Particle.news

IO Interactive Pushes 007 First Light’s Switch 2 Release to Late Summer

The studio says the Switch 2 build needs extra polish to avoid a weak launch.

Overview

  • IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak said Tuesday that the Nintendo Switch 2 version is running but needs more time, with a target of late summer.
  • The PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC editions remain scheduled for May 27, confirming a staggered rollout across platforms.
  • Abrak pledged to do everything to deliver a strong Switch 2 release and rejected fears of a Borderlands 4–style disappearance on the platform.
  • IOI’s recent Switch 2 release of Hitman: World of Assassination saw unstable frame rates until a patch added a locked 30fps mode.
  • Abrak called Switch 2 an important market with steady sales, and the delay adds to recent third‑party struggles on the hardware such as Borderlands 4’s paused release.