007 First Light is finally coming to Nintendo Switch 2 next year — 'The development team will use the coming months to continue refining the game's optimisation'

October 15, 2026 at 05:15 PM

007 First Light will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027 The edition was originally scheduled to launch this year but was delayed IO Interactive says it will continue "refining the game's optimisation and performance" in the lead-up to the game's release IO Interactive has finally announce

<![CDATA[ <article> <ul><li>007 First Light will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027</li><li>The edition was originally scheduled to launch this year but was delayed</li><li>IO Interactive says it will continue "refining the game's optimisation and performance" in the lead-up to the game's release</li></ul>IO Interactive has finally announced that <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/007-first-light-review">007 First Light</a> will launch on <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-review">Nintendo Switch 2</a> on March 18, 2027.The release date is much later than initially promised — <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-nintendo-switch-2-version-of-007-first-light-has-been-delayed-until-later-this-summer">IOI originally said the Switch 2 edition would arrive this year</a> after the game's PS5, Xbox, and PC launch in May — however, it's now said that the delay allowed the team extra time to address performance issues and that it will continue to improve optimisation in the following months."Since announcing additional development time to ensure the quality of experience players expect, IO Interactive has brought hands-on builds of 007 First Light to both Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show, where players and press had their first opportunity to experience Bond's world running on Nintendo's hardware," IOI said in a <a href="https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame/news/2026/007-first-light-switch-2-date-confirmed" target="_blank">statement</a>."Player response from both events has been positive, reflecting the progress being made across the game as development continues toward launch."The studio added that "the development team will use the coming months to continue refining the game's optimisation and performance on Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring it meets the standard players expect at launch."<div class="youtube-video" data-nosnippet ><div class="video-aspect-box"><iframe data-lazy-priority="high" data-lazy-src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ONqZeuZtbVE" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>On top of a Switch 2 release date and a new gameplay trailer running on the hardware, the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition is now available for pre-order for $69.99 / £69.99. The Deluxe Edition offers the Gleaming Lighter, Gleaming Earphones, Gleaming Dart Gun, and Gleaming Pen gadgets, plus four additional outfits, including the Day of the Dead, the Desert Explorer, the Silent Anchor, and the Gentleman Operator. In addition, the 007 First Light - Special Edition on Switch 2 is also available exclusively at <a href="http://amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, giving players access to the Classic Tuxedo.Anyone who pre-orders the game on Switch 2 will also receive early access to the GoldenEye Suit at launch.IOI released <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/007-first-lights-first-free-dlc-brings-over-700-fixes-and-improvements-alongside-new-game-plus-photo-mode-and-more-playable-content">007 First Light's first major free downloadable content (DLC) earlier this month</a>, which included New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and a brand-new "00" difficulty level, among other activities. </article> ]]>