Overview
- IO Interactive confirmed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 that the Nintendo Switch 2 release has been moved to March 2027 to allow more time for performance tuning.
- The game launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 27, 2026, and the Switch 2 edition has been pushed back several times since its originally planned simultaneous release.
- Studio representatives pointed to positive hands-on feedback from a Switch 2 demo shown at Gamescom and said the same demo will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show as work continues.
- 007 First Light has been a commercial success, selling more than four million copies on other platforms by August 2026, which raises expectations for a high-quality Switch 2 port.
- IO Interactive said the delay reflects technical limits of the less powerful Switch 2 hardware and the demands of its Glacier engine, and the company will share a specific March date and further updates when ready.