 2
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light will still arrive on May 27 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, but the Switch 2 version has been pushed to later this summer — a platform‑specific delay rather than a full game slip. (Coverage on April 8 made clear the delay affects only the Switch 2 port.) (shacknews.com)
Nintendo Switch 2 is the only place 007 First Light just slipped. IO Interactive said the James Bond game still launches on May 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and personal computer, while the Switch 2 version now lands “later this summer.” (ign.com) That wording matters because this is not a full-game delay. It is one port missing the day-and-date launch while the other three versions keep the same release date. (eurogamer.net) 007 First Light is IO Interactive’s original James Bond story, not an adaptation of a film. The studio says players follow a young Bond in MI6 training before he earns full Double 0 status. (ioi.dk) IO Interactive is the Danish team behind the Hitman series, which is built around large stealth sandboxes, disguises, and social infiltration. That pedigree is why this Bond project has been watched so closely since the studio announced “Project 007” back in 2020 and formally revealed First Light in June 2025. (ioi.dk) This is also the second schedule change the game has taken. First Light had been set for March 27, 2026 before IO Interactive moved the full release to May 27 earlier this year. (shacknews.com) (gamespot.com) Nintendo’s own store pages show why the Switch 2 delay stands out. The Australian Nintendo page lists the game for Switch 2 as “TBD,” while the United Kingdom page still markets the same Bond adventure for the new system without a firm summer date. (nintendo.com 1) (nintendo.com 2) A platform-specific slip this close to launch usually means the game itself is content-complete enough to ship, but one version still needs work on performance, certification, or platform-specific features. IO Interactive has not publicly given a reason for the Switch 2 delay, so that part is still inference rather than a confirmed explanation. (ign.com) (gamespot.com) The practical result is simple: if you planned to play First Light on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or personal computer, nothing changed on April 8. If you planned to play it on Switch 2, you are now waiting at least a few more weeks past May 27. (eurogamer.net) (ign.com)
